Forensics Technician

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners•Saint Augustine, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Forensic Technician for the District Twenty-Three Medical Examiner’s Office. This office covers St. Johns, Flagler, and Putnam counties. The agency is dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and thorough death investigations for families of the deceased, law enforcement, and the general public as outlined by Florida Statute 406. The goal is to determine the cause and manner of death under certain circumstances such as homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, traffic fatalities, suspicious deaths, infant deaths, and others. The selected Forensic Technician will perform technical duties in support of investigations into the cause and manner of death. The ideal candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification
Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of forensic science
The required experience may be obtained through the completion of an apprenticeship or internship
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others
Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language
Must be able to operate a computer

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of autopsy principles and practices
Knowledge of radiological examination
Knowledge of fingerprinting techniques
Knowledge of chain of custody laws and regulations
Knowledge of evidence handling and packaging principles
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
Knowledge of forensic photography
Skill in oral and written communication