Crime Scene/Evidence Specialist I/II

We are currently recruiting for qualified applicants for a Crime Scene Evidence Specialist I or II. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

• Location, location, location – Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions. • Paid time off – Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year. • Great benefits – The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement ( check it out )!

Under the direction of the Crime Scene/Evidence Specialist Supervisor, provides crime scene processing and evidence collection. Conducts forensic examination of evidence recovered from crime scenes including fingerprints, photographs, and other physical evidence. Oversees daily operations in evidence room and lab area. Secures, stores, and disposes of seized evidence and property according to federal, state and department procedures.

Takes photographs at crime scenes, traffic accidents, and other police related incidents, using a variety of photographic equipment. Maintains files of photographic evidence, and crime scenes.

Locates, develops, photographs, and lifts latent fingerprints at crime scenes and from evidence collected and brought to the police department for chemical processing.

Collects inked fingerprints of individuals for comparison, elimination, and identity verification and submits to county or state crime lab for analysis.

Prepares court exhibits using a variety of photographic equipment, for cases involving criminal activities.

Provides testimony in court on matters pertaining to evidence handling and crime scene investigation techniques and processes.

Ensures office, processing, and photographic equipment are in good working order. Also ensures work areas and crime scene vehicles are kept clean.

Responsible for security and integrity of evidence vault and evidence lab. Ensures that departmental policies and procedures are adhered to in all aspects of the daily operation of the evidence room/lab area. Follows strict departmental procedures on evidence storage and disposition. Preserves the critical chain of custody.