Crime Technician-Dallas Police (Civil Service)

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The Crime Technician conducts investigations, collects, processes and preserves evidence involved in a crime investigation and administers breath alcohol tests to determine whether a person is intoxicated.

• Must pass extensive background investigation.

• Must pass polygraph and drug screening.

• No FELONY convictions

• No CLASS A or B MISDEMEANOR convictions.

• No FAMILY VIOLENCE convictions.

• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY, CLASS A or B Misdemeanor.

• Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Some positions are subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call-out. 

• Two (2) years of law enforcement or investigative support experience with a municipal, county, state, or federal regulatory agency. 

• An associate degree in a criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, social science, or physical science field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. 

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. 

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, social science, or physical science field will meet the education and experience requirements.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Basic PC skills.

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. 

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.