Employment Opportunity

Forensic Technologists & Crime Laboratory Analysts

Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida

DISCIPLINES & LOCATIONS

Biology: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa
Crime Scene Investigation: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Tallahassee
Digital Evidence: Tallahassee, Tampa
Document Examination: Pensacola
Evidence Intake: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa
Firearms: Jacksonville, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa
Footwear & Tire: Tampa
Friction Ridge (Latents): Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa
Seized Drugs: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Tampa
Trace Materials: Orlando
Toxicology: Orlando, Tallahassee

Salary:

Forensic Technologist $32,760 per year
Crime Laboratory Analyst $50,948 per year

Final Filing Date: December 31, 2023

FORENSIC LABORATORY POOL

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Duties

Duties and responsibilities vary depending on the discipline and position held, but may include:

Performing essential tasks to intake, examine and/or analyze physical evidence associated with criminal investigations;
Assisting with evaluating analytical methods and procedures;
Preparing reagents, maintaining section equipment and logbooks, and performing various quality control checks; and
Maintaining the laboratory including cleaning laboratory work areas and equipment.

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

This pool includes Forensic Technologists (FT) and Crime Laboratory Analysts (CLA). Minimum qualifications vary for each discipline and position. Those listed here are the minimum to qualify for a general Forensic Technologist. Based on your education and experience, you will be placed in the appropriate FT and CLA pools.

A bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university;

A minimum of two years professional or technical work experience in an accredited forensic laboratory or an accredited law enforcement agency;

Forensic discipline certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of terminology and techniques used in the forensic laboratory;
Knowledge of the procedure for packaging, handling and preserving evidence;
Skill in the preparation of reagents and the use of scientific laboratory equipment;
Ability to analyze results, formulate conclusions and present findings verbally and in writing;
Ability to give sworn testimony in court.; and
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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