Forensic Investigator Job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc, Yuma, AZ

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  • Crime Scene Resources, Inc
  • Yuma, AZ

Job Description

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Duties

  • Responds to death scenes;
  • Investigates the cause and manner of death in cases of unattended natural death, accident, suicide, or homicide;
  • Conducts interviews with family members, law enforcement personnel, medical professionals and others regarding circumstances of death;
  • Determines what scenes to investigate and what evidence to examine and/or collect;
  • Examines and photographs crime scenes;
  • Conducts an external examination of body and document findings;
  • Collects, submits, retrieves, and documents pathological, toxicological/histological specimens;
  • Removes deceased body from the death scene and transports to designated location;
  • Documents transfer of body and property;
  • Obtains or coordinates positive identification of bodies through visual personal identification affidavit, x-ray, dental records, descriptive evidence, and fingerprint records;
  • Files paperwork internally and to the Arizona Office of Vital Records, to include certified death certificates;
  • Prepares and maintains records and reports, including unidentified decedent data;
  • Collects, inventories, and preserves all evidentiary materials and personal effects of the deceased;
  • Maintains logs for cremation death certificates and removals;
  • May assist the Pathologist or Medical Examiner with the evaluation and postmortem examination;
  • Maintains sanitary conditions of the facility, equipment and instruments and properly disposes biological and biohazardous materials;
  • Performs routine clerical duties, such as, filing, answering phones and working with a variety of office and technical equipment;
  • Comply with all HIPAA regulations and related policies and regulations;
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience and Education
  • Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, forensic science, medicine/health care, or related field -AND- one (1) year of investigative experience;
  • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • May be required to successfully complete a background check, polygraph examination, and drug test prior to appointment;
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of:
  • Yuma County and Sheriff's Office Policies and Procedures;
  • Federal and state laws pertaining to forensic operations/activities;
  • Human anatomy and medical terminology, forensic investigative methods and laws in criminology;
  • Law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment;
  • Practices and procedures of evidence collection, including specimen and tissue retrieval;
  • Geography, roads, and streets of Yuma County.
Skills in:
  • Applying forensic principles, and determining cause and manner of death;
  • Collecting, processing, and preserving death scene evidence;
  • Packaging and organizing property and evidence in an orderly fashion for storage and retrieval;
  • Use of autopsy/forensic, safety, and personal protective equipment;
  • Safety handling and disposal of biological and biohazardous materials;
  • Preparing complete and accurate reports and records;
  • Dealing impartially with people of different social economic, and ethnic backgrounds;
  • Operating computerized technology and job-related software applications.
Ability to:
  • Read, learn, understand, apply and follow rules, regulations, instructions and forensic practices and procedures;
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgment in selecting proper field forensic techniques;
  • Obtain and analyze information/factors regarding a death and to determine cause/manner of death;
  • Plan, organize and prioritize multiple investigations;
  • Follow written and verbal instructions;
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationship with supervisors, employees, other agencies, and the public, including law enforcement and physicians;
  • Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without reasonable accommodation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Work is performed in general office environment, in the field at death scenes, and in a laboratory/morgue setting;
  • Work a variety of scheduled shifts, irregular hours, and/or on-call status, as necessary;
  • May work non-standard hours, to include shift work, holidays, and weekends;
  • Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes, body fluids, communicable diseases;
  • Hazardous materials/chemical, various evidence, and unpleasant odors;
  • Exposure to remote and isolate areas when examining a scene;
  • Climb rocks and other uneven terrains to access a scene;
  • Walk, stand and sit for long period of time;
  • Crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach to gather evidence during an investigation;
  • Move, lift, carry, drag, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds;
  • Prolong periods of attention to detail information;
  • Visual and muscular dexterity to operate: a motor vehicle, computer equipment, and two-way radio;
  • Utilize two-way radio to hear and respond to: radio communications, voice instructions, and/or commands;
  • Operate a motor vehicle and travel to/from various locations.

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