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Duties

• Complete assignment as directed;
• maintain work areas;
• knowledge of general orders;
• collect/recover latent prints;
• collect and preserve evidence/property;
• examine bodies of deceased;
• conduct initial walk through of crime scene;
• generate rough draft sketch of crime scene;
• document and photograph blood splatter;
• perform presumptive blood tests;
• collect and preserve blood evidence;
• air dry evidence containing fluids;
• submit evidence with control and background sample;
• photograph and collect all times of impression (i.e. footwear/tire/tool mark);
• sterilize evidence collection tools/Instruments; administer gunshot residue kit tests;
• photograph autopsy;
• prepare autopsy;
• prepare and submit investigative reports;
• complete forensic investigative checklist;
• generate case books;
• collect ten prints;
• process evidence for latent prints;
• prepare and send evidence to outside crime laboratory;
• disseminate lab test results;
• generate reports;
• maintain and update files/reports/documentation;
• maintain evidence and chain of custody;
• seize, impound, or confiscate vehicle/watercraft or property;
• testify at trials, hearings, grand juries or deposition
• inform supervisors of events and activities in progress, and demonstrate positive working relationships with colleagues and other units within the agency.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in crime scene technology, forensic science, or other physical or natural science -AND- four (4) years of related work experience, -OR- Bachelor’s degree or higher in crime scene technology, forensic science, or other physical or natural science -AND- two (2) years of related work experience. (The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.)
• Be able to be trained to competency to complete administrative and technical reviews, train new hire employees, complete validation studies, assist with reviewing/revising unit SOPS, and participate in special projects and assignments as needed.
• Complete in-house training and attend required outside training.
• Be able to demonstrate competency and maintain proficiency standards in accordance with accreditation.
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills demonstrating awareness for human diversity to citizens and colleagues.
• Public speaking is a requirement of this position as you will be providing testimony and participating in the training of new hires throughout the agency as well as interacting with the community.
• Be able to obtain certification from the International Association of Identification (IAI) as a Certified Crime Scene Investigator or above after the first year of employment.
• Be able to work an on-call schedule, drive an agency-issued vehicle, and complete CPR training.
• Respond to calls during off-duty hours with little to no advanced notice with willingness to work extended hours.
• Maintain casework confidentiality.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods as well as the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
• Participate in community events.
• Must be able to work unsupervised after the completion of training to complete complex tasks and procedures with minimal or no guidance regardless of scene hazards, weather, temperature, foul smells, and insects/pests. This needs to be done while demonstrating adequate skills regarding personal and scene safety as well as evidence identification, handling, and collection techniques. Visual acuity and keen color perception are necessary.

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