Crime Scene Investigator III

Duties

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds as directed to process crime scenes, including after normal working hours and on weekends and holidays
• Performs all areas of crime scene processing
• Identifies, collects and preserves physical evidence in accordance with legal requirements
• Locates and processes latent fingerprints at crime scenes and on collected evidence
• Identifies, collects, preserves, processes and submits DNA and other biological evidence
• Collects physical evidence such as tool marks and tire impressions with molds, casting, etc.
• Performs chemical processing of evidence obtained at scenes or submitted by officers and submits to appropriate lab as needed
• Operates alternate light sources in the processing and/or documentation of crime scenes and evidence
• Takes digital photographs and videos to thoroughly document crime scenes and evidence
• Utilizes advanced technology in crime scene processing, such as laser trajectory tracking
• Diagrams and sketches crime scenes, including with the use of laser mapping equipment
• Processes firearms, bullets, casings, residue, etc. for evidence and entry into appropriate tracking/identification systems
• Processes evidence submitted by road patrol officers for latent prints and other evidence
• Researches, prepares and submits grant requests, particularly as they relate to equipment technology and related areas
• Prepares high quality written reports for all crime scenes and/or evidence processed
• Prepares accurate scale models, diagrams, photos and other graphic aides for investigative and courtroom uses
• Maintains appropriate records for the proper introduction of evidence in court
• Prepares cases for court and testifies in trials and other court proceedings
• Conducts fingerprint analysis/comparison and operates AFIS terminal
• Provides liaison between department and FDLE, FBI and PBSO labs and latent print sections
• Transports evidence to and from crime labs and latent unit as needed
• Ensures that the chain of evidence is maintained and that all the rules of evidence are strictly followed
• Maintains all work areas in a neat, clean and hazard free manner
• Maintains current knowledge of all legal changes that may have an effect on responsibilities of crime scene procedure, evidence handling, and property control
• Processes mail requests relating to crime scene and evidence
• Develops and maintains an inventory of needed crime scene supplies and equipment
• Trains officers and less experienced crime scene investigators in crime scene processing and related areas
• Makes presentations to community groups as assigned
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Science or related field or equivalent training and experience, and
• Certification by IAI or equivalent organization preferred, and
• Minimum of three years of related crime scene investigation or forensics experience or equivalent, and
• Experience in all aspects of crime scene investigation, including scene processing and evidence collection, evidence processing, biological evidence processing, and firearms related evidence processing
• Experience with digital photography and video recording of crime scenes and evidence, including the use of alternate light sources, and
• Experience with the classification and comparison of fingerprints, or
• Any related combination of training, education and experience

Special Qualifications/Preferences

• Valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record

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