Crime Scene Specialist

Citrus County Sheriff's Office • Citrus County, FL

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About The Position

The Crime Scene Specialist documents, collects, preserves, and processes physical evidence from crime scenes to support criminal investigations and prosecutions. The role protects evidence integrity and continuity through forensic techniques, reporting, and collaboration with deputies and detectives. Specialists respond to a range of incidents, including sensitive scenes, and turn scene information into reliable investigative findings.

All Citrus County Sheriff’s Office employees are considered essential emergency workers and may be required to work in any capacity or hours deemed necessary during activations, including in-county and out-of-county deployments. The position may involve testifying in court, preparing reports, and conducting public relations activities as directed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods for locating, collecting, and preserving physical evidence and using it to establish guilt or innocence.
• Knowledge of and competency in fingerprinting and modern latent print processing techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of and competency in forensic photography.
• Knowledge of and competency in modern criminal investigation methods and criminal identification techniques.
• Ability to give qualifying testimony in fingerprinting, photography, latent fingerprint development, and evidence collection and preservation.
• Ability to successfully complete the Forensics Field Training and Evaluation Program.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Effective time-management skills, including analyzing workload and organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform job functions without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
• Keyboard skills and basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to think and act quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergencies.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree or higher in Crime Scene Investigations, Forensic Science, or a Physical Science; or two years of related Crime Scene or Forensics experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current CCSO employees must have had no disciplinary actions within the last 12 months and must have completed the current-position time commitment requirement.
• Ability to climb stairs, steps, and expandable ladders while carrying necessary equipment.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles safely and efficiently, day or night, in compliance with state laws and licensing requirements.
• Ability to process crime scenes and mix chemicals while wearing a respirator.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for up to eight hours per day; occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds; continuous reaching; and frequent crawling, bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, and kneeling.
• May require exposure to temperature and weather extremes, strong odors or fumes, toxic agents, smoke, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, animals or wildlife, blood and bodily fluids or pathogenic substances, explosives, or traffic hazards.
• Must achieve an oral-board passing score of 80% or higher.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and process crime scenes through observation, photography, documentation, fingerprint development, casting, or other necessary methods.
• Develop, collect, transport, and secure evidence or property from criminal cases while following chain-of-custody and control measures.
• Testify in related court proceedings.
• Prepare complete, clear, and concise reports.
• Conduct public relations activities as directed.
• Work in any capacity or hours deemed necessary during agency activations, including in-county and out-of-county deployments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree