About the Department

Starting pay: $45,344yr or $46,716/ yr with 3+ years of experience

Position Duties

Applies scientific principles to analyze, identify, and classify physical evidence related to crime scenes. #oj

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

At least 18 years of age.
Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A or B.S.) in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Biological/Physical Anthropology, Nursing or Forensic Nursing, or related science field. Related degrees must demonstrate completed undergraduate coursework in at least two (2) of the following: Forensics, Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Statistics, Human Anatomy, Physics, Chemistry, or Biological/Physical Anthropology OR Associate's degree (A.A. or A.S.) in one of the concentrations/degrees listed above AND one (1) year related experience OR High School Diploma/GED AND three (3) years’ related experience.
Related experience to include: crime scene investigator, evidence technician, crime scene technician, forensic investigator, crime scene analyst, criminalistics officer, etc.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an Associate Degree
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a Bachelor's Degree
Must have valid Florida driver’s license. Must attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) training if assignment includes driving agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicle would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver’s physical exam.
Must be able to be FCIC/NCIC certified within one (1) year of employment. Must maintain certification once achieved.
Performs duties that involve the collection, examination, preservation, documentation, preparation, and analysis of human tissues or fluids or physical evidence having potential biological or chemical contamination, and uses chemicals, processes, or materials that may have carcinogenic or health-damaging properties in the analysis of such evidence.
Responds to and processes various crime scenes by searching for, documenting the location of, collecting, preserving, analyzing, packaging, and preparing for presentation in court, evidence such as: paint, glass, printed matter, paper, ink, fabric, dust, dirt, combustible gases, hair, skin, blood, bones, human organs, human tissue, semen, urine, feces, saliva, vaginal secretions, narcotics, firearms and related materials, fingerprints, shoe/tire tracks, and currency.
Performs a variety of analytical examinations, such as processing the crime scene and related evidence using chemicals, powders, light source enhancement and other methods.
Completes photograph referrals, photographs, and prints of dead persons at the morgue.
Above listed items have the potential to contain organic or inorganic contaminants to include carcinogens, diseases, combustibles, chemical hazards, and blood-borne pathogens.
Based on MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) these processes may contain health-damaging properties that are corrosive, combustible, carcinogenic, and contain respiratory irritants, nervous system irritants, eye and skin irritants, and blood toxins. 70% of workload
Prepares reports and presentations of findings, methods, and techniques used to support conclusions; prepares court exhibits/reports. 18% of workload
Takes measurements of crime scenes. Processes and reconstructs crime scenes to include trajectory analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis and diagramming of the scene. 5% of workload
Takes and maintains chain-of-custody of evidence/property.
Submits evidence to the Evidence Section, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other appropriate laboratories.
Acts as a liaison between crime laboratories, investigators, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. Confers with experts in relevant specialties as needed. 5% of workload
Testifies in court hearings and depositions about work performed. 2% of workload
Must be able to assist in the removal of bodies and human remains.
Must have knowledge of federal, state, and county laws pertaining to the collection and use of physical evidence.
Must have knowledge and skill in techniques and procedures used in crime scene investigations (e.g., evidence collection, storage, handling, analysis, and documentation to include the use of related chemicals and photography).
Must be able to perform work under stressful conditions.
Must be able to self-manage which includes adaptability, dependability, and initiative.
Must have advanced analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Must possess interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain working relationships.
Must have working knowledge of court proceedings and testimony as well as be able to testify as an expert court witness.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information to groups and respond to questions from managers, attorneys, investigators and/or detectives.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in various forms and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must possess basic mathematical skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Must have basic computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications (e.g., Word; Excel, Access).
Must have the ability to learn and use specialized applications. Upon selection, must be able to pass a psychological evaluation.
Must be willing and able to participate in a 17-week job training and must successfully pass the Crime Scene Investigator Technical Knowledge Exam.

Minimum Qualifications

ADDITIONAL PROCESSING:

Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.
Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, smell, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be exposed to a wide range of conditions, many of which are unpleasant and/or hazardous. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to health-damaging conditions, infectious or contagious diseases, carcinogenic substances, allergenic substances, insects and/or animals. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and various terrains. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Must package and handle biohazardous fluids and materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Must be available for twenty-four (24) hour call out. May be required to work extended shifts.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage
Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage
Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished
Education incentive and reimbursement programs
12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
13 paid holidays per year
Gym facilities in many agency buildings

Supplemental Questions

You must be at least 18 years of age to work in a non-law enforcement capacity. If applying for a non-law enforcement position, are you at least 18 years of age?

Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid permanent resident alien card?

I am a United States citizen
I am not a United States citizen, but I do possess a valid permanent resident alien card
I am neither a United States citizen nor do I possess a valid permanent resident alien card

If you possess a permanent resident alien card, please provide the issue date, expiration date and the category code.

Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face?

Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)?

Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?

How many college credits do you have?

Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English?

Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently?

Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently.

If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N/A if you have no driver's license.

Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date?

Have you received more than two (2) moving traffic violations/citations in the past three (3) years from the date of this application?

Yes
No
I do not drive and/or have a driver's license

Please provide details of your moving traffic violations/citations in the past three (3) years from the date of this application?

Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

Yes
No, or I do not have a driver's license

Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s).

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed.

Please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged.

Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence?

Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s).

Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation?

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates.

Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity?

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates.

Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?

Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved.

Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang, extremist organization, or any association that engages in criminal activity?

Please provide the gang and/or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement.

Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, extremist organization, organized crime, etc.)

Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance?

Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and/or possession, and/or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use/involvement.

Have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s) within the last year from the date of this application? (e.g. - marijuana, heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc.)

Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last year, location(s), and the dates last used.

Have you ever been involved in the sale/purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly?

Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s)/purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s).

Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive?

I did not serve in the military
Honorable Discharge
Honorable Discharge under General Conditions
Dishonorable Discharge
Other
I am still an Active Reserve

What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in?

Please provide the dates of service to include Active and/or Reserve service.

Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's?

Yes
No
Not Applicable

Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates.

Are you currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency and if so, are you currently under internal investigation?

Yes
No
Not Applicable

If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation?

No, I have never been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
Yes, I have been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
Not Applicable

Please provide the employer's name where you were under internal investigation, to include each incident, date(s), and outcome.

Have you ever been disciplined by any past or current employer?

Please provide the employer's name where you were disciplined, type of discipline(s) and date(s).

Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job?

Please provide the employer name(s) where your were terminated or asked to resign, reason for departure(s), and date(s) of termination(s)/resignation(s).

Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies?

What agency, city/state and date(s) of application?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Orange County Sheriff's Office
Address: 2500 West Colonial Drive

Orlando, Florida, 32804
Phone: (407) 254-7490
Website: http://OCSO.COM

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