Crime Scene Analyst

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health counseling

Job summary

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is seeking a dedicated forensic investigator to conduct field and laboratory examinations, develop and preserve evidence, and maintain meticulous chain-of-custody records. The role requires strong written and verbal communication, the ability to testify in court, and the capacity to work extended shifts and on-call hours.

Applicants must meet the minimum education requirements (associates or bachelor's in crime scene technology/forensic science) and have several

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in crime scene technology, forensic science, or related field with 4+ years of related work experience, OR Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2+ years.
• Be able to be trained to competency to complete administrative and technical reviews, train new hire employees, complete validation studies, assist with reviewing/revising unit SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts forensic investigations in the field and laboratory, develops and preserves evidence, documents chain of custody, and prepares reports for court.
• Attend autopsies to photograph, collect, document, and package evidence and testify in depositions and court.
• Maintain casework confidentiality and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication with colleagues and the community.

Education

Associate degree or higher in crime scene technology, forensic science, or related field

Bachelor’s degree or higher in crime scene technology, forensic science, or related field

Job description

All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission: Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents.

If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.).

If ALL requested documentation is not uploaded, your application will not be processed.

SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.

Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.

The term “experience,” refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Forms Required For Application

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Job Description

Conducts forensic investigations in the field and laboratory with approved methods to locate, identify, develop, preserve, and fully document (through photos, notes, and measurements) all manners of evidence. Prepare collected evidence to establish and maintain chain of custody, for possible submission to crime laboratories for analysis and prosecution. Locate, develop, preserve, and collect DNA, trace, hidden evidence, impression evidence, and friction ridge detail from evidence using sequential processing, and advanced photographic techniques using alternate light sources. Prepare crime scene sketches by hand and/or computer-aided diagrams. Safely work with, in, and around deceased individuals, biological matter, foul odors, insect activity, extreme environmental conditions, and other hazards, for long hours that include nights, weekends, holidays, and during states of emergency with little to no prior notice. Must be able to make correct critical decisions in intense situations. Attend autopsies to photograph, collect, document, and package all evidence obtained from decedents. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in a courteous and professional manner. Prepare reports to document case involvement in a timely manner. Testify in depositions and court proceedings regarding these matters in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner. Participate in community events. Perform other related duties as required.

• This position spends at least 65% of their time performing duties that involve the collection, examination, preservation, documentation, preparation, or analysis of human tissues or fluids or physical evidence having potential biological, chemical, or radiological hazard or contamination, or use chemicals, processes, or materials that may have carcinogenic or health-damaging properties in the analysis of such evidence.

General Description of Duties

Tasks

• Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; knowledge of general orders; collect/recover latent prints; collect and preserve evidence/property; examine bodies of deceased; conduct initial walk through of crime scene; generate rough draft sketch of crime scene; document and photograph blood splatter; perform presumptive blood tests; collect and preserve blood evidence; air dry evidence containing fluids; submit evidence with control and background sample; photograph and collect all times of impression (i.e. footwear/tire/tool mark); sterilize evidence collection tools/Instruments; administer gunshot residue kit tests; photograph autopsy; prepare autopsy; prepare and submit investigative reports; complete forensic investigative checklist; generate case books; collect ten prints; process evidence for latent prints; prepare and send evidence to outside crime laboratory; disseminate lab test results; generate reports; maintain and update files/reports/documentation; maintain evidence and chain of custody; seize, impound, or confiscate vehicle/watercraft or property; testify at trials, hearings, grand juries or deposition; inform supervisors of events and activities in progress, and demonstrate positive working relationships with colleagues and other units within the agency.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in crime scene technology, forensic science, or other physical or natural science AND four (4) years of related work experience, OR Bachelor’s degree or higher in crime scene technology, forensic science, or other physical or natural science AND two (2) years of related work experience.
• Be able to be trained to competency to complete administrative and technical reviews, train new hire employees, complete validation studies, assist with reviewing/revising unit SOPS, and participate in special projects and assignments as needed.
• Complete in-house training and attend required outside training.
• Be able to demonstrate competency and maintain proficiency standards in accordance with accreditation.
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills demonstrating awareness for human diversity to citizens and colleagues.
• Public speaking is a requirement of this position as you will be providing testimony and participating in the training of new hires throughout the agency as well as interacting with the community.
• Be able to obtain certification from the International Association of Identification (IAI) as a Certified Crime Scene Investigator or above after the first year of employment.
• Be able to work an on-call schedule, drive an agency-issued vehicle, and complete CPR training.
• Respond to calls during off-duty hours with little to no advanced notice with willingness to work extended hours.
• Maintain casework confidentiality.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods as well as the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
• Participate in community events.
• Must be able to work unsupervised after the completion of training to complete complex tasks and procedures with minimal or no guidance regardless of scene hazards, weather, temperature, foul smells, and insects/pests. This needs to be done while demonstrating adequate skills regarding personal and scene safety as well as evidence identification, handling, and collection techniques. Visual acuity and keen color perception are necessary.

PG 04

Long Term Cap $89,980.80

Annual Work Hours 2080

Please note this position must be able to respond to crime scenes within an hour of being called. You must reside at a location that makes this possible.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn *Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.

Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.

Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.

In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously.

If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application.

SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

The SCSO now offers free, onsite, confidential mental health counseling services to all employees in addition to traditional EAP services.