Crime Scene Specialist

Duties:

Essential Functions:

• Investigates and processes crime scenes through observation, photography, documentation, fingerprint development, casting, or by other means as necessary.
• Develops, collects, transports, and secures evidence or other property from criminal cases adhering to the chain of custody and control measures.
• Testifies in court related proceedings.
• Prepares reports that are complete, clear and concise.
• Conducts public relations activities as directed.
• All Citrus County Sheriff’s Office employees are considered ‘essential workers’ and are subject to working in any capacity/hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations, including but not limited to, in-County and out-of-County deployments.

Requirements:

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods used in locating, collecting, and preserving physical evidence and the use of such evidence in establishing guilt or innocence.
• Knowledge of and competency in fingerprinting and modern latent print processing techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of and competency in forensic photography.
• Knowledge of and competency in modern criminal investigation methods and criminal identification techniques.
• Ability to give qualifying testimony in the field of fingerprinting, photography, latent fingerprint development and collection and preservation of evidence.
• Ability to successfully complete the Forensics Field Training and Evaluation Program.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to express oneself clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effective time management skills to analyze workload, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform all functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Keyboard skills required, as well as basic computer knowledge.
• Must have the ability to think and act quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergencies

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree or higher in Crime Scene Investigations, Forensic Science or a Physical Science;
• OR two years of related experience in Crime Scene or Forensics;
• OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to climb stairs, steps and expandable ladders, while carrying necessary equipment.
• Operate motor vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, day or night, in compliance with all state laws and regulations regarding operation and licensure.
• Process crime scenes and mix chemicals while wearing a respirator.
• Sit, stand or walk up to 8 hours per day.
• Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Continuous reaching.
• Frequent crawling, bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, and kneeling.
• May require exposure to temperature/weather extremes, strong odors/fumes, toxic agents, smoke, dust, pollen wetness, humidity, animal/wildlife, blood/bodily fluids/pathogenic substances, explosives or traffic hazards.

Requirements:

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.

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