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Duties

• Works a forty (40) hour work week in addition to scheduled, rotating on call duty
• On call duty consists of being readily available by phone at all times to respond to calls for service
• In addition to on call duty, CSI is expected to respond to emergency calls when additional help is needed
• Is expected to respond to calls for service in a timely manner, as good judgement and safety allows
• Responds to and oversees a variety of complex crime scene calls, including but not limited to homicides, unattended deaths, suicides, fatality accidents, robberies, kidnappings, and property crimes
• Photographs scenes, collects, processes and properly packages evidence identified, and is aware of proper packaging material and procedure
• Establishes and maintains detailed record of chain of custody
• Establishes a permanent, detailed record describing the crime scene and processes performed in the laboratory by writing detailed reports, preparing accurate sketches and diagrams, and by applying professional photographic techniques
• Reconstructs events as they happened just prior to, during, and shortly following the commission of a crime in order to determine the sequence of events and ascertain the type and location of evidence
• Gives advice and direction to officers and detectives in crime scene, forensic, and evidentiary matters
• Processes evidence in the laboratory and maintains lab equipment and supplies in a state of readiness
• Examines latent prints recovered by officers and crime scene investigators for sufficient ridge detail
• Performs latent print comparisons to exact potential identifications to known individuals
• Fingerprints individuals, for identification, comparison, and exclusionary purposes
• Files and searches rolled fingerprint cards
• Gives expert testimony in criminal court cases. This testimony must not only follow the rules of evidence but must also be able to explain, in layman’s terms, to a jury the significance of the evidence as it relates to scientific proof.
• Operates Midland Police Department computer, record keeping programs, and AFIS terminal
• Mixes chemicals for lab and crime scene use using prescribed PPE and safety measures
• Assists criminal justice officials in preparing criminal cases, in person and by providing reports, diagrams, photographs, etc
• Frequently interacts on a professional basis with law enforcement officials at all levels, state and federal prosecutors, medical examiners, and state laboratory personnel in person or by telephone
• Attends briefings, conferences, and evidence reviews with detectives and/or attorneys
• Works efficiently under stress and uses good judgment in emergency/high stress situations
• Assists other employees in conducting assigned duties and responsibilities as necessary
• Provides training in crime scene search, preservation, and evidence collection to patrol officers
• Stays abreast of new discoveries, procedures, theories, and technological advancements in the field of forensic science by attending conferences, seminars, and continuing education/training courses, and by reading textbooks, scientific reports, and professional journals
• Maintains workspace, laboratory, city issued vehicle, and on call CSI van in clean, stocked, and organized condition
• Must maintain physical fitness to perform job duties.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Administrative Directives of both the City of Midland and the Police Department
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; interprets and applies as necessary
• Knowledge of technical aspects of law enforcement including investigation, identification, records management, and care and custody of property
• Knowledge of geography of the city and the surrounding vicinity
• Knowledge of law enforcement and criminal justice system principles
• Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both oral and written
• Skill to plan, organize, and manage time effectively
• Works independently in the absence of supervision
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and syntax
• Knowledge of safety procedures in relation to chemicals in use in the Crime Scene lab and communicable diseases
• Associate's degree or 65 college hours
• Must be a resident of Midland County at the time of employment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class 'C' driver's license
• No felony convictions, history of criminal or improper conduct, or poor driving record which may affect suitability for law enforcement work
• If prior military service, must have an honorable discharge
• Must be proficient in both spoken and written English

Conditions for Continued Employment

• Must obtain Certified Crime Scene Investigator status under the International Association for Identification certification program
• Must obtain AFIS certification to operate terminal independently
• Must meet or exceed job performance expectations and substantially meet all standards of performance under broad banding plan
• Must maintain necessary physical condition to carry out all essential job functions
• Must maintain a valid Texas Class 'C' driver's license

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