Crime Scene Evidence Technician

City of Sebastian•Sebastian, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Evidence Lead, this position is responsible for identifying, collecting, processing, and preserving crime scene and accident evidence to aid in criminal and civil prosecutions. Essential Job Functions include identifying, collecting, processing, and preserving crime scene and accident evidence; identifying, collecting, securing, and taking legal custody of fingerprints, fluids, fibers, tracks and other trace evidence. The role involves responding to calls for service and processing crime scenes, maintaining storage areas for property and evidence, and conducting in-service training for department personnel. The technician will thoroughly document crime scene details using specialized equipment, photograph evidence and scenes, collect surveillance videos, and process digital media. Responsibilities also include collecting, developing, preserving, comparing, classifying, and filing latent fingerprints, writing detailed reports, and maintaining secure custody of evidence. The position assists police officers with paperwork, organizes and catalogs evidence, and maintains computer records. The technician prepares and submits evidence for laboratory analysis, obtains evidence destruction orders, and coordinates with officers for evidence destruction or disposal. Additionally, the role involves conducting FCIC/NCIC warrant and Criminal History checks, assembling and organizing evidence for court presentation, attending court to present evidence and testimony, and signing out evidence to authorized personnel. The technician also assists other agencies in utilizing forensic evidence and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or related field
One (1) year of experience in evidence processes or related field
Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
Knowledge of evidentiary procedures.
Knowledge of the use of photographic equipment in the processing of crime scenes.
Knowledge of status regarding court cases and disposal or destruction dates.
Knowledge of office administration practices, concepts, and automation applications.
Knowledge of municipal code, directives, and procedures and of city services and operations.
Knowledge and principles of customer service and telephone etiquette.
Skill in the use of computers and software/program applications, e.g., spreadsheet and word processing applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
Ability to enter evidence in RMS and tracking procedures.
Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to evidence requests.
Ability to use proper spelling, grammar, and format for all correspondence.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, city personnel, and other public or outside agencies.
Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
Ability to complete assignments accurately and on a timely basis.
Ability to think and act quickly, calmly, and accurately in emergency situations in accordance with departmental rules and regulations.
Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently with multiple assignments.

Nice To Haves

NCIC/FCIC, evidence packaging, tracking and processing Certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies, collects, processes, and preserves crime scene and accident evidence to aid in criminal and civil prosecutions.
Identifies, collects, secures, and takes legal custody of fingerprints, fluids, fibers, tracks and other trace evidence.
Responds to calls for service and processes crime scenes to process, photograph, collect, and preserve evidence.
Maintains storage areas, ensuring secure, proper, and orderly storage of property and evidence according to established policies, procedures and filing systems.
Conducts in-service training sessions for department personnel in the handling and preservation of physical evidence.
Thoroughly documents crime scene details using specific techniques and procedures and specialized technical equipment; photographs and measures the crime scene, documenting the location of all evidence, and other important objects and details.
Photographs evidence, persons, collateral areas, and secondary scenes; collects surveillance videos from ancillary sites for supporting documentation; processes and converts digital media.
Collects, develops, preserves, compares, classifies, and files latent fingerprints.
Writes detailed crime scene and photo log reports, activity logs, case files and technical reports.
Receives and maintains secure custody of evidence, ensuring property received matches associated records.
Assists Police Officers and other officials, as necessary, to ensure proper and timely completion of paperwork pertaining to evidence processing and storage.
Organizes and catalogs evidence and property and prepares and maintains related computer records; prepares back-up computer records.
Maintains written and computer records cataloging items held as evidence, confiscated property, or abandoned property, and bicycle impound lot.
Prepares and submits evidence for laboratory analysis, preparing associated paperwork and transporting items to appropriate laboratories; receives evidence from laboratories.
Obtains evidence destruction orders and coordinates with officers assigned to have evidence destroyed; processes items, City surplus property auctions, for re-use by Police Department, Finance Department, or property owners, as appropriate.
Conducts FCIC/NCIC warrant and Criminal History checks prior to returning firearms to owner.
Assembles and organizes evidence for presentation in court; attends court and presents evidence and testimony pertaining to evidentiary process.
Signs out evidence to Department personnel, attorneys, court personnel, etc., as appropriate, and ensures proper and timely return.
Assists other City of Sebastian personnel, other law enforcement and multi-jurisdictional agencies to utilize forensic evidence to identify criminal activity and resolve criminal cases.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.