Forensic Technician I/II - Indio

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Forensic Technician I/II in Indio for the Coroner's Bureau.

Under general supervision, to perform technical forensic work assisting law enforcement with autopsies, evidence collection, maintaining evidence logs, creating narrative reports of findings, coordinating the release of bodies, and performing other duties as required.

The incumbent will work with deceased persons; stand for prolonged periods of time, stoop, bend, stretch, reach, and extend arms above the shoulder; lift and carry equipment up to 25 lbs.

Seeking c andidates with previous experience working in a mortuary, coroner, hospice, or medical facilities dealing with deceased persons.

Candidates with Photography, Evidence Collection, and or Crime Analyst certifications are encouraged to apply.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department.

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.

Who may Apply?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current Riverside County Sheriff's Office employees and/or County employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

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 digital images using compute...