Forensic Specialist, Crime Scene Investigator
Monthly Salary: $4,339 - $7,589
Listing Expiration Date:
April 16, 2026
Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications for this position with their application.
Requirements & Qualifications:
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 incumbents who have taken coursework with a strong emphasis in physical/forensic science and/or have minimum of three years’ experience in the forensics field.
The incumbent is required to submit a DNA standard for quality control purposes.
The incumbent must successfully complete the Kansas City Police Crime Laboratory’s extensive Crime Scene Investigation training program and must be certified by the International Association (IAI) as a Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) within two years of appointment.
This position requires strong communication, time management, writing, analytical and decision-making skills.
The incumbent is required to consistently exercise discretion and sound judgment and must comply with accreditation mandates to ensure quality of results and analysis.
Failure of any quality assurance mandates must be reported whether it is of their own or another analyst.
Incumbent will be required to complete post offer, pre-employment testing per Department Policy.
Physical Requirements:
Incumbent must have full use of all limbs.
This position requires very heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) occasionally, heavy lifting (20 to 50 pounds) often, and light lifting (5 to 20 pounds) frequently.
Required to stand, kneel, and/or stoop for extended periods of time.
Must have the ability to distinguish the full range of the color spectrum in order to visually examine and investigate all types of crime scenes and evidence.
Brief Job Description
1. Assess and prioritize calls for service and give proper notification to supervisor according to established procedures.
2. Document crime scenes using detailed written reports, photographs and diagrams where appropriate.
3. Collect and preserve evidence by implementing state-of-the-art scientific and technical methods and ensuring the proper chain-of-custody.
4. Protect crime scenes from contamination.
5. Work with decomposing corpses, bodily fluids, contagious diseases, hazardous materials, heavy objects, equipment, tools and other evidence.
6. Ability to properly unload firearms of various types and configurations.
7. Must have knowledge of search/seizure case law.
8. Must have the ability to process crime scenes in all weather conditions.
9. Occasionally ride in a police helicopter to perform aerial photography.
10. Responsible for care and maintenance of technical equipment.
11. Deliver credible expert testimony in depositions and in a court of law on the techniques utilized in crime scene processing, evidence collection and evidence preservation. Prepare charts, photographs, diagrams and other visual aides as needed for courtroom presentations.
12. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance. Must have the ability to work mandatory overtime, flexible hours, nights, weekends and/or holidays when necessary.
13. Continued advancement of skills through research, attendance to educational conferences and other relevant courses or workshops.
14. Perform related duties as required.