Crime Technician-Dallas Police (Civil Service)
Core
Conducts investigations, collects and preserves evidence, administers breath alcohol tests, and processes fingerprint data for crime investigations.
Role type
Entry-level forensic evidence technician
Builds
Physical evidence inventory, court testimony, forensic test results
Domain
Law enforcement / Forensic science
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Evidence collection and preservation, Breath alcohol testing, Fingerprint processing and AFIS data entry, Drug abuse field testing, Court testimony, Inventory management, Law enforcement procedures knowledge
Preferred skills
PC skills, Physical lifting (50 lbs)
Technologies
AFIS database, Radio, Computer terminals
Responsibilities
Administer breath alcohol tests and assist with blood draws; Process and preserve physical evidence; Operate video equipment for DWI arrests; Process fingerprint cards and input data into AFIS; Conduct criminal history checks and crime research; Appear in county court for testimony; Manage evidence inventory and documentation.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC