Crime Scene Technician I

Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc in Tampa is seeking a dedicated crime scene investigator to conduct major scenes, locate and collect evidence, photograph scenes, and ensure chain of custody for laboratory analysis. The role involves developing latent fingerprints, documenting findings with a digital SLR, and preparing detailed reports.

The position requires working rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential exposure to hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school and two years in Forensic/Crime Scene field or equivalent.
• Associate degree or certification in Crime Scene Technology can substitute experience.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct major crime scene investigations to locate, identify, preserve, photograph and collect evidence.
• Develop latent fingerprints using multiple methods and preserve chain of custody.
• Photograph and cast impression evidence for analysis and comparison.
• Attend autopsies when required and testify in depositions or court proceedings.
• Prepare supplemental crime scene reports detailing findings and involvement.

Skills

Fingerprint development

Evidence collection

Crime scene photography

Digital SLR operation

Scene documentation

Education

Associate degree in Crime Scene Technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crime scene equipment

Digital SLR camera

Job description

Salary $31.12 - $44.24/hour; $5,394.13 - $7,668.27/month; $64,729.60 - $92,019.20/year

Perform duties conducting major crime sceneinvestigations to locate, identify, preserve, photograph, and prepare evidencefor submission to crime laboratories for analysis.

Nature Of Work

Anemployee in this class is responsible for performing assignments of more than averagedifficulty, which include conductingcrime scene investigations to locate and collect evidence. Locating, developing,and collection of latent fingerprints at crime scenes using multiplemethods. Under generalsupervision, employee performs tasks which require exercise of some initiativeand independent judgment. Employee must work rotating shifts to include nights,weekends, and holidays and deal with scenes of violence and death. Work isreviewed through reports submitted and observation while in progress and uponcompletion.

Examples of Duties

Conducts crimescene investigations to locate, identify, preserve, photograph, and collectevidence to establish and maintain chain of custody and for submission to crimelaboratories for analysis.

Locate, develop,preserve, and collect latent fingerprints at crime scenes using fumingtechniques, powders, chemicals, photographic techniques, and alternate lightsources.

Photograph andcast impression evidence to include footwear, tool marks and tire treads forlater analysis and comparisons.

Occasionallyattend autopsies to photograph, collect and package evidence obtained fromdecedent to include but not limited to hair, fibers, clothing, body fluids,fingerprints, fingernails, and hair clippings.

Be called totestify in depositions and court proceedings on the proper crime sceneinvestigational methods and procedures to include photographs and collectedevidence.

Preparesupplemental crime scene reports to document and explain crime scene personnelfindings and involvement.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of : a wide range of optical, physical, and chemical processes utilizedin developing latent fingerprints.

Skill in: locating, identifying, preserving, photographing and collecting items ofevidence during investigations; properly operate a digital SLR camera toinclude night time photography techniques.

Ability to : prepare typedcrime scene supplemental reports; operate a mobile crime scene vehicle whileunderstanding and obeying all Florida traffic laws; understandand follow precise oral and written instructions; establish and maintaineffective working relationships with employees and the general public; handleconfidential documents according to procedures in order to maintain theirsecurity; perform duties requiring physical strength and endurance; work underhazardous conditions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 40-60 lbs., mostly standing and a combination of workingindoors and outdoors. Requires extended use of computer, typing andviewing monitor.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduationfrom an accredited high school and two (2) years of experience in the Forensic/Crime Scene field; or an equivalentcombination of training and experience. An Associate’s degree in Crime SceneTechnology or certification in Crime Scene Technology from an accreditedcollege can substitute for the experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

Examination

Evaluation ofeducation and experience. Drugtesting is included in all pre-employment processing.

Comments

Duringperiods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa,all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recoveryactivities related to the stated emergency.

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance; annual and sick leave; paid holidays; pension and tax-deferred compensation (457) plans; and more.