Crime Scene Investigator I or II-D.O.Q- Police Department

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The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Responds to crime scenes as required to locate, identify, document, record, recover and process as necessary all items of evidentiary value using the latest accepted scientific and technological methods and equipment documenting such activity in written reports.
• May fingerprint persons, using ink pads, specialized tools for deceased persons and electronic recording methods. 
• May photograph and transfer residual fingerprints from objects, such as weapons or drinking glasses, to record cards, using standard technique.
• Photographs crime scenes, including fatal auto accidents.
• Works closely with patrol officers, detectives, the State Attorney's office, local and state crime laboratory personnel, and the Medical Examiner’s office. 
• Maintains a working knowledge of the latest crime scene techniques and available resources.
• Exercises good judgment, high standards of practice and ethical conduct.
• Maintain a level of professional knowledge and expertise through periodic training, proficiency testing, journals or literature reviews in the Crime Scene profession. 
• These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.
• Other duties as may be assigned. 

 

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Responds to crime scenes as required to locate, identify, document, record, recover and process as necessary all items of evidentiary value using the latest accepted scientific and technological methods and equipment documenting such activity in written reports.
• May fingerprint persons, using ink pads, specialized tools for deceased persons and electronic recording methods.
• May photograph and transfer residual fingerprints from objects, such as weapons or drinking glasses, to record cards, using standard technique.
• Photographs crime scenes, including fatal auto accidents.
• Works closely with patrol officers, detectives, the State Attorney's office, local and state crime laboratory personnel, and the Medical Examiner’s office. 
• Maintains a working knowledge of the latest crime scene techniques and available resources.
• Exercises good judgment, high standards of practice and ethical conduct.
• Maintain a level of professional knowledge and expertise through periodic training, proficiency testing, journals or literature reviews in the Crime Scene profession.
• (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)
• May operate as team leader to coordinate with other Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs) working in tandem on crime scenes and with police laboratory casework.
• Other duties as may be assigned. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Crime Scene Investigator I
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience with a law enforcement agency with crime scene related responsibilities required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Forensic Science or related field, preferably crime scene applicable, preferred. Possession of valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
 
A comparable amount of training, education, or four (4) years of experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.

Crime Scene Investigator II
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. A minimum of four (4) years of experience with a law enforcement agency with crime scene related responsibilities required OR; graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience with a law enforcement agency with crime scene related responsibilities required OR; graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience with a law enforcement agency with crime scene related responsibilities required.

A comparable amount of training, education, or five (5) or more years of experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Crime Scene Investigator I

• Possession of valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
• 40 hours of Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Training required. 

Crime Scene Investigator II

• Possession of valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
• 48 hours of CSI Training required. 
• 96 total hours of CSI Training per the International Association of Identification (IAI) required.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Crime Scene Investigator I

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation, to prepare reports, compose letters, etc.
• Knowledge of the department's and City's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of current scientific, technological and court accepted methods and means of  evidence location, identification, documentation, recovery, and processing.
• Skill in the operation of a PC.
• Skill in the use of photographic equipment.
• Skill in filing and other organizational skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and articles, and organize statistical information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to adapt to fast changing situations with minimal confusion and recovery. 
• Ability to use video recording devices and secondary equipment.
• Ability to view, work and function in crime scene areas resulting from extreme physical            violence.
• Ability to attend and document autopsies as required.     
• Ability to compare and examine latent prints.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Crime Scene Investigator II 

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation, to prepare reports, compose letters, etc.
• Knowledge of the department's and City's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of current scientific, technological and court accepted methods and means of  evidence location, identification, documentation, recovery, and processing.
• Skill in the operation of a PC.
• Skill in the use of photographic equipment.
• Skill in filing and other organizational skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and articles, and organize statistical information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to adapt to fast changing situations with minimal confusion and recovery. 
• Ability to use video recording devices and secondary equipment.
• Ability to view, work and function in crime scene areas resulting from extreme physical  violence.
• Ability to attend and document autopsies as required.     
• Ability to perform basic to advanced lab processing procedures of evidence.    
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The office environment is fast paced.

Salary : $50,149