Sheriff's Crime Scene Investigator
Apply NowCompany: Hennepin County, MN
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55407
Description:
Salary: $73,028.05 - $109,542.08 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25SHRF352FM015
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Forensic Sciences
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
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 internationally accredited 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.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit
Location and hours:
This position is located at the Forensic Science building located 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. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Sheriff Crime Scene Investigator.
Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
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 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 reduce 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 (log in as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this for application best practices and tips.
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:
Fahad Mansoor
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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The requirements of this position are:
This position is located at the Forensic Science Building, 531 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click to read about the County Permit Program.
Working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
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Do you have a Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license?
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How many years of experience do you have working as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota?
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Describe your experience working as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25SHRF352FM015
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Forensic Sciences
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
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 internationally accredited 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.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit
Location and hours:
This position is located at the Forensic Science building located 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. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Sheriff Crime Scene Investigator.
Click to view the job classification specification.
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 bloodstain pattern analysis, shooting reconstruction/trajectory analysis, and forensic mapping.
- 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 aHennepin 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.
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 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 reduce 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 (log in as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this for application best practices and tips.
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:
Fahad Mansoor
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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The requirements of this position are:
This position is located at the Forensic Science Building, 531 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click to read about the County Permit Program.
Working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license?
- Yes
- No
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How many years of experience do you have working as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
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Describe your experience working as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
- College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
- Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
- Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
- Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
- Hennepin County job notification emails
- Indeed.com
- Job fair or networking event
- Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
- Professional association (job board or email)
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
- Other
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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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