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Crime Scene Specialist


  • Gilbert Police Department 50 East Civic Center Drive Gilbert, AZ, 85296 United States (map)

Gilbert Police Department

Salary Range:
$23.66 - $38.73 Hourly

Team Gilbert is seeking highly motivated candidates to join our Crime Scene Dream Team! The primary responsibilities for our Crime Scene Specialists include (but are not limited to): responding to and processing all types of crime scenes; collecting and preserving physical and biological evidence; performing crime scene photography, shoe and tire impression photography; and conducting latent print processing. This job family is also responsible for completing all data entry related to crimes scene duties and writing reports of findings and testifies in court on their findings. The essential duties and responsibilities for our Crime Scene Specialist classifications can be found here: Crime Scene Specialist and Crime Scene Specialist Senior

Candidates for the Crime Scene Specialist position must possess: 

  • Associates degree; or

  • At least two years’ full-time experience as a Crime Scene Specialist (or equivalent position) with a law enforcement agency.

  • An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis.

  • Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.34 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.

  • Valid Arizona Driver's License. 

  • Salary range for a Crime Scene Specialist: $23.66- $34.31 Hourly 

 Candidates for the Crime Scene Specialist Senior position must possess: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology; Chemistry; Criminalistics; Forensic Science; or a related field.

  • 3 years of full-time experience as a Crime Scene Specialist or equivalent position with a law enforcement agency.

  • Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) through the International Association for Identification (IAI).

  • Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.34 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.

  • Valid Arizona Driver's License. 

  • Salary Range for a Crime Scene Specialist Senior: $26.71 - $38.73 Hourly 

Special Requirement: Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to pass a psychological evaluation and medical evaluation. 

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

About You

You are someone who...

  • Effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.  

  • Actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes.  

  • Committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

Ideal candidates will possess the unique ability to deal with critical situations, under pressure, quickly and effectively. They will exercise good judgment under pressure. They will be adept at processing information from multiple sources simultaneously, and determining the most appropriate course of action.  They will extend the same level of courtesy and professionalism to each call for service. 

We Are Team Gilbert

Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future while continuing to be one of the top communities in the country.  
 
In Gilbert, we are shaping a new tomorrow, today. We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc 

Up For the Challenge

Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact!  If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there? We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.

In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more. 
 
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.     

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