CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST - 71001641

About the position

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is currently accepting applications for passionate and motivated applicants looking for a challenging opportunity and interested in becoming part of FDLE forensics. Our casework strategy requires a team dynamic to successfully serve State of Florida law enforcement agencies and our communities. We value problem-solvers who strive for self and organizational improvement. Crime laboratory analysts conduct scientific analysis on physical evidence, author laboratory reports and provide expert testimony in criminal justice proceedings. Routine Digital Evidence activities include device repair and hardware-based data recovery methods; forensic data recovery and analysis of computers, mobile devices, and other digital storage media; reporting and testimony.

Responsibilities

• Performing essential tasks to intake, examine and/or analyze physical evidence associated with criminal investigations
• Assisting with evaluating analytical methods and procedures
• Maintaining section equipment and logbooks, and performing various quality control checks
• Maintaining the laboratory, including cleaning work areas and equipment
• Maintaining integrity of evidence and chain of custody
• Preparing reports that are technically accurate and are supported by the case record information

Requirements

• A bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with completion of at least 15 credit hours in science-related coursework, computer engineering, computer science, computer forensics, physics, or mathematics graded at a 'C' or better
• or a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university and two years of work experience in the area of digital investigations

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques used in the analysis of physical evidence as it applies to the forensic laboratory
• Knowledge of the procedure for packaging, handling and preserving evidence
• Skill in the use of scientific laboratory equipment
• Ability to analyze results, formulate conclusions and present findings verbally and in writing
• Ability to give sworn testimony as an expert witness in court
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Benefits

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Pension and investment retirement plan options
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts