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Crime Scene Technician I

Company

City of Lauderhill
Address , Lauderhill, 33313, Fl
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $47,983 - $82,068 a year
Expires 2023-10-06
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
Description

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to the technical investigation of a crime scene and the continued processing of evidence to assist police in their effort to solve crimes. Employees in this classification perform skilled, technical work. Position is responsible for the collection and processing of evidence at the crime scene.

Examples of Duties

  • Performs the location and recovery of evidence from a crime scene; the location of latent prints, recovery of tire, sole, and toolmark impressions, determination of point of origin and sequence of projectiles strikes through all materials, location and enhancement of blood evidence, and the recovery of all forms of physical and trace evidence.
  • Conducts shooting incident reconstructions.
  • Recovers and packages items of evidentiary value from crime scenes, victims, witnesses, and suspects in a professional and legal manner while maintaining proper chain-of-custody.
  • Performs advanced processing of items of evidence such as recovery of samples of biological material suitable for DNA analysis, processing of items of evidence for latent prints, and photography of evidence items utilizing scientific and technical equipment such as forensic light sources, chemical solutions and advanced photographic techniques.
  • Completes reports and documents relating to the technical investigation of crime scenes.
  • Processes crime scenes and persons for latent print evidence.
  • Acts as a liaison with other agencies such as forensic laboratories.
  • Documents crime scenes and items of evidence by hand written notes, photographically and by videotape.
  • Submits evidence to forensic laboratories via the property and evidence section.
  • Secures the crime scene and the evidence within.
  • Surveys crime scenes and identifies the location of items of evidence utilizing distance and angle measuring equipment and creates sketches and diagrams from data recovered.
  • Testifies in court proceedings on issues relating to the technical investigation of crime scene.

Minimum Training and Experience

High school diploma, supplemented by two (2) years of professional, hands-on experience processing crime scenes for a law enforcement agency; or an Associates Degree in Crime Scene Technology or related field; a Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Crime Scene Technology or related field is preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Special Requirements:
  • Valid Florida Driver's License

Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Marginal Functions

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Performs routine office functions such as updating forms, filing, faxing, servicing office machines, operating a computer and answering phones.

Monitors supplies inventory; orders supplies and materials as needed.

Maintains crime scene unit offices and lab in a clean and orderly fashion.

Trains officers and other designated persons in crime scene related skills.

Performs related duties as directed.