Forensic Technician I/II - Thermal

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Forensic Technician I/II vacancy in Thermal.

Under general supervision, to 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; to perform other duties as required.

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.

The incumbent will learn photographing (both traditional and digital) of items of evidentiary value as well as deceased persons; stand for prolonged periods of time, stoop, bend, stretch, reach, and extend arms above the shoulder; lift and carry a camera and evidence collection equipment up to 25 lbs.

Candidates with previous community service officer or forensic work experience and a Bachelor's/Master's degree are encouraged to apply.

The duties of this position require the incumbent to be available to work a rotating shift, including nights, holidays, and weekends, and be available for stand-by and call-outs after regular working hours.

Meet the Team!

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office , with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California.

The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.

Forensic Technician I

$29.73 - $44.29 Hourly

$5,153.19 - $7,677.37 Monthly

$61,838.23 - $92,128.38 Annually

• In a training capacity, assist in searching for, collecting, and categorizing evidence at crime scenes for laboratory analysis.

• Assist in collecting, identifying, developing, and preserving latent fingerprints.

• Preserve, compare, and attempt to identify evidence such as blood, hair, fibers, cloth, wood, paint, and glass fragments.

• Take and compare physical impressions to attempt to connect evidence with suspects.

• Interview witnesses as to location of evidence and for details in order to create composite drawings of suspects.

• Collect and process evidence during search warrants; create diagrams and poster boards of search warrant location; videotape search, photograph and document all evidence collected.

• Tag, mark, and store evidence collected; may assist with managing an evidence room to include checking items in and out, maintaining chain of custody and inventory control, and destroying items no longer needed for criminal prosecution.

• Photograph crime scenes, suspects, and evidence with digital and traditional photograph equipment; process and organize...