City of Pensacola
Pay Range: $52,520.00-$59,394.40 annually, depending on knowledge and experience.
Department: Police
This position is only open to employees of the City of Pensacola Police Department.
Minimum Preparation for Work:
Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
Five (5) years experience in crime scene investigation; evidence collection, packaging and preservation; and/or fingerprint collection and evaluation.
Education in Criminal Justice, Forensics, or other related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a one (1) year for one (1) year basis for experience lacking; or (2) two years of experience with the City of Pensacola as a Crime Scene Analyst I and Certification as a Level I Crime Scene Analyst by the Pensacola Police Department.
Or
Combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Applicants must have been free from the use of tobacco or tobacco products for six (6) months prior to application and remain tobacco‑free for the duration of employment.
Possession of Official Certification of Compliance in law enforcement issued by the State of Florida.
Must have Certification of Compliance issued by the State of Florida, in law enforcement.
Nature of Work: This is non‑supervisory crime scene investigation work that is of highly technical nature and considerable responsibility. An employee in this class is responsible for providing services to the Police Department as they pertain to major crime scene investigations.
The work involves accepting responsibility of crime scene processing and crime scene reconstruction, including: evidence collection, evaluation and preservation, latent print examination, crime scene photography, and other related crime scene matters. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations. Over 65% of work involves collections, examinations, preservations, documentation and analysis of human tissues, fluids, or physical evidence. Some positions may supervise others involved in crime scene evidence collection. Work is assigned and results evaluated by the supervisor in charge of the Crime Scene Technical Services Unit. This position requires working shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Examples of Work:
Performs crime scene processing for crime scene investigations, including homicides, questionable deaths, sexual batteries, armed robberies, burglaries, aggravated assaults with serious injuries, arsons, disasters, and other scenes.
Preserves the integrity of crime scenes, by collecting and preserving evidence, making an initial evaluation of evidence, and taking notes and sketches of crime scene observation.
Analyzes and processes evidence at crime scene and in the forensic laboratory using powders and chemicals, wearing protective clothing and equipment, including self‑contained breathing apparatus.
Dusts crime scenes and lifts latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
Evaluates, labels, packages, seals, transports, and stores evidence in accordance with policies and procedures.
Sketches, measures, photographs, and makes video recordings for documentation of crime scenes and evidence.
Examines and processes evidence for the presence of trace evidence, latent prints, hairs, fibers, shoe impressions, blood stains, etc. and properly documents processes for future actions such as depositions, freedom of information requests, and court testimony.
Identify, evaluate, classify, and file fingerprints using Automated Fingerprint Identification systems and/or Henry Fingerprint Classification systems.
Assists medical examiner's office in investigations, by attending autopsies and documenting and collecting pertinent evidence and information.
Assists with the preparation of physical evidence for court presentation.
Testifies in court as an expert witness.
Serves as technical advisor, providing investigative assistance to other law enforcement employees, agencies, victims, or legal personnel.
Maintains equipment, supplies, and vehicles used in daily activities of the crime scene unit.
Prepares records, reports, logs, and other documentation, using a variety of software programs.
Performs law enforcement duties as assigned.
Makes arrests and appears in court as a witness as required.
Assists in training police officers in basic crime scene procedures.
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the methods, principles, and technical procedures for investigation of crime scenes.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, local laws, codes, rules, and/or statutes governing the activities of the operation, such as evidence handling, bio‑hazards, wearing of protective personal equipment, etc.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of basic criminal forensics.
Knowledge of property accounting and inventory procedures.
Skill in analyzing and processing evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory using powders and chemicals.
Skill in using computer programs, such as: Word, Access, Excel, automated fingerprint identification systems, photo enhancement software, computer aided drawing for diagramming, etc.
Skill in the operation of motor vehicles.
Ability to apply skill and techniques to process crime scenes, gather evidence, including latent prints, hairs, fibers, shoe impressions, blood stains, fluids, human tissue, etc.
Ability to document processes, to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical reports and records for use in depositions, court testimony, etc.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate specialized equipment such as a metal detector, video camera, still camera, radio, and standard office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers, victims, and others.
The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below 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.
Mental and Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, smell and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl. Specific vision abilities include near distance, far distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves over 50 pounds. The employee occasionally runs and uses physical force to subdue or arrest a suspect.
Work Environment: An employee in this job is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and has a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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Department: Police
This position is only open to employees of the City of Pensacola Police Department.
Minimum Preparation for Work:
Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
Five (5) years experience in crime scene investigation; evidence collection, packaging and preservation; and/or fingerprint collection and evaluation.
Education in Criminal Justice, Forensics, or other related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a one (1) year for one (1) year basis for experience lacking; or (2) two years of experience with the City of Pensacola as a Crime Scene Analyst I and Certification as a Level I Crime Scene Analyst by the Pensacola Police Department.
Or
Combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Applicants must have been free from the use of tobacco or tobacco products for six (6) months prior to application and remain tobacco‑free for the duration of employment.
Possession of Official Certification of Compliance in law enforcement issued by the State of Florida.
Must have Certification of Compliance issued by the State of Florida, in law enforcement.
Nature of Work: This is non‑supervisory crime scene investigation work that is of highly technical nature and considerable responsibility. An employee in this class is responsible for providing services to the Police Department as they pertain to major crime scene investigations.
The work involves accepting responsibility of crime scene processing and crime scene reconstruction, including: evidence collection, evaluation and preservation, latent print examination, crime scene photography, and other related crime scene matters. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations. Over 65% of work involves collections, examinations, preservations, documentation and analysis of human tissues, fluids, or physical evidence. Some positions may supervise others involved in crime scene evidence collection. Work is assigned and results evaluated by the supervisor in charge of the Crime Scene Technical Services Unit. This position requires working shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Examples of Work:
Performs crime scene processing for crime scene investigations, including homicides, questionable deaths, sexual batteries, armed robberies, burglaries, aggravated assaults with serious injuries, arsons, disasters, and other scenes.
Preserves the integrity of crime scenes, by collecting and preserving evidence, making an initial evaluation of evidence, and taking notes and sketches of crime scene observation.
Analyzes and processes evidence at crime scene and in the forensic laboratory using powders and chemicals, wearing protective clothing and equipment, including self‑contained breathing apparatus.
Dusts crime scenes and lifts latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
Evaluates, labels, packages, seals, transports, and stores evidence in accordance with policies and procedures.
Sketches, measures, photographs, and makes video recordings for documentation of crime scenes and evidence.
Examines and processes evidence for the presence of trace evidence, latent prints, hairs, fibers, shoe impressions, blood stains, etc. and properly documents processes for future actions such as depositions, freedom of information requests, and court testimony.
Identify, evaluate, classify, and file fingerprints using Automated Fingerprint Identification systems and/or Henry Fingerprint Classification systems.
Assists medical examiner's office in investigations, by attending autopsies and documenting and collecting pertinent evidence and information.
Assists with the preparation of physical evidence for court presentation.
Testifies in court as an expert witness.
Serves as technical advisor, providing investigative assistance to other law enforcement employees, agencies, victims, or legal personnel.
Maintains equipment, supplies, and vehicles used in daily activities of the crime scene unit.
Prepares records, reports, logs, and other documentation, using a variety of software programs.
Performs law enforcement duties as assigned.
Makes arrests and appears in court as a witness as required.
Assists in training police officers in basic crime scene procedures.
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the methods, principles, and technical procedures for investigation of crime scenes.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, local laws, codes, rules, and/or statutes governing the activities of the operation, such as evidence handling, bio‑hazards, wearing of protective personal equipment, etc.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of basic criminal forensics.
Knowledge of property accounting and inventory procedures.
Skill in analyzing and processing evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory using powders and chemicals.
Skill in using computer programs, such as: Word, Access, Excel, automated fingerprint identification systems, photo enhancement software, computer aided drawing for diagramming, etc.
Skill in the operation of motor vehicles.
Ability to apply skill and techniques to process crime scenes, gather evidence, including latent prints, hairs, fibers, shoe impressions, blood stains, fluids, human tissue, etc.
Ability to document processes, to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical reports and records for use in depositions, court testimony, etc.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate specialized equipment such as a metal detector, video camera, still camera, radio, and standard office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers, victims, and others.
The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below 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.
Mental and Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, smell and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl. Specific vision abilities include near distance, far distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves over 50 pounds. The employee occasionally runs and uses physical force to subdue or arrest a suspect.
Work Environment: An employee in this job is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and has a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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