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Crime Scene Technician

Salary

$25.02 - $31.27 Hourly

Location

3200 N Main St. Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-00030

Department

POLICE

Opening Date

12/01/2025

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Job Summary

The City is seeking a detail-oriented Crime Scene Technician to join our investigative team. This role is responsible for processing crime scenes, collecting and preserving evidence, and preparing thorough reports to support law enforcement investigations. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and able to work in fast-paced, sensitive environments. If you’re ready to make an impact through precise, professional forensic work, we encourage you to apply.

The Crime Scene Technician is responsible for the collection, preservation, processing, and documentation of physical evidence in support of criminal investigations. This position conducts crime scene examinations; performs photography, measurements, sketches, and fingerprint processing; documents findings and prepares reports. The technician ensures that all evidence is properly safeguarded and maintained in accordance with departmental policy and legal standards to support investigative and prosecutorial efforts.

Work is performed under general supervision, with the expectation of independent judgment and initiative in the application of established forensic and investigative procedures. The position primarily follows a fixed work schedule but participates periodically in a rotating on-call schedule, which may include responding to call-outs during evenings, weekends, or holidays as operational needs arise.

Duties

Crime Scene Response & Documentation

+ Collects, documents, and preserves physical evidence at crime scenes using approved forensic techniques to ensure integrity and proper chain of custody.

+ Measures, photographs, sketches, and documents crime scenes and evidence in detail.

+ Utilizes alternate light sources, chemical and physical processes, and specialized forensic equipment to detect, collect, and process evidence, including latent fingerprints.

Evidence Processing & Management

+ Processes and classifies evidence through laboratory or physical methods to determine identifying characteristics or other relevant information.

+ Maintains chain of custody for all evidence, ensuring compliance with legal standards and departmental procedures.

+ Transports evidence safely and securely to and from crime scenes, laboratories, and court.

Reporting, Records & Administrative Support

+ Prepares and maintains accurate reports, logs, and records related to evidence collection and case documentation.

+ Performs administrative duties, including data entry, filing, and inventory of forensic supplies and equipment.

+ Compiles data and assists in preparing reports or studies for administrative review.

Court & Interagency Coordination

+ Presents evidence and provides expert testimony in court as required.

+ Coordinates and communicates effectively with patrol officers, detectives, prosecutors, and other agencies to ensure proper evidence handling and investigative support.

Public Education & Community Engagement

+ Provides community education presentations to schools, civic groups, or community events as assigned.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

+ Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a related field.

+ Two years of experience in criminology, forensic science, law enforcement or a related field.

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

OR

+ An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Requirements:

+ Must successfully complete the Police Department Background Packet.

+ Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening and polygraph examination.

+ Must be able to attend and successfully complete a 10-week out-of-town crime scene certification course.

+ May be required to work beyond normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs dictate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Considerable knowledge of standard techniques in criminal identification, fingerprint classification, and evidence collection.

+ Knowledge of the principles and techniques of forensic and crime scene photography.

+ Knowledge of evidence-handling procedures, chain of custody requirements, and legal standards governing evidence preservation.

+ Skill in the use and maintenance of forensic tools, photographic equipment, and computer software used in documentation and evidence management.

+ Skill in operating personal computers and associated applications (e.g., digital imaging, evidence tracking, and report preparation).

+ Ability to analyze and interpret physical evidence under a variety of environmental and sometimes hazardous conditions.

+ Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

+ Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and external agencies.

+ Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under stressful or sensitive circumstances.

+ Ability to maintain proficiency in crime scene techniques and completes required certifications and training.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

Medical

+ United Healthcare

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family

+ In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible

+ $50 co-pay (general visit)

+ RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary

+ Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses

+ FREE virtual visits

Dental

+ Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%

+ Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

+ Superior Vision

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay

+ Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

+ Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan

+ FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance

+ Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

+ Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!

+ Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.

+ SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

+ Texas Municipal Retirement System:

+ 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match

+ 5 year vesting

+ Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60

+ FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

+ MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

+ Equitable:

+ Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability

+ Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

+ The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

+ Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

+ 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year

+ 15 days sick leave per year

+ Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year

+ Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit

+ 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com

01

Do you meet at least one of the required qualification pathways for this position?

+ Yes, I have an Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a related field.

+ Yes, I meet the minimum qualifications through an equivalent combination of education, experience, certifications, and/or licenses.

+ No, I do not meet either of the qualification pathways.

02

Do you have at least two years of experience in criminology, forensic science, law enforcement, or a related field OR equivalent experience under the combination pathway?

+ Yes, I have two or more years of directly related experience.

+ Yes, I qualify through an equivalent combination of related experience.

+ No, I do not have the required experience.

03

Do you possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes, I currently have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

+ Yes, I have a valid out-of-state license and can obtain a Texas driver’s license within 90 days.

+ No, I do not meet this requirement.

04

Are you or have you ever received Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) clearance?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Have you ever been convicted of or on deferred adjudication for a Felony?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Have you ever been convicted of or on deferred adjudication for a Class A Misdemeanor?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Have you ever been convicted of or on deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Have you ever been indicted for any criminal offense?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Have you ever been convicted of a Family Violence Crime?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Please mark any of the following illegal drugs or substances you have ever used, experimented with, or tried in any quantity.

+ None of the listed illegal drugs or substances.

+ Marijuana

+ Hashish

+ Speed

+ Heroin

+ L.S.D.

+ Cocaine

+ P.C.P.

+ "XTC"

+ Peyote

+ Mushrooms

+ Quaalude

+ Tranquilizer

+ Any Designer Drugs

11

For ALL of the illegal drugs or substances you marked in the previous question to ever using, experimenting with, or trying in any quantity, please list the name of the drug, the last time used, the total number of times you have used, and the number of times in the last 24 months you have used the drug(s). If you marked 'None of the listed drugs or substances' as your answer for the previous question, please type N/A in the below text field.

12

Are you willing and able to participate in and pass a polygraph examination as part of the background process?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Are you willing to complete a full Police Department Background Packet?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Are you able to attend and successfully complete a required 10-week out-of-town crime scene certification course?

+ Yes

+ No

15

This position may require working outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Which best describes your forensic or law enforcement experience?

+ Crime scene investigation

+ Evidence collection and processing

+ Law enforcement patrol/operations

+ Forensic laboratory work

+ Criminal investigations

+ None of the above

17

Which technical skills do you have experience with? (Select all that apply.)

+ Photography for crime scenes

+ Evidence packaging and preservation

+ Fingerprint development

+ Bloodstain pattern documentation

+ Crime scene diagramming software

+ None of the above

18

Which certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply.)

+ Basic Crime Scene Certification

+ Advanced Crime Scene Certification

+ Property & Evidence Certification

+ Forensic Technician Certification

+ Other forensic certifications

+ None

19

I certify that all information provided in this application and supplemental questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. (Please initial)

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Employer

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-420-6520

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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