Crime Technician-Dallas Police (Civil Service)

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Conducts investigations, collects, processes and preserves evidence involved in a crime investigation and administers beath alcohol tests to determine whether a person is intoxicated. Job Description - Overview The Crime Technician conducts investigations, collects, processes and preserves evidence involved in a crime investigation and administers breath alcohol tests to determine whether a person is intoxicated. Essential Functions 1 Administers the breath alcohol test to determine whether a person is intoxicated, assists with blood draws, and gathers other evidentiary samples; operates video equipment to video persons arrested for driving while intoxicated for court purposes. 2 Receives and processes information from the Crime Stoppers Hot Line according to established guidelines and procedures; completes criminal history checks and performs other crime research and investigation; intakes evidence and other pertinent property from officers, citizens, and other parties. 3 Fingerprints applicants, suspects, and victims; classifies and processes fingerprint cards; interprets and inputs fingerprint card information into the AFIS database computer files according to guidelines. 4 Collects, processes, and preserves physical evidence involved in a property crime; administers presumptive field testing for drug abuse and ensures all kits and testing equipment is available. 5 Responds to telephone inquiries in order to provide information pertaining to Police procedures; assists detectives/police officers in using city and county computers to access information. 6 Distributes arrest reports and all release change to magistrate and judge for approval. 7 Appears in county court for testimony related to the trials. 8 Manages, maintains, and purges inventory of evidence and items per relative codes, regulations, and standards; prepares items for final disposition ensures documentation and accurate management. 9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned. Knowledge and Skills 1 Knowledge of evidence and property management and inventory procedures. 2 Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding evidence and crime data management. 3 Knowledge police testing procedures and fingerprinting. 4 Knowledge of warehousing practices and procedures. 5 Ability to administer alcohol testing and other related tests. 6 Ability to create records of all property within the guidelines established by State law and department rules and Ability to follow written and oral instructions. 7 Ability to accurately enter data on a computer. 8 Ability to operated radio and computer terminal. 9 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. 10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION:   High school diploma or GED. EXPERIENCE:   Two (2) years of law enforcement or investigative support experience with a municipal, county, state, or federal regulatory agency.  EQUIVALENCIES:  An associate degree in a criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, social science, or physical science field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.  A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a   non-specified   field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.  A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, social science, or physical science field will meet the education and experience requirements. LICENSE :   Valid driver’s license with good driving record.  OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Must pass extensive background investigation. Must pass polygraph and drug screening. No   FELONY   convictions No   CLASS A  or   B   MISDEMEANOR   convictions. No   FAMILY VIOLENCE   convictions. Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any   FELONY ,   CLASS A   or  B Misdemeanor . Availability to work varying shifts   including   nights, weekends, and holidays. Some positions are subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call-out.  PREFERENCES:   Effective oral and written communication skills. Basic PC skills. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.  Salary Range $44,720.00 - $47,652.80 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.