Crime Scene Specialist II/Crime Scene Specialist III

**Identify, document, collect and preserve physical evidence in the field; ensure the preservation of all items taken into evidence; testify in court regarding the chain of custody and integrity of evidence.This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.** *Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.* ***CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II, 106*** ***Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.*** Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social science, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physical science or a related field; ***and*** Three years (3) years of public safety, crime scene investigation or crime scene evidence collection experience. WorkKeys assessment preferred: Applied Mathematics, Workplace Observation, and Business Writing. To learn more about WorkKeys Assessments and to schedule an appointment to take the preferred WorkKeys assessments, please **[Click Here](http://www.cabq.gov/humanresources/workforce-development/workkeys-skills-assessments/skills-assessments/).** Upon successful completion of one (1) year of service as a Crime Scene Specialist II MB5, the employee will be moved to a Crime Scene Specialist III MC5. **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:** Must be at least 21 years of age. Must pass Drug Test, Criminal Records check and Background check. Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Must successfully complete the Crime Scene Specialist (CSS) Training program and the CSS OJT program. Must successfully pass a physical agility test. One (1) year probationary period is required for this position. ***CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST III, 108*** ***Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.*** ***Exception:*** ***One (1) year of crime scene investigation or crime scene evidence collection experience is not interchangeable.*** Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social science, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physical science or a related field; ***and*** Four (4) years of crime scene investigation or crime scene evidence collection experience. WorkKeys assessment preferred: Applied Mathematics, Workplace Observation, and Business Writing. To learn more about WorkKeys Assessments and to schedule an appointment to take the preferred WorkKeys assessments, please [**Click Here**](http://www.cabq.gov/humanresources/workforce-development/workkeys-skills-assessments/skills-assessments/). **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:** Must be at least 21 years of age. Must pass Drug Test, Criminal Records check and Background check. Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Must successfully complete the Crime Scene Specialist (CSS) Training program and the CSS OJT program. Must successfully pass a physical agility test. One (1) year probationary period is required for this position.