Crime Scene Technician- Drug Enforcement Unit

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Assess and prioritize calls for service and give proper notification to the supervisor according to established procedures
Collect and preserve evidence by implementing state-of-the-art scientific and technical methods and ensuring the proper chain of custody
Work with dangerous narcotics, hazardous and toxic chemicals, heavy objects, equipment, tools, and other evidence. Safely test and recover dangerous narcotics and chemicals for evidence utilizing proper personal protective equipment
Responsible for care and maintenance of technical equipment
Must have knowledge of search/seizure case law
Document evidence recovery and process crime scenes using detailed written reports, photographs, and diagrams where appropriate, while protecting scenes from contamination
Render credible expert testimony in depositions and in a court of law on the crime scene processing techniques utilized, evidence collection and preservation methodology. Prepare reports, photographs, diagrams and other visual aids as needed for presentation to the court
Position requires an On-Call status. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance. Must have the ability to work mandatory overtime, flexible hours, nights, weekends and/or holidays when necessary
Other related duties...see full job description for more detail.

Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
Successful completion of medical, physical fitness, psychological evaluations, and CVSA test
To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the incumbent must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university. Preference will be given to candidates who have taken coursework with a strong emphasis on physical science and/or have minimum of three years of experience in forensics
The incumbent is required to submit a DNA standard for quality control purposes
The incumbent must complete in-house evidence recovery and testing training and pass a clandestine laboratory safety certification class, which includes a physical examination of lung function, before attending
This position requires strong communication, time management, writing, analytical and decision-making skills. The incumbent must consistently exercise discretion and sound judgment and ensure the quality of results and analysis. Failure of any quality assurance mandates must be reported, whether of their own or another analyst
Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.

Must meet department-established physical, cognitive, and psychological health standards
The incumbent must have full use of all limbs
The position requires very heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) occasionally, heavy lifting (20 to 50 pounds) often, and light lifting (5 to 20 pounds) frequently
It requires standing, kneeling, and/or stooping for extended periods.
Must be able to distinguish the full range of the color spectrum in order to visually examine and investigate all types of crime scenes and evidence.
Will be required to operate a motor vehicle for at least one to two hours per day and work at a stationary computer terminal or keyboard for an extended period (usually one to four hours per day but can exceed eight hours in some circumstances).
Will be required to use a telephone and police two-way radio, which can range from a few minutes to over an hour each day