What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist – Evidence position at Osceola County Sheriff's Office?
Job Description
The Evidence Specialist shall be responsible for collecting, receipting, storing, and control of the physical evidence/property in the custody of the sheriff’s office. The employee is responsible for the security and integrity of the evidence room and preserving the critical chain of custody. The employee will process requests for drug testing and prepare and send evidence to outside crime laboratories. The employee will receive and process the lab results and disseminate forensic test/analysis results. The employee will research cases for evidence/property disposition, dispose of evidence/property, and document evidence/property disposal. The employee will secure weapons submitted to evidence/property and copy video/audio media. The employee will release evidence for court proceedings, process requests for evidence viewing, document all evidence/property movement, notify owners, and release found property. The employee will be required to testify at trials, hearings, grand juries, and/or depositions, demonstrate a positive working relationship with colleagues and other units within the agency, and liaison with inter/intra agency personnel. The employee shall perform any other duties which may be assigned.
Requirements:
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have the ability to be on-call.
- Must have the ability to work irregular hours, including nights & weekends.
- Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
- Must successfully complete civilian defensive driving within 3 months of transfer.
- Must be able to attend assigned training classes.
- Must be able to assist with collection of evidence at crime scenes.
- At least one year of Criminal Justice experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills &Abilities:
- Must have good problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to multi-task and have good organizational skills.
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both verbally & written.
- Must be proficient in Spillman, Word, and Excel and have general knowledge of computers and various programs.
- Must obtain certification as an Evidence Specialist with PEAF and/or IAPE within 2 years.
- Must have good phone etiquette.
- Must be familiar with Florida State Statutes chapters 705, 790.08, and 775.15.
- Must be familiar with policy and procedure 420.0.
- Must be familiar with training bulletin 2014-04.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to raise objects in an upward movement or move objects from position to position at the same level. The weight of the object being lifted or moved is described as medium (1 to 50 pounds). The vertical lifting requirement ranges between 12 and 36 inches.
- Must be able to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, and ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Benefits
Insurance
Free Health Clinic
Free Prescriptions
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Longevity Benefit
Education Reimbursement
Insurance
Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance for the member paid by the Sheriff’s Office to and subsidy given to help with family coverage.
Free Health Clinic
For all members and members of his/her family on the agency’s insurance plan (Ages 8 and older).
Free Prescriptions
Dispensed at the Health Clinic
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Members gain 16 hours of PTO each month.
Longevity Benefit
The Longevity Benefit awarded to members who have completed five (5) or more years of continuous service with the agency. Beginning with the 5th completed year of service, eight (8) additional hours are added to the member’s PTO balance for each year of service.
Example: A ten-year member receives 96 hours of PTO each year. An additional 48 hours of longevity pay is awarded and deposited into his/her PTO on the merit date.
Education Reimbursement
Members who attend an accredited college or university can receive compensation for completed classes. Members pursuing an undergraduate degree can receive $2,000 per fiscal year; the graduate degree can receive $3,000 per fiscal year.
OSCEOLA COUNTY SUPPORTS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS THROUGHOUT THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS BY CALLING 407-344-5240. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS MUST BE MADE FIVE(5) DAYS IN ADVANCE.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency; applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions.
Salary : $39,991 - $62,544