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Crime Scene Technician jobs are open across law enforcement agencies, medical examiner offices, and private forensic labs, from entry-level technician to senior crime scene investigator, with specializations in latent print examination, blood spatter analysis, and digital evidence recovery. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
This requisition expires on December 11, 2026, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.
Serves as the senior technical resource for the Crime Scene Unit, coordinating day-to-day casework and scene response, overseeing the unit’s training program, and performing technical and administrative review of casework to ensure accurate, reliable, and defensible results. Provides advice, guidance, training, and quality assurance support to unit personnel and assists with technical leader responsibilities under the unit’s accreditation program.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DUTIES
- Coordinates scene response assignments when necessary; observes employee performance in the field, in casework, and in court, and provides feedback and input to the Forensics Manager.
- Receives, prepares and transmits communications, instructions, and policies.
- Monitors and promotes compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Responds and leads employees on serious crime scenes.
- Provides training and guidance to unit employees; shares forensic expertise with staff; conducts training and information sharing with other agencies and outside groups.
- Oversees and administers the unit’s training program, including new-employee training, competency assessment, continuing education, and training records.
- Provides quality control assurance in crime scene and laboratory work.
- Assists with development, implementation, and maintenance of the unit’s quality manual and accreditation requirements, and with technical leader responsibilities once the unit is accredited.
- Performs technical and administrative review of reports and casework prepared by unit personnel.
- Assists the Forensics Manager with administrative duties as assigned.
- Locates, documents, collects, and preserves physical evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory.
- Reconstructs crime scenes by using available physical evidence to evaluate events and actions at the scene and their consistency with accounts and hypotheses through accepted forensic disciplines and scientific practices.
- Performs analytical examinations on physical evidence collected and forms conclusions and opinions supported by the evidence and within the scope of the analyst’s training and applicable procedures.
- Prepares reports and visual presentations of findings, investigative methods, techniques, and procedures. Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations. Prepares results to educate and inform Detectives, Prosecutors, Judges and Juries.
- Testifies as an expert witness in criminal and administrative proceedings.
- Maintains area specific certifications and attends regular training to maintain currency in area of expertise.
- None.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, or related field; and,
- Four years of experience in a law enforcement position that requires collection or testing of forensic evidence, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.
- OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:
- Knowledge of principles, processes, and methodologies used in forensic science including scene processing, digital imaging/photography, latent print processing and enhancement, forensic chemistry and biology, scene reconstruction, and evidence management.
- Knowledge of criminal offenses, legal codes and criminal justice systems.
- Knowledge of laws of evidence, search and seizure, and court proceedings related to the presentation and management of evidence.
- Knowledge of principles of training, mentoring, and competency assessment.
- Knowledge of principles, processes, and methodologies of developing and maintaining technical quality assurance and control systems, including accreditation requirements.
- Skills to communicate effectively orally and in writing in formal and informal settings.
- Skills to use a variety of modern office and forensic laboratory technology, equipment, tools, software, and databases.
- Skills to identify, collect, and examine physical evidence using appropriate analytical techniques and methods.
- Ability to coordinate, organize, and audit the technical activities of a crime scene unit and to act in charge in the manager’s absence.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external agency customers and personnel.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify best practice approaches to investigative processes.
- Ability to detect and collect evidence and substances related to criminal offenses, often in dangerous conditions.
- Ability to work in environments involving exposure to biohazards, bloodborne pathogens, and graphic or traumatic scenes.
- Ability to read and comprehend legal and nonlegal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants.
- Must be able to render credible testimony in judicial and administrative proceedings.
- Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s mission to be a leader among cities in delivering outstanding quality services and products through citizen involvement, innovation and efficient use of resources.
- Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law).
- Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.
- Must meet civilian hiring standards of the Denton Police Department and complete a Personal History Statement.
- Must pass a polygraph and psychological examination.
- Must be able to view sensitive, graphic, and disturbing material, including child sexual abuse material, as a regular part of the job.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
SAFETY
- Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, as appropriate and/or notify leadership immediately of needed repairs.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.
- Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): Yes.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; work with forensic workstations, write blockers, mobile extraction devices, audio/video recording and analysis equipment and operate motor vehicle; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Vision and Hearing: Prolonged viewing of computer screens and video displays; close visual and auditory attention required for video and audio examination.
- Lifting: Lifting no more than 50 pounds and carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Environment: Works in an office setting and laboratory setting, and occasionally at crime scenes and other field locations, with possible exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, no/low light, confined spaces, odors, biohazards and bloodborne pathogens, and potentially hazardous conditions; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
- Travel: Travel to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. The regular work schedule is during business hours. Must be able to work after normal business hours, holidays, and weekends, as needed. Must be able to work overtime, as needed. Must be able to respond to callouts. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings. Participates in the unit’s weekly on-call rotation.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; regularly views sensitive, graphic, and disturbing material, including child sexual abuse material, while maintaining professional composure.
- Inclusion
- Collaboration
- Quality Service
- Strategic Focus
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
- Employee Health Clinic
- Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the City of Denton to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Summary
This requisition expires on December 11, 2026, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.
Serves as the senior technical resource for the Crime Scene Unit, coordinating day-to-day casework and scene response, overseeing the unit’s training program, and performing technical and administrative review of casework to ensure accurate, reliable, and defensible results. Provides advice, guidance, training, and quality assurance support to unit personnel and assists with technical leader responsibilities under the unit’s accreditation program.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DUTIES
- Coordinates scene response assignments when necessary; observes employee performance in the field, in casework, and in court, and provides feedback and input to the Forensics Manager.
- Receives, prepares and transmits communications, instructions, and policies.
- Monitors and promotes compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Responds and leads employees on serious crime scenes.
- Provides training and guidance to unit employees; shares forensic expertise with staff; conducts training and information sharing with other agencies and outside groups.
- Oversees and administers the unit’s training program, including new-employee training, competency assessment, continuing education, and training records.
- Provides quality control assurance in crime scene and laboratory work.
- Assists with development, implementation, and maintenance of the unit’s quality manual and accreditation requirements, and with technical leader responsibilities once the unit is accredited.
- Performs technical and administrative review of reports and casework prepared by unit personnel.
- Assists the Forensics Manager with administrative duties as assigned.
- Locates, documents, collects, and preserves physical evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory.
- Reconstructs crime scenes by using available physical evidence to evaluate events and actions at the scene and their consistency with accounts and hypotheses through accepted forensic disciplines and scientific practices.
- Performs analytical examinations on physical evidence collected and forms conclusions and opinions supported by the evidence and within the scope of the analyst’s training and applicable procedures.
- Prepares reports and visual presentations of findings, investigative methods, techniques, and procedures. Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations. Prepares results to educate and inform Detectives, Prosecutors, Judges and Juries.
- Testifies as an expert witness in criminal and administrative proceedings.
- Maintains area specific certifications and attends regular training to maintain currency in area of expertise.
- None.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, or related field; and,
- Four years of experience in a law enforcement position that requires collection or testing of forensic evidence, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.
- OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:
- Knowledge of principles, processes, and methodologies used in forensic science including scene processing, digital imaging/photography, latent print processing and enhancement, forensic chemistry and biology, scene reconstruction, and evidence management.
- Knowledge of criminal offenses, legal codes and criminal justice systems.
- Knowledge of laws of evidence, search and seizure, and court proceedings related to the presentation and management of evidence.
- Knowledge of principles of training, mentoring, and competency assessment.
- Knowledge of principles, processes, and methodologies of developing and maintaining technical quality assurance and control systems, including accreditation requirements.
- Skills to communicate effectively orally and in writing in formal and informal settings.
- Skills to use a variety of modern office and forensic laboratory technology, equipment, tools, software, and databases.
- Skills to identify, collect, and examine physical evidence using appropriate analytical techniques and methods.
- Ability to coordinate, organize, and audit the technical activities of a crime scene unit and to act in charge in the manager’s absence.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external agency customers and personnel.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify best practice approaches to investigative processes.
- Ability to detect and collect evidence and substances related to criminal offenses, often in dangerous conditions.
- Ability to work in environments involving exposure to biohazards, bloodborne pathogens, and graphic or traumatic scenes.
- Ability to read and comprehend legal and nonlegal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants.
- Must be able to render credible testimony in judicial and administrative proceedings.
- Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s mission to be a leader among cities in delivering outstanding quality services and products through citizen involvement, innovation and efficient use of resources.
- Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law).
- Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.
- Must meet civilian hiring standards of the Denton Police Department and complete a Personal History Statement.
- Must pass a polygraph and psychological examination.
- Must be able to view sensitive, graphic, and disturbing material, including child sexual abuse material, as a regular part of the job.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
SAFETY
- Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, as appropriate and/or notify leadership immediately of needed repairs.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.
- Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): Yes.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; work with forensic workstations, write blockers, mobile extraction devices, audio/video recording and analysis equipment and operate motor vehicle; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Vision and Hearing: Prolonged viewing of computer screens and video displays; close visual and auditory attention required for video and audio examination.
- Lifting: Lifting no more than 50 pounds and carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Environment: Works in an office setting and laboratory setting, and occasionally at crime scenes and other field locations, with possible exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, no/low light, confined spaces, odors, biohazards and bloodborne pathogens, and potentially hazardous conditions; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
- Travel: Travel to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. The regular work schedule is during business hours. Must be able to work after normal business hours, holidays, and weekends, as needed. Must be able to work overtime, as needed. Must be able to respond to callouts. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings. Participates in the unit’s weekly on-call rotation.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; regularly views sensitive, graphic, and disturbing material, including child sexual abuse material, while maintaining professional composure.
- Inclusion
- Collaboration
- Quality Service
- Strategic Focus
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
- Employee Health Clinic
- Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the City of Denton to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in crime scene technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in forensic science, criminal justice, or a related natural science
- Experience collecting, documenting, and preserving physical evidence at crime scenes
- Proficiency with forensic photography, sketching, and evidence collection equipment
- Knowledge of chain-of-custody procedures and courtroom evidence standards
- IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator certification or eligibility to obtain it
- Ability to pass a thorough background investigation and drug screening
Tips for Your Crime Scene Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume for sworn versus civilian roles
Many agencies post both sworn officer and civilian crime scene technician positions with different requirements. Identify which category each opening targets before applying and adjust your resume to emphasize laboratory credentials or law enforcement coursework accordingly.
List every certification by its full name
Hiring managers and applicant tracking systems screen for exact credential names like IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator or ASCLD accreditation familiarity. Spell out each certification fully on your resume rather than abbreviating, so automated filters don't discard your application before a human reviews it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists crime scene technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by agency type, not just job title
Municipal police departments, county sheriff offices, state bureaus of investigation, and federal agencies all hire crime scene technicians under different titles like forensic specialist, evidence technician, or latent print examiner. Search each variant to avoid missing openings that match your skills.
Bring a physical evidence portfolio to interviews
Interviewers for crime scene roles frequently ask candidates to walk through how they documented and packaged specific evidence types. Prepare a portfolio of anonymized case photos, chain-of-custody forms, or sketch diagrams you created during coursework or internships to demonstrate hands-on methodology.
Ask about testimony requirements before accepting an offer
Some agencies expect crime scene technicians to testify as expert witnesses in criminal proceedings regularly, while others rarely require it. Clarify the expected frequency of court appearances during salary negotiation, since testimony preparation time affects your overall workload and professional development needs.
Crime Scene Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most crime scene technicians?
The most active employers for crime scene technicians right now are Remnant, PST Academics, and City of Denton, and the most openings are in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal police departments and county sheriff offices consistently account for the largest share of open positions nationally.
How many crime scene technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of crime scene technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most evidence collection work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include digital forensics analysis, forensic report writing, and cold-case evidence review roles that do not require active scene response.
How do you become a crime scene technician?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in forensic science, criminal justice, biology, or chemistry, since most agencies require a science foundation. Next, complete an internship or volunteer with a local law enforcement agency to gain documented scene experience. Then pursue IAI certification once you meet the casework hour requirements, and apply to entry-level evidence technician or forensic specialist postings to build your official record.
Can you get hired as a crime scene technician with little or no experience?
Yes, some agencies hire candidates with no paid experience if they hold a qualifying degree and have completed forensic coursework that included hands-on labs. Focus your search on positions titled evidence technician, property and evidence officer, or forensic technician trainee, which are structured to provide on-the-job training. Volunteering with a police department's civilian program or participating in a forensic anthropology field school can substitute for paid experience in many hiring reviews.
What does the crime scene technician interview process look like?
Most agencies begin with a written examination covering forensic procedures, evidence law, and report writing, followed by a structured oral interview with a panel that often includes a detective or prosecutor. Candidates who pass advance to a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and polygraph at many departments. Some agencies add a practical skills assessment where you document and collect evidence from a staged scene before receiving a conditional offer.
Where can I find and apply to crime scene technician jobs?
You can find and apply to crime scene technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from law enforcement agencies, medical examiner offices, and forensic labs across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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