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Company Name : Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
Location : Lake City, FL 32055
Position : Evidence and Forensics Technician- Job Announcement
Job Description : POSITION TITLE: EVIDENCE AND FORENSICS TECHNICIAN
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM with After Hours On-Call Rotation
SALARY: $33,000 annual / $1,269.23 Bi-Weekly
Paid by the hour: $15.86
On-Call Pay
Overtime Available when Accrued
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
DESCRIPTION: Technicians are responsible for crime scene investigations and the
management of agency evidence. Duties include but are not limited to the
collection, preservation, examination, receipt, accountability, and
disposition of physical evidence and impounded, lost, and abandoned
property. Provides technical assistance to staff, State Attorney, and other
agencies as necessary. Perform a variety of responsibilities while
ensuring quality and quantity goals are met.
DUTIES: • Be available off-duty by cellular phone, radio or telephone, to
respond, participate in and direct law enforcement activities at serious
crimes and emergency situations that might arise in the field.
Conducts crime scene examinations and investigations in an effort to
recognize, collect and preserve physical evidence such as fibers,
fingerprints, firearm evidence, hairs, impression evidence and
biological fluids.
Documents crime scene investigations and accident locations by
conventional, digital and/or video photography, sketching and/or
computer aided diagramming.
Prepares photographic prints as exhibits, using digital imaging and
conventional photographic techniques.
Develops, collects and/or preserves latent fingerprints by
conventional, chemical or laser/alternate light source technology.
Performs latent fingerprint comparisons as necessary, if a Certified
Latent Print Examiner.
Conducts serial number restoration procedures of firearms.
Performs presumptive chemical identification examinations on
various types of substances including blood and narcotics.
Prepares detailed reports of investigations and/or forensic
examinations conducted
Receives, preserves, documents and records property/evidence from
Sheriff’s Office personnel and other authorized personnel; safeguards
the potential evidentiary qualities (i.e. drying, refrigerating), maintains
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the chain of custody and disposes of a wide variety of property items
having potential biological, chemical or contamination hazard and
carcinogenic or health damaging properties;
Presents findings of investigations and/or forensic examinations
conducted in a court of law as a technician or expert witness.
Instruct personnel on the proper methods of crime scene search and
investigations; and the preservation and collection of physical
evidence.
Maintains department crime scene equipment.
Maintains required documentation for OSHA.
Maintain certification requirements as outlined by The International
Association for Identification.
Maintains detailed inventory; prepares drug/weapon destruction
requests, researches cases, contacts case agents, other police agencies,
and submits requests to the State Attorney’s Office for disposition;
Maintains all inventory records through the use of a computer and
other files; records, tags or engraves all property;
Performs periodic physical inventory of property and submits
inventory reports;
Inventories, controls, provides security for, and supervises the
storage and release of valuable properties designated for the vault;
Receive and account for criminal evidence and impounded, lost, and
abandoned property.
Receive, maintain accountability and deposit seized/recovered
monies.
Prepare and hand receipt evidence for use by law enforcement
agencies in court proceedings.
Provide information to public and agencies on impounded property.
Safeguard evidence gathering and case history confidentiality.
Supports Sheriff’s Office Strategic Plan
Perform other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 21 years of Age
Must live within 30 miles of County Seat (Courthouse) for on-call
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate,
and one year of related experience; or
Associate’s degree, or two-year equivalent of study in a related area.
**WILL ACCEPT IF GRADUATING SPRING 2022**
• Certification as a Crime Scene Investigator preferred, but not
required.
Ability to apply training and knowledge of law, policies and
procedures applying to the collection and preservations of physical
evidence, analysis and identification procedures for latent fingerprint
evidence, modern photographic techniques and equipment and basic
laboratory techniques.
Possess skills in the recognition, collection, preservation,
transportation and analysis of physical evidence without
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contamination; analysis skills, photographic skills, and the ability to
communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of computer and computer related programs.
Follows instructions with minimal supervision, works harmoniously
with the public and other agency personnel, handles confidential
matters without compromising confidentiality and acts independently,
using good judgment.
Have ability to deal with both employees and the general public in a
tactful, impartial and professional manner.
Possess above average ability to handle stress.
Have demonstrated exceptional integrity and conduct, both on and
off duty.
Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license at time of employment.
Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for
disqualification.
No illegal drug sale within lifetime.
No illegal drug use within the past 36 months.
No felony convictions.
No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or
domestic violence.
Prior military personnel must not have a dishonorable discharge
from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States
Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation
including voice stress analysis, reference/employment/neighborhood
checks, and medical evaluation.
PHYSICAL The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a
REQUIREMENTS: typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities.
Members in this position may be required to:
May work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
Performance of physically demanding work, typically involving
some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting,
carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150+
pounds).
Tasks may involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of
time.
Some tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to
disagreeable elements including, but not limited to, heat, humidity,
inclement weather, loud noise, toxic/chemical agents, electrical
currents, pathogens, violent behavior, weapons, explosives, animals.
Tasks include working around moving parts, vehicles, equipment,
carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness
to surroundings and environment is essential in the preservation of life
and property.
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Tasks may include regular exposure to traffic and crowding
conditions, where heightened awareness to surroundings and
observance of established safety precautions is essential in avoidance
of injury or accidents.
Standard body gear and equipment applies in the preservation of life
and property, as does special equipment based on assignment
including, but not limited to, various types of safety gear.
KNOWLEDGE, • Working knowledge of evidence rules and procedures.
SKILLS, AND • Knowledge of the procedures, policies, practices, rules and
ABILITIES: regulations of the Sheriff’s Office.
Ability to plan, supervise and review the work of members involving
directly involving forensic investigations.
Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to
express oneself clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in
written reports.
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.
Working knowledge of County, State, and Federal Statutes and
regulations pertaining to the receipt, accountability, and disposition of
criminal evidence and impounded, lost, and abandoned property.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to maintain evidence records and reports.
Ability to preserve confidential information.
Ability to receive and follow orders from superiors.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Time management and organizational skills.
This list of functions, duties, responsibilities and skills is not intended
to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign
additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
SELECTION: Selected applicants will be scheduled for an oral interview with
various representatives of the Sheriff’s Office. Selected applicants
must successfully complete the requirements of a conditional
employment offer and a pre-employment background investigation.
DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled. Applications can be picked up
at the CCSO Operations Center, 4917 E. US Hwy 90 Monday –
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or printed from the CCSO website at
www.columbiasheriff.org (Applications that are incomplete, missing
information or faxed will not be accepted).
CONTACT INFO: Human Resources Division, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
4917 East US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055
Office: 386-758-2130
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