Crime Scene Technician
State of Ohio, Columbus, OH, United States
Compensation
$34.58/hr‒$48.73/hr
Schedule
Full‑time; variable
on‑standard hours.
Location
Remote work with occasional in‑person training and operational needs. Must reside or relocate within 90 days to one of the following counties: Allen, Auglaize, Darke, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Marion, Mercer, Putnam, Shelby, Van Wert, Wyandot.
Job Overview
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is hiring a Crime Scene Technician in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) – Crime Scene Unit (Northwest). This role primarily supports remote work with occasional in‑person requirements for training and operations.
Responsibilities
Distinguishes the full range of the color spectrum in order to visually and physically examine and investigate all types of crime scenes including burglaries, vehicle crimes, thefts, assaults, abuse, criminal damage, officer‑involved critical incidents and death investigations to recognize, collect and preserve physical evidence such as latent fingerprints, shoe prints and tire tracks, body fluids, hair and fibers, weapons and other materials in sometimes stressful and unpleasant environments.
Utilizes a two‑way radio, MDC, and phone in order to communicate with diverse groups of people, both verbally and in writing, often under stressful circumstances.
Handles situations tactfully with co‑workers and citizens while demonstrating mutual respect for people of all levels.
Answers questions to a variety of inquiries over the phone and in person, to provide information on policies, procedures, and resolve questions or problems related to the area of assignment.
Conducts area searches on foot or in a vehicle.
Recovers, unloads and impounds firearms and other weapons using sound safety precautions.
Recovers, transports, and impounds various types of evidence, including but not limited to human remains.
Measures and makes advanced mathematical calculations and diagrams of complex crime scenes.
Prepares and utilizes presumptive tests, various chemicals, powders, compounds and casting materials used in a forensic laboratory; preserves techniques as required.
Photographs various types of crime scenes and evidence, as well as post‑mortem examinations.
Utilizes specialized equipment and procedures to determine the presence of body fluids and to collect body fluids, hair, fibers, gunshot residue and other trace evidence and materials.
Dusts for and completes lifts for fingerprints.
Casts shoe impressions and other evidence preserving techniques as required.
Conducts interviews to gain relevant information for crime scene investigations or other investigations as necessary.
After compiling all the necessary information for the assigned crime scene investigation, enters the detailed information into a computerized report‑writing program using appropriate grammar, punctuation, and report writing styles.
Drives to crime scenes to conduct investigations using a state‑issued vehicle from residential office or other agreed‑upon location.
May be required to testify in court regarding scenes processed and evidence collected and preserved.
May provide specialized field training and/or training in crime scene preservation to Police Officers, Police Aides and citizens.
May render an opinion and draw conclusions utilizing skills in sub‑disciplines such as footwear comparisons, bloodstain pattern interpretation, and bullet trajectory paths.
Completes and passes annual proficiency testing in various aspects of crime scene processing.
Completes and passes competency testing as required.
Required to carry a firearm.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in forensic science or a field related to crime scene investigation.
Two years of experience in crime scene investigation.
Valid driver’s license.
Equivalents of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Additional Requirements
Must have been employed in the current position at the Attorney General’s Office for at least 12 months to be eligible.
Must be able to carry a firearm.
Acceptable relocation to one of the counties listed above within 90 days.
Background Checks
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug test
Polygraph test
Field test
Psychological exam
Physical exam
Internet search of publicly available information through social media or search engines
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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$34.58/hr‒$48.73/hr
Schedule
Full‑time; variable
on‑standard hours.
Location
Remote work with occasional in‑person training and operational needs. Must reside or relocate within 90 days to one of the following counties: Allen, Auglaize, Darke, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Marion, Mercer, Putnam, Shelby, Van Wert, Wyandot.
Job Overview
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is hiring a Crime Scene Technician in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) – Crime Scene Unit (Northwest). This role primarily supports remote work with occasional in‑person requirements for training and operations.
Responsibilities
Distinguishes the full range of the color spectrum in order to visually and physically examine and investigate all types of crime scenes including burglaries, vehicle crimes, thefts, assaults, abuse, criminal damage, officer‑involved critical incidents and death investigations to recognize, collect and preserve physical evidence such as latent fingerprints, shoe prints and tire tracks, body fluids, hair and fibers, weapons and other materials in sometimes stressful and unpleasant environments.
Utilizes a two‑way radio, MDC, and phone in order to communicate with diverse groups of people, both verbally and in writing, often under stressful circumstances.
Handles situations tactfully with co‑workers and citizens while demonstrating mutual respect for people of all levels.
Answers questions to a variety of inquiries over the phone and in person, to provide information on policies, procedures, and resolve questions or problems related to the area of assignment.
Conducts area searches on foot or in a vehicle.
Recovers, unloads and impounds firearms and other weapons using sound safety precautions.
Recovers, transports, and impounds various types of evidence, including but not limited to human remains.
Measures and makes advanced mathematical calculations and diagrams of complex crime scenes.
Prepares and utilizes presumptive tests, various chemicals, powders, compounds and casting materials used in a forensic laboratory; preserves techniques as required.
Photographs various types of crime scenes and evidence, as well as post‑mortem examinations.
Utilizes specialized equipment and procedures to determine the presence of body fluids and to collect body fluids, hair, fibers, gunshot residue and other trace evidence and materials.
Dusts for and completes lifts for fingerprints.
Casts shoe impressions and other evidence preserving techniques as required.
Conducts interviews to gain relevant information for crime scene investigations or other investigations as necessary.
After compiling all the necessary information for the assigned crime scene investigation, enters the detailed information into a computerized report‑writing program using appropriate grammar, punctuation, and report writing styles.
Drives to crime scenes to conduct investigations using a state‑issued vehicle from residential office or other agreed‑upon location.
May be required to testify in court regarding scenes processed and evidence collected and preserved.
May provide specialized field training and/or training in crime scene preservation to Police Officers, Police Aides and citizens.
May render an opinion and draw conclusions utilizing skills in sub‑disciplines such as footwear comparisons, bloodstain pattern interpretation, and bullet trajectory paths.
Completes and passes annual proficiency testing in various aspects of crime scene processing.
Completes and passes competency testing as required.
Required to carry a firearm.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in forensic science or a field related to crime scene investigation.
Two years of experience in crime scene investigation.
Valid driver’s license.
Equivalents of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Additional Requirements
Must have been employed in the current position at the Attorney General’s Office for at least 12 months to be eligible.
Must be able to carry a firearm.
Acceptable relocation to one of the counties listed above within 90 days.
Background Checks
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug test
Polygraph test
Field test
Psychological exam
Physical exam
Internet search of publicly available information through social media or search engines
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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