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Salary

$35,096.00 - $43,323.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

2025125852148SS

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

7800-Service Employees Intrntnl Union Local 517M P

Description

Under general supervision, responds to and processes crime scenes in the City of Detroit. Serves as a support service to the Detroit Police Department; arrival to the crime scene occurs when the scene is secured and preserved by the responding uniform officers.

Examples of Duties

• Identifies, evaluates, collects, and properly preserves all evidence collected from the crime scene including, but not limited to proper chain of custody of the evidence, including latent prints, and maintains the proper custody chain.
• Measures locations and distances of evidence, victims, and other important landmarks utilizing a variety of equipment; both manual and automated.
• Prepares sketches based on measurements and location of collected evidence at crime scenes.
• Photographs crime scenes, locations, victims, perpetrators, related evidence and performs general overall photography in such a way as to show the viewer the entire crime scene in neutrality.
• Enters the collected evidence into the DPD Tracker System.
• Develops latent fingerprints on a variety of surfaces at the scene and items processed in the C.S.S office using fingerprint powders, chemicals and alternate light sources.
• Testifies in the District courts, State courts, and occasionally in the Federal Court System regarding the nature and appropriateness of work performed.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or GED with successful completion of coursework in biology, chemistry, physical science, and algebra.

A Valid State of Michigan Operators License is Required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Metric system weights and measures
• General laboratory safety procedures.

SKILL IN:

• Observation
• Mathematical applications including fractions, percentages, ratios and simple geometry.

ABILITY TO:

• Precisely document observations and prepare basic technical reports.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing and make public presentations.
• Operate personal computers and other common office equipment.
• Organize and prioritize work and follow documented procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Due to the confidential nature of work performed and access to illegal and controlled substances, qualification for employment in this class is subject to a Police Department background check.

This is a training class for promotion for Forensic Technician.

Employment in this classification is limited to a maximum for four (4) years. Employees promoted or hired into this class must successfully complete two (2) years of college level studies with courses in chemistry, biology and mathematics and qualify for promotion within the four (4) year period.

Employees who do not qualify for promotion to Forensics Technician will be considered for transfer to available positions in some other classification, reverted to their former classification or separated from City employment.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

Interview: 5%

Computerized Assessment: 70%

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 25%

Total of Interview, Computerized Assessment and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision

INSURANCE

- Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply;
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.