Top 15 Crime scene technician Jobs in California

Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist I
San Bernardino County —San Bernardino County, CA
- $52,374.40 - $98,841.00 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- English
- Military encouraged
- Mileage reimbursement
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MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATOR TRAINEE
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources —Los Angeles County, CA
- $72,033.84 - $97,070.16 a year
- Overtime
- Nursing
- Heavy lifting
- RN License
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
Crime Scene Cleanup Technician (On-Call, Part-Time)
Remnant —Los Angeles, CA
- $30 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- No background check
- Driver's License
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist II
San Bernardino County —San Bernardino County, CA
- $66,788.80 - $98,841.00 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Military encouraged
- Fingerprint clearance
- Mileage reimbursement
8d
Forensic Specialist
City of Redlands, CA —Redlands, CA
- $76,979 - $95,964 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
5d
CRIME ANALYST III
Department of Justice —Sacramento County, CA
- $6,256 - $8,090 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
10d
Police Field & Evidence Technician
City of Santa Rosa, CA —Santa Rosa, CA
- $79,716 - $101,694 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
3d
SHERIFF'S TECHNICIAN
County of Colusa —Colusa, CA
- $48,084 - $78,924 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
11d
Forensic Identification Specialist I/II
Sacramento County, CA —Sacramento, CA
- $37.54 - $51.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- Word processing
9d
Field Technician
Steri-Clean SoCal, CA —San Dimas, CA
- $22 - $32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Office
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Deputy Coroner
County of Kern —Bakersfield, CA
- $5,914.07 - $7,067.86 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Identification Bureau Supervisor
County of Solano —Fairfield, CA
- $88,871.77 - $108,024.19 a year
- Email
- Addiction Medicine
- Laboratory experience
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
10d
Mold Remediation Technician
Bio 911 —Walnut Creek, CA
- $27 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Paid time off
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Remediation Project Manager
Bio 911 —Walnut Creek, CA
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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Restoration Technician
BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC —Tustin, CA
- $15 - $28 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Management
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist I

San Bernardino County -
San Bernardino County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$52,374.40 - $98,841.00 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Non-CDL Class C
Respirator

Full Job Description

The Job

The Scientific Investigations Bureau of the Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialists I who will learn to collect, document, and preserve physical evidence at crime scenes; maintain related equipment and instruments; and complete case reports. This is the trainee level in the series (Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist I, II, III); incumbents work under immediate supervision while receiving training and acquiring the knowledge and skills required for promotion to Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist II (up to $91,790 Annually).

Note: Applications are also being accepted for Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist II. Review announcement and requirements on our website. A separate application is required for each level.

For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist I job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Promotion: Incumbents are eligible for promotion to Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist II ($66,788 - $91,790 Annually) upon meeting the minimum requirements for that class. Incumbents must promote within fifteen (15) months or be terminated. Likewise, Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialists II are eligible for promotion to Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist III ($71,926 - $98,841 Annually) upon meeting the minimum requirements for that class and must promote within 36 months or employment will be terminated. Regular status can only be achieved at the Sheriff's Crime Scene Specialist III level.

2) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.

3) Availability: This department is a "24/7" operation. Applicants must be available for all shifts, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination. The incumbents will be required to work rotating, night, weekend, day, on-call, and graveyard shifts, as well as holidays and weekends.

4) License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
5) Physical: Incumbents must be able to climb up and down embankments, and hike short distances over rough terrain, while carrying up to 40 lbs; work in inclement (hot/cold/wet) weather; and be able to work while wearing an Air Purifying Respirator (APR).
6) Medical: Incumbents must pass a yearly medical exam to verify the ability to wear an APR.

7) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Must meet one of the following options:

Option A - Experience: One (1) year of full-time work experience with a law enforcement agency processing evidence at or from crime scenes. Experience must include technical processing, collecting, or photographing of evidence.

- OR -

Option B - Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in criminalistics, forensics, or a related physical or natural science, which includes at least 9 semester (12 quarter) units from courses in crime scene investigation, evidence collection, and college-level mathematics (trigonometry is preferred). A list of completed college coursework or transcripts must be submitted with the application.

Note:
Degree and/or coursework must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Criminal Justice courses will NOT be considered as they are not classified within the physical or natural sciences.

Desired Qualifications

An ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability in:

Basic Crime Scene
Evidence Collection

Selection Process

Examination: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online written assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Photography & Evidence
Report Writing & English Grammar
Interpersonal Skills

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, July 31, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

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