Forensic Technician Resume Example State Of Arkansas

FORENSIC TECHNICIAN

Professional Summary

Forensic Technician who employs excellent communication skills in writing crime reports and collaborating with police investigators.

Skills

Work History

May 2015-CurrentForensic Technician | State Of Arkansas | Tucker , AR

Assists in and conducts entry-level crime scene investigations; identifies documents, collects and preserves physical and biological evidence including fingerprints and DNA.
Assists with measurements of crime scenes. Makes casts and impressions, including tool marks, tire tracks, and shoeprints at crime scenes.
Rolls and processes fingerprints using both ink and digital fingerprint computer systems.
Takes photographs and video using film, digital and video cameras indoors and outdoors.
Maintains files of photographs including business licenses, registrants and employees.
Downloads digital images form field cameras, restocks cameras and creates tracking entries.
Files and maintains a variety of records. Generates reports. Orders office supplies.
Provides information and assists the public and other law enforcement agencies with a variety of requests and inquiries.
Operates and maintains a variety of forensic equipment and stocks forensic vehicles with supplies.
Testifies in court as an expert witness.
Performs other related duties, as assigned

January 2015-April 2015Legal Evidence Technician | City Of Hampton, Va | Hampton , VA

Receives evidence from law enforcement officers and/or agency representatives.
Receives tissue and blood samples from the Coroner's office.
Maintains security and condition of evidence; may testify regarding "chain of evidence" of items stored.
Catalogs items according to name of victim or suspect, or case number; maintains records of items' location and all handling until final disposition; stores items numerically, by nature of evidence and/or nature of case; retrieves evidence as requested by authorized persons; takes annual physical inventory.
Periodically sends disposition notices to authorized persons or investigating officers for authority to hold or dispose of; disposes of evidence when authorized and/or required retention period has elapsed either by releasing to the originating agency or releasing for destruction.

Answers questions on telephone or at counter from law enforcement agencies and District Attorney's office on status of evidence.
Releases evidence samples to authorized persons for analysis by the Defense.

April 2013-April 2015Police Cadet | City Of San Ramon | San Ramon , CA

Receives and responds to in-person and telephone complaints and/or requests for information; responds to routine queries concerning procedures and directions and refers to appropriate source(s); takes messages.
Assists in taking police reports regarding minor incidents from citizens and the public.
Gathers, compiles, and organizes data for departmental studies and/or projects.
Prepares charts, tables and diagrams, as appropriate to the job assignment.
Receives, sorts and distributes mail and sensitive correspondence within the Department and to various locations throughout the City.
Performs a variety of clerical duties, including light typing, filing, maintaining and retrieving a variety of records and forms, and general office reception duties.
Copies and distributes reports, correspondence and memos, as assigned.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

October 2011-March 2015Recreation Leader II | Iowas Of Oklahoma | Chandler , OK

The Recreation Leader II will assist with the Afterschool REC Program and ensure good customer service is administered to all guests.
The Afterschool REC Program is an enriched after school drop-off for youth ages 6 through 12 with homework assistance and recreational programs at four (4) park sites through out the City.
Recreation Leader II are expected to work independently and provide a menu of activities for participants at the assigned site.
The school year program hours are Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM with occasional weekends special events. Vacation and Summer programs hours are Monday through Friday from 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

June 2011-October 2011Recreation LeaderCity Of Manhattan Beach | City

The Recreation Leader I will assist in conducting a variety of recreation activities at an assigned facility as part of a broad program of community recreation, park, and leisure services and perform related work as required.
Recreation Leader I must display courteous and professional behavior toward the public and staff; and observe all safety and City rules and regulations.

Education

2014Bachelor of Science: Criminal JusticeCalifornia State University, Los Angeles, City, State

2014Associate of Arts: Administration of JusticeEast Los Angeles College, City, State

CurrentMPA: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, City, State

Affiliations

International Association for Fingerprints

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Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts : Administration of Justice
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