Crime Scene Investigator I-II-D.O.Q- Police Department

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. Crime Scene Investigator I - $27.09 / Hourly Intermediate and difficult clerical and field support work, reporting to the Criminal Investigations Division Crime Scene Unit Manager. Includes processing of crime scenes to identify, classify, and collect physical evidence. Crime Scene Investigator II - $31.36 / Hourly Advanced and difficult clerical and field support work, reporting to the Criminal Investigations Division Support Sergeant, & Crime Scene Unit Manager. Includes processing of crime scenes to identify, classify, and collect physical evidence. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City. This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency. This position is Safety Sensitive which is subject to random drug testing. The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Crime Scene Investigator I Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives; maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations. Responds to crime scenes as required to locate, identify, document, record, recover, and process as necessary all items of evidentiary value using the latest accepted scientific and technological methods and equipment, documenting such activity in written reports. May fingerprint persons, using ink pads, specialized tools for deceased persons, and electronic recording methods. May photograph and transfer residual fingerprints from objects, such as weapons or drinking glasses, to record cards, using standard technique. Photographs crime scenes, including fatal auto accidents. Works closely with patrol officers, detectives, the State Attorney's office, local and state crime laboratory personnel, and the Medical Examiner’s office. Maintains a working knowledge of the latest crime scene techniques and available resources. Exercises good judgment, high standards of practice and ethical conduct. Maintain a level of professional knowledge and expertise through periodic training, proficiency testing, journals or literature reviews in the Crime Scene profession. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required. Other duties as may be assigned. Crime Scene Investigator II Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives; maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations. Responds to crime scenes as required to locate, identify, document, record, recover, and process as necessary all items of evidentiary value using the latest accepted scientific and technological methods and equipment, documenting such activity in written reports. May fingerprint persons, using ink pads, specialized tools for deceased persons, and electronic recording methods. May photograph and transfer residual fingerprints from objects, such as weapons or drinking glasses, to record cards, using standard technique. Photographs crime scenes, including fatal auto accidents. Works closely with patrol officers, detectives, the State Attorney's office, local and state crime laboratory personnel, and the Medical Examiner’s office. Maintains a working knowledge of the latest crime scene techniques and available resources. Exercises good judgment, high standards of practice, and ethical conduct. Maintain a level of professional knowledge and expertise through periodic training, proficiency testing, journals, or literature reviews in the Crime Scene profession. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.) May operate as a team leader to coordinate with other Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs) working in tandem on crime scenes and with police laboratory casework. Other duties as may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Crime Scene Investigator I - Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience with a law enforcement agency with crime scene-related responsibilities is required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Forensic Science or related field, preferably crime scene applicable, preferred. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications. Crime Scene Investigator II - Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. A minimum of four (4) years of experience with a law enforcement agency with crime scene related responsibilities required OR; graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience with a law enforcement agency with crime scene related responsibilities required OR; graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience with a law enforcement agency with crime scene related responsibilities required. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Crime Scene Investigator I - Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire. 40 hours of Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Training required. Crime Scene Investigator II - Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire. A minimum of forty-eight (48) hours of Crime Scene Investigator Training required. A minimum of ninety-six (96) total hours of Crime Scene Investigator Training from the International Association of Identification (IAI) required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Crime Scene Investigator I - Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation, to prepare reports, compose letters, etc. Knowledge of the department's and City's policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of current scientific, technological and court accepted methods and means of evidence location, identification, documentation, recovery, and processing. Skill in the operation of a PC. Skill in the use of photographic equipment. Skill in filing and other organizational skills. Ability to write clear, concise reports and articles, and organize statistical information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to adapt to fast changing situations with minimal confusion and recovery. Ability to use video recording devices and secondary equipment. Ability to view, work and function in crime scene areas resulting from extreme physical violence. Ability to attend and document autopsies as required. Ability to compare and examine latent prints. Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization. Ability to stay centered when challenged. Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to follow through with assigned tasks. Crime Scene Investigator II - Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation, to prepare reports, compose letters, etc. Knowledge of the department's and City's policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of current scientific, technological and court accepted methods and means of evidence location, identification, documentation, recovery, and processing. Skill in the operation of a PC. Skill in the use of photographic equipment. Skill in filing and other organizational skills. Ability to write clear, concise reports and articles, and organize statistical information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to adapt to fast changing situations with minimal confusion and recovery. Ability to use video recording devices and secondary equipment. Ability to view, work and function in crime scene areas resulting from extreme physical violence. Ability to attend and document autopsies as required. Ability to perform basic to advanced lab processing procedures of evidence. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization. Ability to stay centered when challenged. Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to follow through with assigned tasks. The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are mandatory. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 30 feet. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The office environment is fast-paced. Documentation Requirements Applicants must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. The following documents are required at the time of application and are acceptable for proof: Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Driver's License:

A Valid Driver's License from any state may be utilized; within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License must be presented. *Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR A recognized Professional Organization For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.

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