Walton County Sheriff's Office - Evidence/ Crime Scene Technician

Job Announcement:

General Statement of Job –

The general duties of Crime Scene Technician are to process, collect and document evidence at crime scenes. The duties also include maintaining all evidence and found property that comes into the possession of the Walton County Sheriff's Office.  The employee will be on call and subject to extended and unusual hours to include working nights, weekends, and holidays. 

 Qualifications –

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years of experience in a related field
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a valid driver license.

 

Essential Job Functions –

• Coordinate the evidence team at the crime scene
• Collect, process and package physical evidence collected at the crime scene
• Keep accurate records to ensure proper evidence handling
• Establish and maintain records of physical evidence collection
• Communicate with law enforcement personnel regarding crime scene procedures and protocol
• Ensure supplies are stocked and available for crime scene investigation personnel
• Ensure equipment is clean, maintained and in good, working order
• Ensure procedures are followed by all members of the evidence team when identifying, collecting and processing physical evidence
• Package and transport physical evidence to the forensic crime laboratory
• Photograph crime scenes and physical evidence
• Engage in evidence-gathering techniques to secure physical evidence
• Identify fingerprints at the crime scene and lift latent fingerprints
• Photograph suspects, victims and witnesses
• Prepare court presentations of physical evidence

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities –

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and law enforcement activities
• The ability to communicate effectively with law enforcement personnel and other crime scene investigation professionals
• Knowledge of local, state and federal law enforcement procedures and practices regarding evidence handling and crime scenes
• The ability to learn photography techniques
• The ability to use equipment, supplies and techniques for identifying and processing physical evidence
• Knowledge of physical evidence gathering and preserving
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence and court methods and procedures
• Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards related to chemicals and equipment used for evidence collection
• The ability to provide accurate and professional testimony in a court of law
• The ability to establish and maintain working relationships with an evidence team, crime scene leader, court personnel, and federal, state and local enforcement personnel

 Standards to Perform Job Functions –

 Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and death perception.
• Must maintain physical conditions necessary for the use of legs, hands, and fingers; walking, standing, bending, stooping; and operating a motor vehicle. (For extended periods of time)
• Must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions, heights, different terrain, and work with blood borne pathogens as well as hazardous materials, noxious odors, and dead bodies and body parts.

 

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

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to applicable state and federal law, preference and priority shall be given to certain service members and veterans (including spouses and family members of such service members and veterans), and certain service members may be eligible for waiver of post-secondary educational requirements as provided in Chapter 295, Florida Statutes. 

Please direct questions regarding this position to hr@waltonso.org