Latent Print / Crime Scene Technician

Job Description:

Latent Print / Crime Scene Technician

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $25.5000 per hour depending on qualifications

THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS:
A detail-oriented, organized individual to join the City of Waco Police Department as a Latent Print Crime Scene Technician. Do you have experience and/or knowledge of conducting investigations, collecting, processing, and preserving evidence related to a criminal investigation? If this is you, apply now!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required:

• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a related field.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must complete Police Department Background Packet (packets will be sent 5/22/2025).

Preferred:

• One year of experience in crime scene processing, latent print development, and fingerprint comparison.

Hours:

• Various days and hours, including overnight hours, weekends, and holidays.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Must successfully complete any additional background checks required for the position, which may include a CJIS
  background check, federal background check, or other applicable screenings (e.g., FAA)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under basic supervision, processes evidence, latent prints, and other trace evidence for the Waco Police Department (WPD) to help develop investigative leads.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to crime and accident scenes, evaluate the scene, and conduct searches for evidence utilizing disciplines related to crime scene investigation.
• Measures and/or photographs crime scenes, evidence, etc.; Documents collects, packages, preserves, and processes evidence in accordance with applicable legal chain of custody practices and procedures.
• Utilizes alternate light sources, chemical and physical processes, scientific methods, and equipment to detect and collect evidence.
• Process evidence and crime scenes for latent fingerprints, utilizing both chemical and powder processes.
• Develops investigative leads for detectives based on analytical processing of crime scene evidence.
• Writes, drafts, and completes reports and/or documentation of work completed.
• Assists other surrounding law enforcement agencies with crime scene processing.
• Testifies as an expert witness in court regarding analysis of procedures after being declared by the judge an expert in the field of crime scene investigation.
• Works in an environment containing bio-hazardous materials.
• Must be able to work an on-call schedule when assigned and respond to calls within the department's designated response time. May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• Operates a City vehicle to respond to crime scenes throughout the City and surrounding jurisdictions, transport equipment and supplies, and securely collect and transfer evidence to designated locations.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2026 12:00 PM Central

Salary:

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