Crime Scene Investigator Job Description and Employment Information 

Job Description

• Respond to crime scenes and other significant events as requested for the purpose of locating, identifying, processing and collecting physical evidence found at those scenes.
• Determine what items, areas and surfaces should be processed, as well as what evidence should be collected for further laboratory analysis.
• Coordinate and provide crime scene search and processing knowledge at crime scenes.
• Collect, preserve and package physical evidence found at the various types of scenes for subsequent laboratory analysis and presentation in court.
• Perform specialized types of crime scene processing and documentation.
• Document the scene, location and condition of evidence by means of notes, sketches, measurements and photography.
• Assist Medical Examiner's Office as needed at scenes of major disasters.
• Assist District Attorney's Office with case preparation.

Preferred Education

• Four year degree in biology, forensic science or criminal justice.

Preferred Experience

• Crime scene collection, prior experience with medical examiner's office, or police work.

Hiring Process

• All successful applicants will undergo interviews, a background check, drug testing and a polygraph examination.

Salary

• The current starting salary for a Crime Scene Investigator is $28,953.00.

Currently there are no positions available.  As positions become available they will be posted on this page.