Crime Scene Investigator
Job Description
Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees’ dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city’s recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
About The City Of Pearland
The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.
Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR
Job Summary
The purpose of this job within the organization is to thoroughly document crime scenes and identify, collect, and process physical evidence. Responsible for property room controls including the packaging, securing and chain of custody for all evidence collected and submitted for storage and processing.
This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Essential Functions
- Respond upon request to document law enforcement scenes and identify, collect, and process physical evidence.
- Fulfill rotating on-call responsibilities, requiring a response 24 hours a day within 40 minutes of notification.
- Replicate video evidence.
- Complete supplemental reports for actions in each case.
- Manage the intake, processing and storage of submitted evidence, ensuring proper chain of custody and documentation.
- Complete submission documents for analysis of evidence. Hand deliver DNA/Print, firearm, narcotic, and trace evidence to appropriate laboratories.
- Generate disposition tracers, destruction orders, and pull items for destruction.
- Conduct property room audits.
- Courtroom testimony, DA’s Office consultations, property hearings, and autopsy attendance.
- Communicate and coordinate property returns with owners.
- Maintain the inventory of supplies available to officers for evidence collection and submission.
- Perform related work as assigned.
For the full job description, please see the attached document.
Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education.
- Minimum two (2) years related experience and/or training.
Special Certifications And Licenses
- Crime Scene Technician Certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain with one (1) year from date of hire.