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Job Summary
Conducts investigations, collects, processes and preserves evidence involved in a crime investigation and administers beath alcohol tests to determine whether a person is intoxicated.
Job Description
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Overview
The Crime Technician conducts investigations, collects, processes and preserves evidence involved in a crime investigation and administers breath alcohol tests to determine whether a person is intoxicated.
Essential Functions
1 Administers the breath alcohol test to determine whether a person is intoxicated, assists with blood draws, and gathers other evidentiary samples; operates video equipment to video persons arrested for driving while intoxicated for court purposes.
2 Receives and processes information from the Crime Stoppers Hot Line according to established guidelines and procedures; completes criminal history checks and performs other crime research and investigation; intakes evidence and other pertinent property from officers, citizens, and other parties.
3 Fingerprints applicants, suspects, and victims; classifies and processes fingerprint cards; interprets and inputs fingerprint card information into the AFIS database computer files according to guidelines.
4 Collects, processes, and preserves physical evidence involved in a property crime; administers presumptive field testing for drug abuse and ensures all kits and testing equipment is available.
5 Responds to telephone inquiries in order to provide information pertaining to Police procedures; assists detectives/police officers in using city and county computers to access information.
6 Distributes arrest reports and all release change to magistrate and judge for approval.
7 Appears in county court for testimony related to the trials.
8 Manages, maintains, and purges inventory of evidence and items per relative codes, regulations, and standards; prepares items for final disposition ensures documentation and accurate management.
9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of evidence and property management and inventory procedures.
2 Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding evidence and crime data management.
3 Knowledge police testing procedures and fingerprinting.
4 Knowledge of warehousing practices and procedures.
5 Ability to administer alcohol testing and other related tests.
6 Ability to create records of all property within the guidelines established by State law and department rules and Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
7 Ability to accurately enter data on a computer.
8 Ability to operated radio and computer terminal.
9 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) years of law enforcement or investigative support experience with a municipal, county, state, or federal regulatory agency.
EQUIVALENCIES:
- An associate degree in a criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, social science, or physical science field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, social science, or physical science field will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE :
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must pass extensive background investigation.
- Must pass polygraph and drug screening.
- No FELONY convictions
- No CLASS A or B MISDEMEANOR convictions.
- No FAMILY VIOLENCE convictions.
- Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY , CLASS A or B Misdemeanor .
- Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Some positions are subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call-out.
PREFERENCES:
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Basic PC skills.
- Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
Salary Range
$44,720.00 - $47,652.80
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.