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Crime Scene Analyst
Job Location:
Job Location:
Golden, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 33 - 50
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Crime Scene Analyst (SO) is responsible for processing investigating and reconstructing events at crime scenes including the documentation collection and preservation of evidence. Work involves scene and laboratory examination of physical evidence frequent interactions with investigators providing a variety of reports preparing court exhibits and providing expert testimony. Responsible for instructing and facilitating training of law enforcement personnel and community groups in crime scene and forensic related work.
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
07/24/26Division:
Sheriff Criminal Investigations DivisionManagement Level:
Individual ContributorScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.Description:
Salary Ranges from $33.71 to $50.55 per hour
Please Apply By: July 24 2026
100% DRUGFREE WORKPLACE:
Jefferson County Sheriffs Office may require sworn and non-sworn sheriffs office employees to submit to periodic random and unannounceddrugtesting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination intimidation physical harm and harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation genetic information hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.
- Respondsto and processescrime scenesincludingphoto videoand sketch documentation of the crime scene; search and identification of evidence; collection and preservation of evidence; use of specialized forensic techniques on scenewhich may includelatent print processing biological and chemical testing trace evidence collection 3D imaging trajectory evaluation bloodstain analysis tire and footwear analysisandcrime scene reconstruction.
- Conducts ancillary duties to crime scene response which may involve persons processing to include attending autopsies processing vehicles responding to hospitals vehicle impounds and the jail for evidence collection and further laboratory examination of evidence.
- Works with digital media to complete photo video and mobile device requests includingJefferson County Sheriffs Office (JCSO) digital archive maintenance video recovery mobile device data extraction photographic prints CDs DVDs and other specialized photo requests.
- Generateswritten technical reports of all examinations and analyses performedand conducts technical reviews of reports written by other members of the crime scene unit.
- Meetswith court personnel providing expert testimony and presentation in legal that all required court information is available. Obtain out-of-state court case information as necessary.
- Participates in the maintenance of all areas vehicles equipment supplies and policies associated with the crime scene unit.
- Participates in professional development opportunities for the individual and the crime scene until which may include frequent in-house training attending training conferences and seminars professional memberships certifications and accreditation and the research and development of new crime scene techniques.
- TrainsJCSO personnelother agency personneland academy personnelin all areas of crime scene processing and evidence examination. Participates in community education when possible.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours. Will be on a rotational on-call schedule with other Crime Scene Analysts in the unit.
- May be required to work overtime and on occasion may be asked to respond to investigations while off duty and not on-call.
- Work involves all types of working conditions and there is potential for exposure to a multitude of hazards.
- Must complete the JCSO Crime Scene Unit training program and demonstrate competency in the required knowledge skills and abilities within 1 year of date of hire. A modified training program may be substituted based on the individuals experience and demonstration of competency. Must maintain proficiency through annual evaluation.
Preferred
- Active certification in crime scene or other forensic discipline through a recognized forensic organization.
- Bachelors degree with crime scene and science related courses.
- 3 years of experience in forensic laboratory and/or crime scene experience.
- Formal training in crime scene processing student instruction and digital evidence to include cell phone extraction and analysis.
Education:
Bachelors DegreeExperience:
Work Experience: Minimum one yearCertifications:
Languages:
Category:
Enforcement & Protective ServicesRequired Experience:
IC
