Forensic Technician

The Forensic Technician position is responsible for assisting the Medical Examiner with autopsies, photographic documentation, fingerprinting, processing and submitting tissue for microscopic examination, collecting body fluids and tissues for toxicological examination, taking measurements and weights, trace evidence and injury data. Provides accountability of evidence and personal effects, forensic photography, performs x-ray examinations and processes x-ray images and all needed technical support.

Work is performed under the close supervision and direction of the Medical Examiner or assigned supervisor, who evaluates performance based on technical knowledge demonstrated in performing assigned duties.

Assists in the receiving, fingerprinting and dissection of deceased persons being brought to the Medical Examiner's Office.

Inventories or confirms inventory of personal property, medications, and clothing.

Assists in the collection and preservation for submission of tissues for histological examination and body fluids and tissues for toxicological examination.

Takes and develops x-rays.

Assists in the collection and preservation of trace evidence.

Assists in photographing, accounting, storing, and releasing of evidence to authorized personnel

Coordinates with funeral homes for proper authorizations and arranges for pick-up of deceased persons.

Coordinates with funeral homes for proper authorizations and arranges for pick-up of deceased persons

Clean and prepare the morgue and deceased persons after the examination for storage and release.

Performs related duties as required.

Associate's degree in Forensic Science, Biological Science, Health Science, Mortuary Science, Criminal Justice, or closely related field; or two years of experience as an autopsy or forensic technician/assistant or two years of experience in a closely related field.

Forensic/autopsy experience in a Medical Examiner or Coroner's Office.

Please complete each section of the application in detail as only information provided by the applicant regarding their work experience and education on the application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications for the position.

Applications that show no employment history, no employment dates, leave number of hours worked per week blank, show duties left blank, or state "see attached resume" will be disqualified, considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed.

Please ensure that the phone number and email address on your application is accurate. Should we need to communicate with you, we will only use the email listed on the application. Please check your spam/junk email folders as well your inbox.

Posting Open: March 1, 2024

Posting Close: March 15, 2024

Subject to close without prior notice

This position is located at the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office in Orlando, Florida

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.