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Sheriff's Crime Scene Investigator (Internal Sheriff's Office applicants only)
Hennepin County
Sheriff's Office
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Salary
$78,987.14 - $118,480.71
per year
Type
Closes
February 18, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves investigating crime scenes by collecting and preserving evidence, taking photos and sketches, and sometimes testifying in court, while also handling patrol duties in a busy county sheriff's office.
It's perfect for current sheriff's office employees who are licensed peace officers and comfortable with irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and being on call around the clock.
No science degree is needed, just strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Key Requirements
- One year or more of experience as a licensed Peace Officer
- Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license as a Peace Officer
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Hennepin County driver's permit
- Availability to work flexible shifts including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
- Availability for 24/7 emergency callback
- Current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (limited duration employees ineligible)
- Ability to provide a buccal DNA sample for laboratory contamination database
Full Job Description
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is currently seeking a Crime Scene Investigator to join their team in the Forensic Science Laboratory. The HCSO Forensic Science Laboratory is an ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 accredited forensic testing laboratory that offers a multitude of forensic services to agencies throughout the county. Crime Scene Investigators are responsible for the processing of crime scenes throughout Hennepin County as well as performing patrol functions. A scientific background is not required.
All Forensic Science Laboratory personnel are required to have a buccal sample collected for the purpose of generating a DNA profile to be included in a laboratory DNA contamination database.
Location and hours:
This position is located at the Forensic Science Building at 531 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. This position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. This schedule requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.This position is located at the Forensic Science Building at 531 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. This position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. This schedule requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.
About the position type:
This position is internally classified as a Sheriff Crime Scene Investigator.
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In this position, you will:
- Locate, collect, preserve, and process evidence.
- Photograph crime and accident scenes.
- Measure, sketch, and complete diagrams of crime scenes.
- Package evidence for transportation to forensic laboratory facility.
- Locate, develop, and recover latent fingerprints.
- Perform specialized functions including trajectory analysis and forensic mapping.
- Prepare written reports and other documents.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable SOP’s and accreditation standards.
- Testify in court and present and explain photographs, charts, and exhibits.
- Educate law enforcement agencies in crime scene management.
- One year or more of experience as a licensed Peace Officer.
- A Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license as a Peace Officer.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
- Availability to work different shifts including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Availability for emergency callback 24 hours a day.
- Critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of criminal court procedures and experience testifying in court.
- Experience preserving evidence integrity and/or maintaining chain of custody for evidence.
About the department:
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (select Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education, experience, and passing an exam. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the written test. Candidates who successfully pass the written test will be referred to the hiring supervisor and invited to participate in a practical test and ride-along. The practical test will consist of photographing and processing physical evidence at a simulated crime scene. Individuals who pass the examinations and are in a top group will participate in an oral interview process.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lidy.Vu@hennepin.us
hcpromo
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