Crime Scene Technician

This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 230006U8/23-07-134, do not need to reapply in order to be considered.

About Us:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio's past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state's future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

What you'll do:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a public minded individual for Crime Scene Technician vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section within the Crime Scene Unit. This position will primarily be designated for remote working. There may be in person requirements for training and operational needs. The headquarter location is London, OH.  The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, known as BCI, houses the state's official crime lab and identification services serving all of Ohio, as well as the criminal justice community. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to law enforcement agencies' needs.

Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service. This includes special agents who are on call 24/7 to offer investigative assistance to law enforcement, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases. Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts' staff BCI's three main divisions: 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory.
 

The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate within 90 days to one of the following counties: Montgomery, Clinton, Greene, Clark, Madison, Fayette, Highland, Pike, Ross, Pickaway, Fairfield, Hocking, Morgan, Noble, Guernsey, Muskingum, Perry, Vinton, Warren, Jackson, Belmont, Monroe, Washington, Athens, Meigs, Gallia, Scioto, Brown, Adams, Clermont, Butler, Hamilton, Miami, Darke, Champaign, Shelby, Preble, Logan, Union, Franklin, Delaware, Licking and Lawrence. 

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Distinguishes the full range of the color spectrum in order to visually and physically examine and investigate all types of crime scenes including, but not limited to: burglaries, vehicle crimes, thefts, assaults, abuse, thefts, criminal damage, officer involved critical incidents and death investigations, for the recognition, collection and preservation of physical evidence such as latent fingerprints, shoe prints and tire tracks, body fluids (such as blood), hair and fibers, weapons and other materials in sometimes stressful and unpleasant environments.
• Utilizes a two-way radio, MDC, and phone in order to communicate with
  diverse groups of people, both verbally and in writing, often under stressful circumstances.
• Handles situations tactfully with co-workers and citizens while demonstrating mutual respect for people of all levels.
• Answers questions to a variety of inquiries over the phone and in person, to provide information on policies, procedures, and resolve questions or problems related to area of assignment.
• Conducts area searches on foot or in a vehicle.
• Recovers, unloads and impounds firearms and other weapons using sound safety precautions.
• Recovers, transports, and impounds various types of evidence, including, but not limited to human remains.
• Measures and makes advanced mathematical calculations and diagrams complex Crime Scenes.
• Prepares and utilizes presumptive tests, various chemicals, powders, compounds and casting materials used in a forensic laboratory, preserving techniques as required.
• Photographs various types of Crime Scenes and evidence, as well as postmortem examinations.
• Utilizes specialized equipment and procedures to determine the presence of body fluids
  and to collect body fluids, hair, fibers, gunshot residue and other trace evidence and materials.
• Dusts for and completes lifts for fingerprints.
• Casts shoe impressions and other evidence preserving techniques as required.
• Conducts interviews to gain relevant information for Crime Scene investigations or other investigations as necessary.
• After compiling all the necessary information for the assigned Crime Scene investigation, enters the detailed information into a computerized report writing program using appropriate grammar, punctuation, and report writing styles.
• Drives to Crime Scenes to conduct investigations using a state issued vehicle from residential office or other agreed upon location.
• May be required to testify in court in connection to scenes processed and evidence collected and preserved.
• May provide specialized field training and/or training in Crime Scene preservation to Police Officers, Police Aides and citizens.
• May render an opinion and draw conclusions utilizing skills in a respective subdiscipline such as footwear comparisons, bloodstain pattern interpretation and bullet trajectory paths.
• Completes and passes annual proficiency testing in various aspects of crime
  scene processing.
• Completes and passes competency testing as required.
• Required to carry a firearm.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• What's in it for you:

  At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  Medical Coverage

         Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

  Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

         Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

  Employee Development Funds

         The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

  Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

         Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 

         11 paid holidays per year

         Childbirth/Adoption leave

  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

         OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

  Deferred Compensation

•  The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Completion of bachelor's degree in forensic science or in a field related to Crime Scene investigation; 2 years of experience in Crime Scene investigation; valid driver's license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job skills: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Decision Making, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality