Job Title: Crime Scene Tech Support, Forensic Identification Services – JOB ID #3236
Location: PSC- Forensic Ident Srvcs
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Closing Date: March 20, 2015
Salary: $69,791.40 to $77,907.46 annually
Job Type: Union
Vacancies: Several
Location: 2050 Jane Street, Building “A”
Shifts: 3 Shifts – Days, Afternoon and Midnights
Summary of Function
Documents and collects evidence at secure scenes. May be required to testify in court.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Attends secured locations throughout Toronto for the purpose of examining stolen vehicles for forensic evidence.
- Takes victim injury photographs at secure crime/incident scenes (e.g. police station, hospital, scene if police are still present) as required or directed.
- Conducts fingerprint examinations and takes measurements of stolen vehicles as required.
- Collects, preserves and processes evidence from stolen vehicles. Documents and preserves continuity of evidence.
- Acquires, examines, records, stores or transports controlled drugs and substances.
- Searches vehicles for physical evidence as directed.
- Maintains notebook containing an accurate account of up-to-date activities. Prepares and submits reports as required.
- Attends court and testifies, as required.
- Performs all other duties, functions and assignments inherent to the position.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Must not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been obtained. If a pardon was obtained, proof of pardon must be provided. If a conditional or absolute discharge has been received, proof that the RCMP has sealed the records must be provided.
- Successful completion of a college diploma in Forensics Sciences or an approved combination of education, training and experience.
- Minimum of one year of demonstrated related experience (i.e. evidence handling, photography), preferably in a policing environment.
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, have (or be willing and eligible to obtain) a Toronto Police Service “Blue Card”.
Rated Competencies
Competencies may be measured through various selection tools such as test(s) and/or interview:
- Knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, related federal statutes, Service policies and procedures and the court system.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide testimony in court.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the rules of evidence.
- Must be able to work independently and use own initiative to set priorities and solve problems.
- Knowledge of photographic processes and techniques.
- Good computer skills required.
- Ability to deal with exposure to sensitive and/or graphic scenes/evidence.
- Must be able to work in bio-hazardous conditions with the ability to wear protective gear for extended periods of time during examinations (e.g. N95 dust mask, chemical protective suits, etc.).
- Good driving skills with the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a heavily populated urban setting.
To Apply
Visit the Toronto Police Service website.