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Sheriff's Office Criminalist (non-certified) - Laboratory Unit

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Sheriff's Office Criminalist (non-certified) - Laboratory Unit

Salary

$81,078.40 - $117,561.60 Annually

Location

4201 E. 72nd Ave. Commerce City, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

2025-07192

Department

County Sheriff

Division

SO-Detectives

Opening Date

09/24/2025

Closing Date

10/8/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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+ Benefits

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Mission:

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally

Vision:

To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

Values:

Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity

The Criminalist assigned to the Laboratory Unit is responsible for responding to crime scenes to collect, preserve, and document evidence and to evaluate, examine, analyze, and identify the evidence collected. (Physical evidence, photographs, video, sketches, documentation).

Examples of Duties for Success

•Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders.

•Duties include but not limited to: complete appropriate and required paperwork; testify in court; complete required training; communicate clearly with citizens and other law enforcement professionals; dispense information to those who need it, Process evidence and investigate crime scenes, using established physical, technical, and/or chemical techniques and recording results by means of notes, photographs and lift cards.

•Prepare detailed reports based on actions and findings that are legible, accurate, comprehensive

•Safely operate county vehicles.

•Respond to crime scenes for evidence collection, documentation, and processing

•Evaluate, examine, analyze and identify evidence collected. (Physical evidence, photographs, video, sketches, documentation)

•Use of chemicals, instruments and electronic equipment for evidence collection and analysis to include but not limited to laser light devices, lidar 3D scanning devices, AFIS for fingerprint comparison, FARO, etc.

•Respond to crime scenes that maybe of graphic and violent nature.

•Tolerate noxious odors, handling of deceased persons, and body odors, attend and document autopsies

•Prepare cases, ensuring completeness for filing with the district attorney’s office.

•Conduct follow-up investigation on assigned cases.

•Prepare Court exhibits, enlarged and mounted photographs, sketches, and other exhibits.

•Obtain and Execute search and arrest warrants

•Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Department policies and procedures and laboratory standards.

•Develop and maintain working relationships with members of the legal community (district attorneys, defense attorneys, civil lawyers, judges, court personnel, and other law enforcement agencies.

•Provide training and guidance to other members of the Sheriff’s Office, Community, Academy Cadets, and other law enforcement agencies and attend public events.

•Utilize power tools, saws, blades, etc as needed

•Test fire of firearms for ballistic analysis

•Prepare detailed forensic reports for use in investigations and court proceedings, provide testimony in court regarding forensic test results and procedures.

•Perform other duties that are assigned

Qualifications for Success

•Must have High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor of Arts or Science in related field, is preferred

•A valid Colorado Driver’s License

•2 years of experience related to crime scene processing

•Certifications in the following areas/disciplines are preferred: Basic Crime Scene processing from the FBI or CBI; latent fingerprints/palm prints and identifications; crime scene digital photography; death scene investigations, blood-stain pattern analysis; firearms; ballistics.

•Membership from any crime scene processing association such as ICSIA, IAI, RMDIAI, ACSR, RS & A is preferred

More Qualifications for Success

•Knowledge of computer systems

•Excellent customer service skills

•Ability to Multitask

•Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Laws

•Be available 24 hours/day & respond in a timely manner

Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)

•Ability to maintain level of confidentiality

•Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups/individuals

•Ability to be a good decision maker and problem solver

Strong time management skills, ability to meet deadlines

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Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in forensics OR 2 years of related experience?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you proficient in computers and their programs?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have 2 years of paid crime scene processing experience with a law enforcement agency?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please list any certifications you may have in the crime scene processing areas. Example: different associations such as ICSIA, IAI, RMDIAI, etc...)

06

Do you have any felony convictions?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.

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Have you used any illegal drug or controlled substances in the past 5 years for the express intention of producing a feeling of euphoria or to have an altered state of mind for non-medical reasons?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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