The crime analyst will have an active role in all or part of the following duties: assisting with records checks, collection of real estate and financial transactions, registration and driver's license checks, lineups, monitoring certain court actions and act as a liaison with other county and municipal offices as directed. This position may also be called upon to collect and disseminate intelligence as well as statistical data. Work is performed in accordance with Sheriff's Office rules and regulations, policies and procedures and through general staff orders, verbal and/or written from superior officers. This function requires considerable independent judgment in making decisions and possessing the ability to maintain confidentiality. The analyst will work in the criminal investigations unit.

Tasks: Conducts forensic investigations in the field and laboratory with approved methods to locate, identify, develop, preserve, and fully document (through photos, notes, and measurements) all manners of evidence. Prepare collected evidence to establish and maintain chain of custody, for possible submission to crime laboratories for analysis and prosecution. Locate, develop, preserve, and collect DNA, trace, hidden evidence, impression evidence, and friction ridge detail from evidence using sequential processing, and advanced photographic techniques using alternate light sources. Prepare crime scene sketches by hand and/or computer-aided diagrams. Safely work with, in, and around deceased individuals, biological matter, foul odors, insect activity, extreme environmental conditions, and other hazards, for long hours that include nights, weekends, holidays, and during states of emergency with little to no prior notice. Must be able to make correct critical decisions in intense situations. Attend autopsies to photograph, collect, document, and package all evidence obtained from decedents. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in a courteous and professional manner. Prepare reports to document case involvement in a timely manner. Testify in depositions and court proceedings regarding these matters in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner. Participate in community events. Perform other related duties as required.