Forensic Scientist Job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc, Washington DC

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  • Crime Scene Resources, Inc
  • Washington DC

Job Description

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Duties

Duties and Responsibilities
Investigates crime scenes in various locations in the city; assists with sealing the crime scene to protect and preserve important evidence. Ensures that all persons who enters/visits the crime scene do not tamper with any evidence to avoid “evidence tampering” which might become an issue in court proceedings. Collects fingerprints/palm prints, tire and shoe prints, tool mark impressions, firearms, hair, clothing, fibers, and biological evidence to facilitate positive identification and/or elimination. Analyzes and records crime scenes showing correlation between evidence and the scene and performs various chemical and photographic processes in the field or laboratory. Photographs evidence at the crime scene that specifically correlates with collected data and other evidence deemed appropriate for the case.
Observes and follows the established and/or standard operating procedures to maintain the proper chain-of-custody on evidence, collected evidence, proper packaging, storage, and integrity; and ensures evidence is locked securely in a designated location before and after analysis. Advises and performs the collection of evidence in each case, including those involving deaths. Identifies and evaluates risks including but not limited to hazardous materials in the field and the laboratory. Testifies in court in connection with the evidence processed, developed, and preserved. Prepares detailed reports and supplements; and accepts documents and bar codes evidence associated with each crime scene case. May provide technical guidance to lower-level staff in crime scene related topics.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education
  • A Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
  • -OR-
  • Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
  • In addition, applicants must have specialized experience. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licensure and Certifications
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Incumbents must be able to successfully complete the DFS Crime Scene Sciences Competency Testing.

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