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Location

Largo, FL | United States

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Job description

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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

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

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Salary

$51.64k - $82.62k