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 (will be sent Oct 20, 2025).
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening.
• Must be able to pass a polygraph.
• Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• Must live within McLennan County.

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• ALL APPLICANTS - Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required. Applicants must meet CJIS requirements related to system access. By applying for this job, you are subject to a state and national criminal history check of the following:
• Felony Convictions
• Felony Deferred Adjudication
• Class A & B Misdemeanor Convictions
• Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication
• Any open arrest for any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Any Family Violence Convictions

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.
• Develop 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 have the ability to climb, carry, stoop, crawl, and safely operate a motor vehicle. Frequently exposed to extreme heat, cold, humidity, and precipitation; fumes and odors from processing chemicals; and biological hazards such as blood and body fluids.
• Must live in McLennan County and be able to work an on-call schedule when designated.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

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: 10/17/2025 12:00 PM Central

Salary:

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