Criminalistics Recruit

Duties

• Learn to analyze and compare friction ridge prints/impressions utilizing various tools, comparison software and/or databases following established procedures and section protocols.
• Proper evidence collection/packaging techniques, and other related activities following scientific principles and established procedures. This may include completing test fires of firearms following established protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Photograph and collect standards such as DNA, fingerprints, etc. from subjects living or deceased in various scene locations.
• Prepare detailed notes and reports, including basic computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications (i.e. Word; Excel) and entering information into ACISS (records management system).
• Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Effectively present information to groups and respond to questions from managers, attorneys, investigators and detectives.
• Participate in court related activities, such as hearings, depositions and testifying in criminal/civil trials as a witness.
• Maintains a clean laboratory and equipment, while safely mixing and testing various chemicals used for developing/enhancing impression evidence while being able to comprehend and follow directions for measuring, such as standard and metric, which may include liquid volume, and weight.

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

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Possess/maintain a valid Florida driver's license and obtain/maintain NCIC/FCIC certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass a Latent Print Examiner Candidate Skills assessment to differentiate patterns and identify similarities and/or dissimilarities between items in comparison prior to being considered for the position and in conjunction with the oral board as part of the overall candidate selection process.
• FDLE Biometric Identification System (BIS) certification must be obtained within one (1) year from date of appointment.
• Must successfully complete the in-house Latent Print Examiner Training Program within (2) years of employment

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