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Latent Print / Crime Scene Technician

CITY OF WACO, TEXAS -
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.50 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job 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
ABOUT THE COMPANY
- City of Waco
- 254-750-5740
Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.

Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.

The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.

Governance and Organization

Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.

The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.

The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.

The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.

With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.

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