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Location : Burlington, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00042
Department: Police
Opening Date: 04/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
This is a professional non-sworn position within the Evidence Section. A Crime Scene Investigator assists police officers assigned to the investigation of criminal cases. The employee in this position is responsible for executing competent forensic processing during calls for service. Often these calls develop into complex investigations involving high profile matters and sensitive information. The open position is primarily a 2nd shift position, but will require flexibility based on the need of the unit during critical incidents. This position also requires to be a part of an on call schedule.
An employee in this class is responsible for assessing scene conditions to determine the scope of the investigation as well as Crime Scene processing actions needed. They gather physical evidence and ensure the integrity of the evidence, prepare detailed investigative and supplemental case reports and communicate with follow-up investigators regarding observations and processing actions. The Crime Scene Investigator provides court presentations and testimony as an expert witness on Crime Scene investigations. Work involves thorough documentation of the scene and actions taken, collection and preservation of physical evidence found at Crime Scenes and examination and analysis of this evidence. This employee must be able to work without constant/direct supervision and communicate professionally both verbally and in writing. This individual must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions, heights, different terrain, and work with bloodborne pathogens as well as hazardous materials. This employee works under the immediate supervision of the Police Evidence Section Supervisor and is evaluated for proper handling of evidence and proper processing and documentation of Crime Scenes. This work can involve public contact, which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness and is performed in accordance with department policy and state and federal law. Work is checked by observation of work, follow-up of work, and final results of work. This employee must have a valid North Carolina driver's license at the time of employment, and maintain a reliable means of contact (i.e., home or cellular telephone). This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Examples of Duties
Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical duties include but are not limited to; walking, standing, bending, stooping, operating a motor vehicle, carrying up to 40 pounds, reaching, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. The employee regularly operates a variety of machinery and equipment, including vehicles, telephones, computers, calculators, copiers, etc. Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and completing reports, accounting, transcription, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading. Lastly, this individual must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions, heights, different terrain and work with bloodborne pathogens as well as hazardous materials. Working conditions include inside and outside environmental conditions. This position will involve a shift rotation and on-call status.
Special Requirement
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Inclement Weather Classification: Nonessential
Benefits for full-time employees of the City of Burlington (with the exception of full-time sworn police officers) are as follows:
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
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Crime Scene Investigators are required to work rotating shifts. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
03
Crime Scene Investigators will be assigned to work 2nd or 3rd shifts. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
04
Crime Scene Investigators will be on-call to respond in the middle of the night to investigate Crime Scenes. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
05
Crime Scene Investigators will routinely work in private homes, businesses, and the Police Department with hazardous materials (blood, body fluids, and controlled substances) while wearing personal protective equipment. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
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Describe your experience processing Crime Scenes.
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Describe any experience you have with responding to or working during traumatic incidents.
08
Describe your experience working independently in a stressful environment while following agency/employer policies and procedures.
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Did you graduate high school?
10
If you answered yes to question 9, what type of high school diploma did you receive?
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Are you a college graduate?
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Do you drink alcoholic beverages?
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If you answered yes to question 12, how often do you drink alcoholic beverages?
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Have you ever been arrested or cited for a DWI/DUI?
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If you answered yes to question 14, how long ago were you arrested or cited for DWI/DUI?
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Have you ever used marijuana?
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If you answered yes to question 16, please provide the month and year that you last used marijuana. If you have never used marijuana, please type "N/A".
18
Have you ever used any illegal drugs including, but not limited to, opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, etc.?
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If you answered yes to question 18, please provide the month and year that you last used illegal drugs. If you have never used illegal drugs, please type "N/A".
20
Have you ever used prescription drugs other than those prescribed to you by a physician?
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If you answered yes to question 20, please list the month and year that you last used prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you. If you have never used prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you, please type "N/A".
22
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
23
If you answered yes to question 22, please provide the nature and date of the conviction. If you have never been convicted of a felony please type "N/A".
24
Have you ever been under internal investigation with another agency?
25
If you answered yes to question 24, please provide the name of the agency, the circumstances surrounding the investigation and the month and year of investigation.If you have never been under internal investigation with another agency please type "N/A".
26
Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from any position because of criminal conduct, personal misconduct, rules violation, or other reason?
27
If you answered yes to question 26, please explain the cirumstances. if you have never been discharged or asked to resign from any position because of criminal or personal misconduct or rules violation, please tup "N/A"
28
Have you ever been disciplined for any reason by your present or past employer? If yes, please explain. If no, please write N/A in the box below.
29
Are you eligible for rehire by your previous employer?
30
If referred by a Burlington Police Department or City of Burlington employee, please provide that employee's name.
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Location : Burlington, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00042
Department: Police
Opening Date: 04/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
This is a professional non-sworn position within the Evidence Section. A Crime Scene Investigator assists police officers assigned to the investigation of criminal cases. The employee in this position is responsible for executing competent forensic processing during calls for service. Often these calls develop into complex investigations involving high profile matters and sensitive information. The open position is primarily a 2nd shift position, but will require flexibility based on the need of the unit during critical incidents. This position also requires to be a part of an on call schedule.
An employee in this class is responsible for assessing scene conditions to determine the scope of the investigation as well as Crime Scene processing actions needed. They gather physical evidence and ensure the integrity of the evidence, prepare detailed investigative and supplemental case reports and communicate with follow-up investigators regarding observations and processing actions. The Crime Scene Investigator provides court presentations and testimony as an expert witness on Crime Scene investigations. Work involves thorough documentation of the scene and actions taken, collection and preservation of physical evidence found at Crime Scenes and examination and analysis of this evidence. This employee must be able to work without constant/direct supervision and communicate professionally both verbally and in writing. This individual must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions, heights, different terrain, and work with bloodborne pathogens as well as hazardous materials. This employee works under the immediate supervision of the Police Evidence Section Supervisor and is evaluated for proper handling of evidence and proper processing and documentation of Crime Scenes. This work can involve public contact, which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness and is performed in accordance with department policy and state and federal law. Work is checked by observation of work, follow-up of work, and final results of work. This employee must have a valid North Carolina driver's license at the time of employment, and maintain a reliable means of contact (i.e., home or cellular telephone). This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Examples of Duties
- Assists Patrol Division in processing and photographing Crime Scenes and traffic accidents, processing major Crime Scenes.
- Search and recovery of latent fingerprints, palm prints, trace evidence, DNA, and other physical evidence
- Preparing preliminary and supplemental reports referencing Crime Scene processing completed and investigative measures taken, to complete thorough and detailed documentation of the scene
- Crime scene sketches
- Preparing casts and collecting and preserving evidence from the Crime Scene to prepare evidence for submission to the Lab for examination
- Entering property into RMS and the FileOnQ evidence vouchering system
- Packaging, preserving, and storing evidence and maintaining chain of custody
- With proper training, the ability to analyze and comparing latent prints recovered from Crime Scenes and submit them into the SPEX /local AFIS database system
- With proper training, the ability to analyze and submit shell casings into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
- Attends line-up to exchange needed information related to the Crime Scene unit
- Provide training in-house or at special events related to Crime Scene processing
- Performs related duties as required
Qualifications
- General knowledge of police department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- General knowledge of the City Code and NC General Statutes
- General knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a property and evidence program.
- General knowledge of methods, procedures, principles, practices, and terminology used, property and evidence handling, recording, preservation, storage, and release
- General knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications
- Maintain all protocols in the chain of custody
- Ability to receive, process, and document various evidence and property
- Ability to operate a digital camera and other equipment used at Crime Scenes
- Ability to train and operate the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
- Ability to communicate with citizens and police officers in a courteous, firm, and tactful manner
- Ability to identify details, such as fingerprints and Crime Scene evidence
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally with excellent customer service
- Ability to listen and have strong written and oral communication skills
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED Equivalency and work experience in police work, laboratory work, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications: - Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
- Two years or more of Crime Scene Investigator experience
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical duties include but are not limited to; walking, standing, bending, stooping, operating a motor vehicle, carrying up to 40 pounds, reaching, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. The employee regularly operates a variety of machinery and equipment, including vehicles, telephones, computers, calculators, copiers, etc. Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and completing reports, accounting, transcription, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading. Lastly, this individual must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions, heights, different terrain and work with bloodborne pathogens as well as hazardous materials. Working conditions include inside and outside environmental conditions. This position will involve a shift rotation and on-call status.
Special Requirement
- Valid Driver's License
- Prior experience with Microsoft Windows Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Inclement Weather Classification: Nonessential
Benefits for full-time employees of the City of Burlington (with the exception of full-time sworn police officers) are as follows:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays for New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Enrollment in the Local Government branch of the North Carolina State Retirement System
- Enrollment in Prudential 401k
- Health and dental insurance coverage for employee and children; spouses may be added to the policy if they are not offered coverage at their own place of employment
- Voluntary enrollment in a Flexible Spending Plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Other voluntary insurances and deferred compensation plans
01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree.
- No, I do not understand and agree.
02
Crime Scene Investigators are required to work rotating shifts. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
- Yes
- No
03
Crime Scene Investigators will be assigned to work 2nd or 3rd shifts. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
- Yes
- No
04
Crime Scene Investigators will be on-call to respond in the middle of the night to investigate Crime Scenes. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
- Yes
- No
05
Crime Scene Investigators will routinely work in private homes, businesses, and the Police Department with hazardous materials (blood, body fluids, and controlled substances) while wearing personal protective equipment. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
- Yes
- No
06
Describe your experience processing Crime Scenes.
07
Describe any experience you have with responding to or working during traumatic incidents.
08
Describe your experience working independently in a stressful environment while following agency/employer policies and procedures.
09
Did you graduate high school?
- Yes
- No
10
If you answered yes to question 9, what type of high school diploma did you receive?
- High School Diploma
- GED
- Home School
- Correspondence
- I did not graduate high
11
Are you a college graduate?
- Yes
- No
12
Do you drink alcoholic beverages?
- Yes
- No
13
If you answered yes to question 12, how often do you drink alcoholic beverages?
- 1-4 drinks a week
- 5-9 drinks a week
- 10 drinks or more a week
- I do not drink alcoholic beverages
14
Have you ever been arrested or cited for a DWI/DUI?
- Yes
- No
15
If you answered yes to question 14, how long ago were you arrested or cited for DWI/DUI?
- Less than 3 years ago
- More than three years ago
- I have never been arrested for a DWI/DUI
16
Have you ever used marijuana?
- Yes
- No
17
If you answered yes to question 16, please provide the month and year that you last used marijuana. If you have never used marijuana, please type "N/A".
18
Have you ever used any illegal drugs including, but not limited to, opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, etc.?
- Yes
- No
19
If you answered yes to question 18, please provide the month and year that you last used illegal drugs. If you have never used illegal drugs, please type "N/A".
20
Have you ever used prescription drugs other than those prescribed to you by a physician?
- Yes
- No
21
If you answered yes to question 20, please list the month and year that you last used prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you. If you have never used prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you, please type "N/A".
22
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Yes
- No
23
If you answered yes to question 22, please provide the nature and date of the conviction. If you have never been convicted of a felony please type "N/A".
24
Have you ever been under internal investigation with another agency?
- Yes
- No
25
If you answered yes to question 24, please provide the name of the agency, the circumstances surrounding the investigation and the month and year of investigation.If you have never been under internal investigation with another agency please type "N/A".
26
Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from any position because of criminal conduct, personal misconduct, rules violation, or other reason?
- Yes
- No
27
If you answered yes to question 26, please explain the cirumstances. if you have never been discharged or asked to resign from any position because of criminal or personal misconduct or rules violation, please tup "N/A"
28
Have you ever been disciplined for any reason by your present or past employer? If yes, please explain. If no, please write N/A in the box below.
29
Are you eligible for rehire by your previous employer?
- Yes
- No
30
If referred by a Burlington Police Department or City of Burlington employee, please provide that employee's name.
Required Question
