Job Description
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Duties
Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities
- Responds as directed to process crime scenes, including after normal working hours and on weekends and holidays
- Performs all areas of crime scene processing
- Identifies, collects and preserves physical evidence in accordance with legal requirements
- Locates and processes latent fingerprints at crime scenes and on collected evidence
- Identifies, collects, preserves, processes and submits DNA and other biological evidence
- Collects physical evidence such as tool marks and tire impressions with molds, casting, etc.
- Performs chemical processing of evidence obtained at scenes or submitted by officers and submits to appropriate lab as needed
- Operates alternate light sources in the processing and/or documentation of crime scenes and evidence
- Takes digital photographs and videos to thoroughly document crime scenes and evidence
- Utilizes advanced technology in crime scene processing, such as laser trajectory tracking
- Diagrams and sketches crime scenes, including with the use of laser mapping equipment
- Processes firearms, bullets, casings, residue, etc. for evidence and entry into appropriate tracking/identification systems
- Processes evidence submitted by road patrol officers for latent prints and other evidence
- Researches, prepares and submits grant requests, particularly as they relate to equipment technology and related areas
- Prepares high quality written reports for all crime scenes and/or evidence processed
- Prepares accurate scale models, diagrams, photos and other graphic aides for investigative and courtroom uses
- Maintains appropriate records for the proper introduction of evidence in court
- Prepares cases for court and testifies in trials and other court proceedings
- Conducts fingerprint analysis/comparison and operates AFIS terminal
- Provides liaison between department and FDLE, FBI and PBSO labs and latent print sections
- Transports evidence to and from crime labs and latent unit as needed
- Ensures that the chain of evidence is maintained and that all the rules of evidence are strictly followed
- Maintains all work areas in a neat, clean and hazard free manner
- Maintains current knowledge of all legal changes that may have an effect on responsibilities of crime scene procedure, evidence handling, and property control
- Processes mail requests relating to crime scene and evidence
- Develops and maintains an inventory of needed crime scene supplies and equipment
- Trains officers and less experienced crime scene investigators in crime scene processing and related areas
- Makes presentations to community groups as assigned
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Science or related field or equivalent training and experience, and
- Certification by IAI or equivalent organization preferred, and
- Minimum of three years of related crime scene investigation or forensics experience or equivalent, and
- Experience in all aspects of crime scene investigation, including scene processing and evidence collection, evidence processing, biological evidence processing, and firearms related evidence processing
- Experience with digital photography and video recording of crime scenes and evidence, including the use of alternate light sources, and
- Experience with the classification and comparison of fingerprints, or
- Any related combination of training, education and experience
Special Qualifications/Preferences
- Valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record
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Job Tags
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