Crime Scene Investigator

Summary
We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.
Pay
This position is an hourly position at pay grade 112.
Attendance
40-hour work week with rotating shifts. Selected candidate will be required to work weekends and holidays, as this is a 24/7 position. Call outs when necessary.
Who May Apply?
All persons legally authorized to work in the United States
Overview
A Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) handles evidence from Crime Scenes. They document, collect, preserve, analyze, and process the evidence. They also take photos, make casts, search for clues, process fingerprints, go to hospitals and autopsies, and write reports. They work in the lab to develop fingerprints, collect trace evidence, use an alternate light source, and submit evidence for DNA analysis. They testify in court, present evidence, verify arrestees, and help other agencies. They work with indirect supervision and communicate well with various people. They can adapt to different scenes and situations.
Responsibilities
• Investigate crimes scenes by responding to and visually inspecting burglaries, homicides, suicides, robberies, thefts, sexual assaults, and recovered stolen vehicles
• Based upon specialized training and/or experience, conducts a methodical evaluation and prioritizes collection and processing of evidence while maintaining a proper chain of custody and evidence integrity as per directives of the American Society of Crime Laboratories Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board
• Assist detectives, prosecutors, or members of the jury in the event the case goes to trial
• Responsible for testifying in a professional manner at judicial proceedings as to the methodology and evidence disposition regarding Crime Scenes
• Recover friction ridge detail by preserving using various powders, proper chemical sequencing and equipment including alternate light sources and forensic photographic procedures
• Collect and preserve physical and biological evidence by securing blood, body fluids, hair, fibers, firearms, and clothing obtained from Crime Scenes and autopsies for laboratory analysis and courtroom presentations
• Protect from biohazards by proper use of personal protection (PPE), proper packaging
• Verify subjects through verification of prints to establish any arrest records or to determine identity
• Responsible for writing technical reports and detailing actions taken at Crime Scenes.
• Process any evidence collected at scene by officers and submitted to the Forensics Lab for processing
• Establish a permanent record of Crime Scenes by preparing accurate computer aided sketches, diagrams and applying specialized photographic techniques utilizing various cameras, video, and lighting equipment to capture evidence such as footwear, tires, patent prints, tool marks, etc
• Monitor vehicle maintenance as well as repairs, as needed
• Assist public with fingerprinting services, and applicant fingerprinting for background investigations
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Requires a bachelor's degree
• One year (1) of experience preferred but not required
• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered
• Must obtain a TCIC/NCIC less than full access certification within 180 days of hire
• Must obtain First Aide/CPR certification within 1 year of hire
• IAI Crime Scene certification highly preferred
• Must be able to pass a police background
• A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
Other Information:
Benefits
The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:
• Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation - 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave - 40 hours per year
• Sick leave - 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs
Basis of Rating
Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
Closing Statement
• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.