CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN

Salary : $46,114.22 - $71,538.27 Annually

Location : North Miami Beach, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00613

Department : Police

Division : CRIME SCENE

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : AFSCME

Description

This position will assist Police Officers with the detection, collection, evaluation and preservation of crime scene evidence. The Crime Scene Technician is responsible for gathering, classifying, preserving and transporting varied forms of material substances by using technical laboratory equipment at the scene of homicides, robberies, burglaries and other criminal offenses committed throughout the city and other areas as required. Work involves photography, sketching, latent fingerprint detection, removal of explosives and the maintenance of evidence continuity, which is presented in courtroom prosecution. Duties require the use of technical law enforcement investigative skills and legal judgment in recognizing materials, which can significantly assist in solving crimes and prosecuting offenders. Contact with contaminated, corrosive or explosive materials may result from performing some assigned tasks. Work is reviewed and evaluated by a law enforcement superior.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are the normal duties and responsibilities of this position. The omission of specific statements related to the duties and responsibilities of this position does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or reasonable within the scope of the position.)

• Discovers and collects substances such as fibers, blood, vapors, trace evidence, and paint at a crime scene; prepares casts of tire, tool and shoe impressions.
• Develops, lifts and photographs latent palm and fingerprint evidence; makes positive identification and prepares exhibit for case prosecution.
• Performs specialized technical work gathering and documenting evidence at crime scenes.
• Prepares written reports of crime scene investigation and submits findings to superior.
• Performs forensic photography and produces crime scene sketches.
• Detects, collects, preserves, packages and transports evidence.
• Testifies in court on evidence gathered at crime scene, maintains continuity of evidence and produces necessary records.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent with documented proof of training or experience in the use of 35mm SLR photography. Additional required training includes familiarization with some of the basic concepts and practices of modern crime scene and or forensic photography techniques.

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific criminal investigation

Knowledge of law enforcement practices and requirements for accurate evidence collection, identification, preservation and presentation.

Knowledge of the standard fingerprint identification, classification and preservation techniques.

Knowledge of the standard techniques of still and motion picture photography and development procedures.

Ability to skillfully perform investigative procedures in diversified assignment areas.

Ability to learn the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the various areas of assignment.

Ability to present court testimony clearly and concisely.

Ability to prepare accurate and complete reports of findings.

Skill in the operation of basic police laboratory, photographic and measuring equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, using excellent English.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, sit, stand, hear, use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, read and write English.

Must be physically able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and / or up to fifty pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work.

Work involves reaching, pulling, pushing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and balancing, and standing for long periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of education, training and experience; oral interview(s); background investigation; reference checks; medical evaluation; controlled substance screening. Preference will be given to certain veterans, spouses of veterans, or unmarried widows / widowers of veteran. Proof of veterans' eligibility must be provided at time of application EOE M / F / D / V. Applicants with disabilities who desire special accommodation MUST notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application. All applications must be submitted through the City of North Miami Beach's applicant portal hosted by Applications submitted elsewhere are not eligible for consideration.

Salary : $46,114 - $71,538