Criminalist I - Denver Police Department
About The Position
About Our Job The Denver Crime Laboratory actively works to aid the Denver Police Department in solving crime. The Forensics and Evidence Division employs a variety of highly trained personnel to assist in the investigation of criminal acts and make Denver a safer place to live. The Denver Police Crime Scene Unit investigates criminal cases ranging from property crimes to crimes against persons within the City and County of Denver. Each year the unit responds to over four thousand crime scenes. This is a nightshift position. The incumbent must be able to work weekends and holidays. This is a seniority based position Job responsibilities include:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- One (1) year of experience in crime scene processing and/or an internship with a forensic laboratory or criminal justice organization.
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
- By position, ability to obtain IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator, Level 1 certification within two years of employment.
- By position, ability to complete LEVA Levels 1-4 training within 4 years of employment.
- It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division Form for Consent for Collection of a DNA Sample be completed at the time of hire.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years' experience in a similar working environment (large agency)
- Flexibility
- Ability to perform shift work, which includes night shift, weekends and holidays
- Ability to effectively deal with difficult scenes/situations
- Ability to adapt to changes
- Team mentality
- Customer service mentality
Responsibilities
- Identify, collect, preserve, and package biological evidence, friction ridge evidence, impression evidence, and other physical evidence according to established standards and existing standard operating procedures
- Documents crime scenes using various forensic techniques and processes including digital photography, digital video, laser scanning, and diagramming software
- Prepares technical departmental reports
- Maintains proper chain of custody on evidence and proper packaging to preserve and prevent contamination
- Testifies in court regarding the details of their involvement with crime scene processing
- Assists with training of Criminalist I’s and Crime Scene Technicians
- Resolves problems encountered during daily operations
- Performs work following ISO 17025 standards, including standard operating procedures and quality assurance manual guidelines
- Performs other related duties as assigned by direct Supervisors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
