Job Description
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Duties
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary
- Takes photographs of crime scenes and suspects; photographs scenes of accidents; takes casts of shoe prints, tire marks, and other impressions as directed
- Photographs, handles, and fingerprints deceased bodies at crime scenes and after autopsies
- Identifies, collects, and preserves all matters of evidence as directed or released to his/her custody; prepares evidence for submission to laboratories
- Processes crime scenes and related evidence for latent fingerprints for use in criminal proceedings
- Assists in fingerprinting and photographing prisoners and others as directed
- Prepares crime scene reports and sketches
- Maintains records with computer entries and written reports
- Operates a crime scene vehicle to respond to service locations
- Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
- This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work
- Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed
Requirements
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree in Forensic Science, a Forensic Science field or closely related field
- Or Certificate in the Forensic Science field
- One (1) year related experience
- Knowledge of photography, fingerprint development, evidence handling, and report writing preferred
- Successfully complete the forensics written examination
- Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
Knowledge, 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 police 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 Crime Scene Academy, 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
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Physical Abilities -
The physical abilities listed below are requirements to perform the essential functions and responsibilities. - Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye. Must be able to properly identify and differentiate colors
- Hearing acuity, single hearing levels should not exceed 25 decibels at either 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz nor exceed 30 decibels at 3000 Hz frequencies in each ear
- 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 full face respirator
- Sit up to 7 hours per day
- Stand up to 8 hours per day
- Walk up to 8 hours per day
- Drive up to 4 hours per day
- Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
- Continuously reach
- Frequently bend, crawl, squat, climb, kneel and twist
A member may be exposed to a wide range of any of the following conditions, which may be unpleasant and uncomfortable:
- Wetness (water) from high humidity at night, fog, scenes processed in wet areas
- Slippery walking surfaces due to water at fire, crash scenes, roofs of structures, any scene processed in rainy/damp conditions
- Debris from broken glass, fire, roof accidents, uneven terrain, natural disasters, and/or overhead structures
- Frequent close contact with other forensic science specialists/peers, supervisors, citizens, arrested subjects, and deceased bodies
- The need for flexibility in limited service locations, attics, crawlspaces, inside and under vehicles
- Loud noise at service locations, to include, but not limited to, crash scenes, construction sites, detention facilities, alarms/sirens and/or generator use
- Possibility of burns due to service at fire scenes, crash scenes, and/or chemicals used in advanced crime scene procedures
- Constant fingerprint dusting powders and dust and dirt associated with outdoor service locations
- Pollen and insect and animal bites at any outdoor service location
- Toxic chemicals used in advanced crime scene processing, containers formerly used to store/transport narcotics or evidence from arson scenes
- Fumes of decomposing human or animal remains
- Frequent handling of evidence suspected of being exposed to the Hepatitis, AIDS virus, humans suspected of having Tuberculosis or Meningitis, and being present at scenes where there is a great deal of blood shed
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