Position: Forensic Technician

Department: Fayetteville Police Department

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Salary: $20.41 Hourly

Final Filing Date: February 23, 2024

Responsibilities:

• Responding to various crime and accident scenes
• Collecting, preserving, and documenting evidence
• Conducting latent print examinations and other forensic analyses
• Photographing crime scenes and persons involved in criminal investigations
• Maintaining crime scene tools, equipment, and supplies
• Providing guidance and assistance to police officers and detectives
• Completing detailed reports of crime scene findings
• Testifying in court as required

Requirements:

• No prior experience required, but experience as a crime scene investigator is preferred
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Natural/Forensic Science, or related field preferred
• Valid driver’s license required; insurability must be maintained
• International Association for Identification (IAI) and Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Certification preferred

Selection process includes a panel interview, pre-employment drug screening, background investigation, driving history check, and potentially a polygraph or CVSA examination administered by our Police Department.