Crime Scene Technician I Position Available In Osceola, Florida

Crime Scene Technician I 
Salary $45,155.00 Annually Location Police Department, FL Job Type Full-time Job Number 2674 Department Police Division Investigations Opening Date 04/22/2025 Closing Date 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit NAGE White

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
MINIMUM

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

The following education and experience will be accepted: Associate degree or higher in Crime Scene Technology, Forensic and Investigative Science, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related applied sciences field of study; OR Graduation from high school and a minimum of two (2) years of verifiable full-time work experience with a law enforcement agency as a Crime Scene Technician or Investigator. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs skilled work for the Police Department in the collection and identification of evidence at crime scenes. Work involves collection of physical and latent evidence; analysis, documentation and preservation of evidence; and the presentation of evidence to the courts. This position requires working with considerable technical independence according to accepted principles and general policies of the Police Department. Reports to the Police Sergeant or Lieutenant.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts crime scene searches to collect and preserve physical evidence; photographs crime scenes and accidents; processes physical evidence turned in by investigating officers for such possible identifying elements as latent fingerprints, bloodstains, hair and fiber, and tool marks. Analysis of identified evidence and preserves all evidence for presentation in court; transports evidence to the State laboratory for detailed analysis if warranted. Maintains filing system for mug shots, crime scene photographs, 35mm digital photo files. Prepares detailed investigation reports; assembles and organizes statements and evidence for presentation in court; attends court and presents evidence and testimony. Prints and files digital photographs for departmental use, including crime or accident scene photographs, and mug shots; maintains department cameras and associated equipment; maintains inventory of photograph print supplies and distributes among department personnel as necessary. Coordinates lab work requests. Attends autopsies when necessary. Reviews update reports of crime scene processing and physical evidence collection. Maintains and provides video equipment for use in court. Maintains computer files, including data entry duties. Maintains a working knowledge of new laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and policies and procedures.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other work as required. This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position. Employer
City of Palm Bay
Address
120 Malabar Road Palm Bay, Florida, 32907