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The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Forensic Technician to perform difficult technical work in the processing/investigation of crime scenes; processing may involve detailed documentation of bloodstain patterns and shooting incidents. Perform laboratory processing and documentation of evidence for fingerprints, biological/DNA evidence, hairs and fibers, and other evidence relating to the crime being investigated. Complete detailed and accurate reports and testify in a court of law regarding results of crime scene investigations, evidence processing and reports completed. Testimony is often significant in court proceedings. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.
- Respond to various types of crime and accident scenes; record detailed and accurate physical description of the scene; search for, collect and preserve evidence; photograph the scene and evidence; document evidence and scene, process as required.
- Examine surfaces and process for latent prints and other latent traces of evidence including hair, blood, paint, tool marks, and other items; conduct presumptive test for blood and other evidence.
- Photograph persons arrested for crimes, decedents and other persons involved in criminal investigations.
- Maintain all crime scene and evidence processing tools, equipment and supplies; maintain log inventory, assignments, and production and work sheets as required.
- Obtain an account of events from relevant parties; effectively communicate with police officers, detectives, and forensic technician(s) regarding actions taken on scenes.
- Complete requests for forensic services in reference to examining, analyzing, evaluating, and processing physical evidence gathered at crime scenes, to include vehicles. Photograph and document related information; prepare detailed and accurate reports of crime scene findings. Appropriately forward results for review.
- Package, label and seal items to preserve for further scientific examination; ensure chain of custody for evidence is maintained.
- Establish, maintain, and update a variety of databases, files and records relating to reports, evidence collection and preservation.
- Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies regarding forensic mutual aid/assistance requests; attend meetings, conferences and seminars.
- Prepare evidence for court presentations; testify in court as required.
Experience
For a complete job description, click here. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
No experience needed. One-year experience as a crime scene investigator with a law enforcement agency or similar employment is preferred.
Education
Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Natural/Forensic Science, or a related field or four semesters as a full-time student, with a minimum of forty-eight (48) credit hours completed, from an accredited college or university with the successful completion of a full twelve (12) week internship with the Fayetteville Police Department. Additional coursework in forensic science, crime scene and evidence, and crime scene photography is desirable.
Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.
Preferred
International Association for Identification (IAI) and Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Certification.
Special Requirements
- This position is subject to pre-employment polygraph and/or CVSA testing.
- Must be at least twenty (20) years and six (6) months of age by closing date of the job positing.
SBI/Fingerprinting Criminal History Record Check Requirement: To comply with Sessions Law 2025-16, applicants offered a position with the City may be subject to a criminal history record check of State and National Repositories of Criminal Histories conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26. The City may consider the results of these criminal history record checks in its hiring decisions.
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation, driving history check and polygraph and/or CVSA to be conducted by the Police Department.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
