Crime Scene Technician I

Duties

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Secures the crime scene and the evidence within.
• Documents crime scenes and items of evidence by hand written notes, photographically and by videotape.
• 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.
• Processes crime scenes and persons for latent print 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.
• Submits evidence to forensic laboratories via the property and evidence section.
• Acts as a liaison with other agencies such as forensic laboratories.
• Completes reports and documents relating to the technical investigation of crime scenes.
• Testifies in court proceedings on issues relating to the technical investigation of crime scene.

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.

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

Requirements

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• 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; -OR-
• 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 Requirement:

• 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 service members 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.

Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors
Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information including giving and receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively in standard English.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to perform repetitive tasks.
Verbal Aptitude: Must communicate efficiently and effectively in standard English. Must speak with poise, confidence, and voice control.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; calculate decimals and percentages.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in handling, sorting, and managing paperwork and documentation.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of modern office equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: May require the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal effectively with people from a variety of departments in both giving and receiving instructions. Must be able to perform duties when confronted with individuals acting under stress.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging information by means of spoken words: hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
Environmental Requirements: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, i.e. dirt, cold, rain, fumes.

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