Description

The Crime Scene Technician I serves as an entry level role in documenting, processing, and preserving all manner of crime scenes, ensuring proper chain of custody for evidence, and furthering investigative leads through the processing of evidence at the CCSO Crime Lab while completing the core training requirements for CST II.

• Responds to various call types including property crimes and crimes against persons.
• Operates and maintains mobile crime unit and all equipment contained therein.
• Utilizes personal safety equipment such as respirators, dust masks, and gloves to avoid exposure to chemicals, biohazardous/radiological material, and contamination of other evidence.
• Be trained to carefully and thoroughly process and maintain the integrity of the crime scene pursuant to applicable policies/procedures.
• Trains and shows positive progress in the use of photography and video equipment for the documentation of crime scenes.
• Takes aerial photographs of crime scenes from aircrafts as required.
• Trains and becomes capable of photographing deceased persons, documenting state of decomposition, bodily trauma, and any other relative items of evidence.
• Trains and shows positive progress in the ability to document, process, and reconstruct blood spatter events and shooting events.
• Trains and becomes capable of completing finished crime scene diagrams from measurements taken at the scene.
• Trains and becomes capable of utilizing the FARO 3D laser scanner and SCENE registration software to create 3D scene diagrams.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field required, or equivalent work experience in accordance with FSS 112.219.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft office products
• Speak and understand the English language