Forensic Technician II - Sheriff - Operations

Job Description:

Forensic Technician II - Sheriff - Operations

Description

Description

The Forensic Technician II performs technical investigative work for the assigned Department. Work involves examining physical evidence, such as fingerprints and firearm ballistics, to develop facts pertinent to criminal investigations. Employee is also responsible for reconstructing crime scenes, photographing evidence, preparing court exhibits, and providing testimony. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work.

Examples of Duties

Performs a variety of complex, independent laboratory tests; analyses, classifications, comparisons, and identifications of all types of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in latent fingerprint examination.

Examines and evaluates evidence and determines techniques and procedures to be used in the development of latent prints on diverse items of physical evidence by using physical, chemical, and optical or any combination of techniques appropriate to the substance being examined.

Receives custody of evidence which includes organizing, cataloging, and maintaining related records.

Submits evidence for laboratory analysis.

Processes evidence for fingerprints.

Transfers evidence to court and labs as necessary.

Assists in processing crime scenes which includes collecting and preserving physical evidence and photographing crime scenes.

Prepares detailed investigation reports; assembles and organizes statements and evidence for presentation in court.

Attends court proceeding and presents evidence and testimony.

Cooperates with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in investigations and arrests.

Responds to and documents crime scenes through photography, sketches, and other forms of evidence collection.

Provides expert testimony to the court as needed.

Performs evidence entry, evaluation, maintenance, and protection; destroys evidence as necessary.

Evaluates and matches fingerprints in the crime scene investigation process.

Ensures that laboratory evidence is fully stocked and in order.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and a minimum five years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Texas required. Position may require other advanced licenses and certifications.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Supplemental Information

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INTERNAL POSTING ONLY - ONLY CURRENT DENTON COUNTY EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY.

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$85,374.00 - $99,034.00 Annually