Crime Scene Investigator
Salary
$50,095.00 - $89,644.00 Annually
Location
100 E. Police Plaza, Greensboro, NC 27402, USA, NC
Job Type
Active Full-Time
Job Number
05367
Department
Police
Division
Forensics Division
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/11/2026 11:49 PM Eastern
Description
Join The City of Greensboro as a Crime Scene Investigator!
Make a lasting impact in your community. The Greensboro Police Department is looking for detail-oriented professionals ready to serve our community through the science of forensic investigation.
Compensation and Benefits:
Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $50,095.00 - $60,942.00 Full Salary Range: $50,095.00 - $89,644.00 Annually
Benefits:
The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.
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Shift Work Schedule:
Shifts may include daytime and nighttime hours, or both. The schedule is comprised of fluctuating workdays.
Monday to Sunday, including some holidays and weekends. Shifts are 12, 10, and 4 hours
Position is subject to mandatory activation, on-call, and call-backs in response to immediate public service needs.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Working with the City of Greensboro means being part of something bigger than yourself. You'll be surrounded by a team of dedicated professionals who support one another and are driven by a shared commitment to public service. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a meaningful career that supports justice, truth, and community safety. Join a place where your work truly matters.
About the Role
The Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) plays a critical role in solving cases and bringing justice to victims by providing expert-level forensic services and detailed scene documentation. As a CSI, you'll respond to a wide variety of scenes and conduct examinations, collect and preserve physical evidence, and perform forensic testing.
This role requires a high level of attention to detail, emotional resilience, strong communication skills, and the ability to make independent judgments in high-pressure environments. You'll routinely encounter physical and psychological demands-from prolonged exposure to crime scenes and deceased individuals to working in extreme environmental conditions. Candidates should be comfortable operating field equipment, taking meticulous notes, and preparing clear and accurate documentation for court testimony. General physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or manipulate heavier weight.
Key duties include:
Conducting forensic assessments and documenting crime scenes
Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather additional context
Photographing and mapping crime scenes, preparing sketches and diagrams
Collecting, preserving, and packaging physical evidence for lab analysis
Performing chemical and non-chemical processing for latent prints, trace evidence, and biological fluids
Conducting presumptive tests for suspected blood or unknown substances
Writing comprehensive scene reports and testifying in court
Managing scene logistics, vehicle use, and maintaining forensic tools/equipment
Are you ready to turn evidence into answers? Apply Now!, and be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in public safety and justice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Requirements
To remain in this position, the selected applicant must obtain:
(1) Division of Criminal Information Network (DCIN) General Certification
(2) Certification as a Chemical Analyst through the State of North Carolina
(3) International Certification as a Crime Scene Investigator through the International Association for Identifications Board Certification Program within one year of eligibility.
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What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED
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Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
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How many years of directly related experience (i.e., biological evidence, latent prints, firearms evidence, and more) do you possess? Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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In your own words Clearly describe your directly related experience (company name, job duties, etc.) (i.e., biological evidence, latent prints, firearms evidence, and more) you have. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have a current, valid drivers license?
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What is your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
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Do you have experience using Microsoft Outlook (i.e. checking e-mails, calendar management etc.)?
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Do you have experience identifying, collecting and preserving evidence?
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Do you have knowledge of unique fields of forensic analysis such as blood analysis, latent print examination and firearms examination?
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Do you have a Division of Criminal Information Network (DCIN) General Certification?
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Do you possess a Certification as a Chemical Analyst through the State of North Carolina?
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Do you have a International Certification as a Crime Scene Investigator through the International Association for Identifications Board Certification Program?
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Do you have Knowledge of biological evidence (blood/DNA), trace/transfer evidence (fiber/hair), latent prints, and firearms evidence?
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Do you have Knowledge of technical methods administered for the recognition, documentation, collection, and preservation of evidence?
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I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
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In your own words Clearly describe your directly related experience (company name, job duties, etc.) (i.e., biological evidence, latent prints, firearms evidence, and more) or Federal Government or related field. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
Required Question
Employer City of Greensboro
Address 300 West Washington Street
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401
Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov