Crime Scene Analyst

Job Description:

Crime Scene Analyst

Description

Job Summary

About the Position:
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as a Crime Scene Analyst. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong observational skills, integrity, and the ability to remain composed while working in sensitive and sometimes challenging environments.

As a key member of the investigative team, you will collaborate with law enforcement personnel, forensic specialists, and legal professionals to ensure evidence is handled according to established protocols and standards. Your work will play a critical role in reconstructing events, supporting case development, and contributing to the pursuit of justice.
This position requires travel and includes public speaking and engagement with the community. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities and occasional work on weekends and holidays.

Our Mission
To enhance public safety and ensure a quality of life, safety, and welfare for the citizens of Mohave County. To wisely use the resources which have been entrusted to us. To maintain public trust through open, honest, and ethical behavior; exercising integrity in the use of power and authority. To perform all duties with the highest level of personal and professional principles. To create positive relationships with the public by treating all with fairness, dignity, and compassion.

Sheriff Schuster has been hard at work on a 10 Year Strategic Plan for the development and future of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Schuster presented the 10 Year Strategic Plan to the Mohave County Board of Supervisors Budget Workshop meeting on May 17, 2019. Sheriff Schuster is hopeful that we have the support we need and will see the requested budget increase adopted this August. As always, Sheriff Schuster continues to fight for the citizens and his staff to ensure the safety and security of our communities and the ability to provide top-notch law enforcement and public safety services.
Proud to Offer:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
• 39 hours of PTO front loaded
  • Regular accrual starts on 7 th pay period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
  • Contribution rate of 12.00%
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Perform work with a greater purpose

Essential Job Functions

Respond to crime scenes, photographing scenes, collecting evidence, processing latent fingerprints, document work product in an accurate manner for court proceedings.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist Evidence Custodian in releasing and booking in evidence, training other employees regarding crime scene evidence collection, testifying in court regarding job functions.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree (or 120 college credits) from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 20 college level credits in biology, chemistry, forensic technology, forensic science, criminal science, physical anthropology or physical science
• OR 5 years' experience working as a forensic analyst or crime scene technician, or certified law enforcement officer.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must pass drug screen post offer.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
• Pass a background check and polygraph examination.
• Be on call based on operational needs.
• Work a variety of shifts, days off, weekends or holidays as determined by operational needs.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology and physical sciences;
• Mathematical concepts to include conversions and algebra;
• Basic drawing and sketching techniques;
• Digital photography techniques;
• Photography
• Report Writing
• Testifying in court proceedings
• Communication with other Sheriff's Office employees
• Driving county owned vehicles
• Use a computer and mobile phone;
• Apply crime scene investigation techniques in various field situations;
• Learn theory of fingerprinting and fingerprints;
• Learn methods and techniques of latent fingerprinting processing and latent evidence processing;
• Learn statutes related to crime scene investigations, fingerprinting and photography;
• Work in the absence of supervision;
• Make independent decisions and apply logical reasoning;
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports in a timely manner;
• Communicate clearly and concisely while demonstrating professionalism;
• Maintain effective working relationships with victims, suspects, and law enforcement personnel;
• Deal with uncooperative and hostile suspects, witnesses and victims.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of this classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Closing Date/Time: 4/12/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$48,380.80 - $57,782.40 Annually