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15001 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1554City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The hiring range for this position is $30.27 - $37.83 hourly.
The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 1st, 2024. Initial review of submitted applications will commence on Monday, March 4th, 2024. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Crime Scene Investigators. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in investigating Crime Scenes
- Locates, identifies, classifies collects and preserves Crime Scene evidence
- Prepares detailed reports on investigations
- Photographs and videotapes Crime Scenes and evidence
- Assists coroner at death scenes
- Attends autopsies to collect evidence and photograph examinations
- Measures evidence at Crime Scenes using a variety of manual, electronic and computerized measuring devices and creates scaled drawings/diagrams
- Processes evidence in the laboratory using special powders, chemical solutions, forensic light sources and various camera lenses and filters in order to develop and preserve evidence
- Testifies in court as required
- Documents evidence for submission to the Property Unit for storage
- Maintains proper chain of custody on evidence and proper packaging to preserve and prevent contamination
- Performs additional duties as required
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Associates Degree in a natural science, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice or a directly related field
Experience:
- Two (2) years’ experience in Criminal Justice or related field that includes Crime Scene Investigation and laboratory work
Licenses and Certifications:
- None
Preferred Experience:
- Crime Scene Investigation experience and/or internships with a law enforcement agency or laboratory
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of basic biology and chemistry
- Procedures and techniques of evidence collection and preservation
- Crime scene investigation and photography
Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
- Handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Work under stressful conditions in any weather condition and under adverse physical circumstances
- Ability to work various shifts, nights, holidays, and weekends
- Ability to respond to Aurora Police Department within one hour of notification
Skills:
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Occasional Standing/Walking- Occurs up to 2.6 hours to 5.5 hours per shift
Essential Personnel:
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
- Medium work that involves moving no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time
- Frequent lifting and carrying of 10 to 20 pounds of equipment and/or evidence
- Frequent standing and walking to investigate Crime Scene Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment
- Hand/eye coordination to operate computer, laboratory instruments and video equipment
- Foot/eye coordination to operate motor vehicle
- Visual acuity correctable to 20/40 with no color impairment to interpret data
- Speech and hearing to maintain communications with other employees and citizens Memory to retain updated processes, complete tasks that are important but infrequent and highly technical tasks.
- Judgment to ensure confidential information remains protected
Work Environment:
- Essential duties performed both indoors and outdoors at Crime Scenes in all weather conditions
- Works in a laboratory environment; possible exposure to biohazard contamination, chemicals, odors and noise
- May encounter fumes from certain chemicals
- Nature of tasks exposes staff to possible vicarious trauma due to the nature of some crimes and the need to review of reports and digital evidence during intake release procedures
- Shift work to include days, nights, working weekends and holidays
Equipment Used:
- Frequently uses computer keyboard and telephone, fax machines, copiers and microfilm equipment
- Camera, laboratory instruments, video equipment
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
