Crime Scene Unit Intern

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

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• Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains issued equipment and follows safety protocols at crime scenes
• Responsible for the proper use maintenance necessary replacement and security of all personally issued and shared equipment and keeps the equipment in operational readiness.
• Responsible for the proper documentation routing and dissemination of all messages and information as received.
• Works with decomposing corpses body fluids contagious diseases hazardous materials heavy objects standard and unique equipment and tools
• Must have the ability to process crime scenes any time of the day and in all types of weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Observe current CMPD Crime Scene Technicians fulfill the following Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Combine Science Technology and expertise to analyze/investigate all property crime types violent and complex crime scenes in a systematic and legal manner with the goal of the identification documentation collection and preservation of physical evidence.
  • Document crime scenes/evidence through basic advanced/manual (ALS and Bluestar) macro and 1:1 examination quality photography techniques.
  • Complete hand drawn sketches/diagrams.
  • Prepare detailed and accurate crime scene reports which will be utilized by officers/detectives to assist with Criminal Investigations and in court testimony.
  • Latent Print Processing Evaluates and processes scenes and diverse items and surfaces for latent fingerprints/shoeprints or other types of pattern evidence.
  • Analyze the scene to identify process and collect touch DNA blood evidence seminal or other biological fluid evidence. Uses specialized equipment and procedures to determine the presence of blood seminal fluids/body fluids hair fibers gunshot residue and other trace evidence and materials.
  • Prepare and packages evidence maintaining its integrity and chain of custody for storage and further processing by the Crime Lab.
  • Process living victims witnesses and suspects to document injuries/lack of injuries and identify document and collect any relevant evidence found.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors degree in forensic science or related field
• Maintain minimum GPA requirement of 2.5

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses scientific proficiency in multiple disciplines mathematics biology chemistry and physics.
• Keen observational skills and an eye for minute detail
• Ability to develop knowledge of principles methods equipment and current techniques used in crime scene investigations and forensics.
• Ability to develop knowledge of investigative and laboratory techniques.
• Ability to develop thorough knowledge of evidence chain of custody procedures and requirements Knowledge of laws legal codes court procedures precedents government regulations and agency practices and procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative and consistently use independent sound judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive and unique situations determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented setting priorities maintaining standards and resolving problems.
• Ability to work in often stressful fast-paced environment. Ability to cope maintain composure and work effectively when dealing with difficult and traumatic scenes.
• Superior organizational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task and work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be adaptable and innovative with problem solving and general crime scene processing.
• Possesses Analytical sensibilities excellent critical thinking skills active listening/active learning abilities Ability to follow oral and written procedures and policies.
• Ability to read and comprehend authoritative directives laws and ordinances.

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Positions in this class typically require grasping stooping squatting kneeling crouching reaching pushing talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Some crouching stooping squatting kneeling crawling reaching twisting turning bending climbing pushing pulling when in the performance of daily activities.
• The nature of the work requires incumbents to use ladders and be able to climb steps stairs and ladders while carrying necessary equipment.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and excellent hand/eye coordination.

Sensory Requirements:

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual audio and other sensory modalities) for proofreading data entry tabulating data.
• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises which in return could result in some level of stress fatigue or strain.
• Comprehend written information in work-related documents.
• Ability to hear understand and distinguish speech.

Working Conditions:

• All types of Indoor and outdoor environments.
• Works under unfavorable conditions including exposure to extreme heat or cold rain humidity other harsh weather conditions unpleasant odors inadequate or no lighting loud noises and vibrations.
• May require work in confined and precarious places with movement restrictions heights unstable footing roof tops streams/ponds and other various terrains.
• Frequent exposure to blood borne pathogens chemicals allergenic substances narcotics mold fumes of decomposing human remains and other health hazards.
• Regularly handles and packages biohazardous fluids and materials.
• Diligent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to limit exposure to bloodborne pathogens is required.
• Exposure to disruptive people or a threatening environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.