Job Description

The City of Fayetteville, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to respond to crime scenes and identify, document, collect, process, and preserve evidence; secure and store evidence according to department guidelines while maintaining the chain of custody and integrity of evidence.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Responds to crime scenes or situations under investigation where there may be considerable risk involved.
• Searches for, collects, photographs, and preserves evidence.
• Examines and documents crime scenes for physical evidence, such as latent fingerprints, hair, fibers, blood, projectiles, shell casings, and tool and tire marks.
• Maintains control over physical evidence gathered; records and stores evidence in department; processes evidence for identification information; and transports evidence to state crime lab for further processing.
• Tests green leafy material by chemical means and by utilization of digital microscope for the purpose of reporting and testifying in court as to the presence of marijuana in questioned materials.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports including supplemental reports of investigations and statistical reports.
• Responds to subpoenas; testifies in court regarding evidence collected at crime scenes, the condition of crime scenes, and the methodology employed in the collection and testing of evidence.
• Maintains availability by radio, telephone, for consultation on major emergencies/incidents as assigned; and availability for on-call during non-working hours as assigned.
• Purges evidence when approved by Court.
• Prepares approved firearms for auction or destruction.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.

Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.

Traffic; Moving machinery.

Electrical shock; Heights.

Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Ability to obtain the following certifications

o Crime Scene Technician

o Fingerprint Classification

o Friction Ridge Comparisons

o Latent Print Development

o Crime Scene Investigations

o Evidence Preservation

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Fayetteville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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