Forensic Technician I/II - Indio

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office has an opportunity for a Forensic Technician I/II position in Indio.

The incumbent will perform technical forensic work identifying, collecting, preserving, photographing, interpreting, and comparing fingerprints and other physical evidence at crime scenes, autopsy examinations, and during criminal trials.

The Forensic Technician I/II will be responsible for preparing the detailed written field and laboratory reports, testifying in court, and performing other duties as required.

This position also requires the incumbent to travel throughout the County of Riverside.

Forensic Technician I

Incumbents in this class serve as entry-level Forensic Technicians within the Bureau of Investigation of the District Attorney's Office.

Duties are performed under the close scrutiny of a supervisor and/or a journey-level Forensic Technician II.

Incumbents may be promoted to the next higher class of Forensic Technician II upon satisfactory job performance and after meeting the recruiting guidelines.

Competitive Candidates will possess experience handling evidence within a relative law enforcement environment.

Forensic Technician II
Incumbents in this class serve as journey-level Forensic Technicians within the Forensic Services and Coroner's Bureau Divisions of the Sheriff's Department, and within the Bureau of Investigation of the District Attorney's Office.

This class differs from Supervising Forensic Technician in that incumbents in the latter class function as working supervisors.

Applicants possessing at least one year of experience receiving, cataloging, and maintaining custody of evidence in a County District Attorney's Office or law office agency are preferred.

Competitive candidates will possess experience and certifications related to forensics, which includes, but is not limited to: Crime Scene Photography and, Fingerprint Techniques

Meet the Team!
The District Attorney of Riverside County , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community.

The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.

We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Search for, collect, and preserve evidence at crime scenes for laboratory analysis; photograph crime scenes, collisions, suspects, and evidence collected.

• Develop and preserve latent fingerprints using various techniques; identify and compare fingerprints.

• Collect, preserve, and attempt to evaluate or identify evidence ...