BCSO Crime Scene Investigator
BCSO Crime Scene Investigator
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Job Description
Purpose of the position: The primary purpose of this position is to perform specialized law enforcement work in the investigation of crime scenes to gather and analyze evidence for the Sheriffs Office.
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Intelligence Compute
Minimum Education Training and/or Experience:Associates Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Intelligence Computer Science or other related field and two (2) years of experience in law enforcement forensics or crime scene analysis; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above; Must be 21 years of age.
License or Certification by Statute or Regulation: Valid NC drivers license
Essential Functions of the position:
Perform a detailed search and analysis of crime scenes using various technical procedures including but not limited to photography fingerprint detection/identification casting of footprints and other criminal investigative procedures.
Perform detailed technological analysis of computers cell phones and other electronic devices to gather evidence.
Responsible for control of the handling storage and shipment of evidence.
Work closely with investigators deputy sheriffs other law enforcement agencies and the general public.
Assemble and organize statements/evidence for presentation in court; attend court to present evidence/testimony.
Handle store and ship evidence to insure that the chain of custody is maintained.
View/photograph autopsies of homicides and suspicious suicides.
Coordinate all aspects of the sale of evidence.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Knowledge of modern crime scene investigative practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of federal state and local laws relative to gathering analyzing and storing evidence.
- Knowledge of the standard practices materials techniques and equipment associated with the crime scene investigations.
- Skills in the use of computers cameras fingerprint kits and various other equipment used in gathering and analyzing crime scene evidence.
- Ability to use sound judgment in situations and to adopt quick effective courses of action.
- Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to present court testimony effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture one that fully engages all of our employees honoring and building on each employees unique experiences opinions and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race natural hair or hairstyles ethnicity creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin or ancestry marital or familial status pregnancy veteran status religious belief or non-belief age or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment hiring assignment promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
Employment Type
Full-Time
