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Salary : $52,645.84 - $84,022.64 Annually
Location : Medical Examiner, 5301 SW 31st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Part-Time 19- No Benefits
Job Number: 1414631
Department: Med Exam Pathology
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Forensic Technician/Photographer.
The Forensic Technician/Photographer handles medical instruments, operates equipment including digital cameras and specialized photographic equipment and techniques; processes and preserves pictures of autopsies and death scenes; preserves evidentiary images for use in investigations and/or as evidence in court.
Photographs death scenes, autopsies, external examinations, toxicology photography as needed, and disasters. Inventories, stores and maintains photographic supplies and equipment for the Medical Examiner's office; makes minor repairs to photographic equipment.
Works with histology specimens.
Prepares and submits images for case files and reports for photographic assignments.
Receives corpses and assists pathologists in completion of autopsies. Releases bodies to approved authorities. Preserves specimens for legal or training demonstration purposes.
Assists medical examiners in the collection of cultures.
Maintains records using a personal computer with basic office software and Division specific applications.Performs other related work as required
General Description
Skilled work in the day-to-day operations of the forensic section.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires 6 months experience assisting with autopsies, crime scene, biomedical photography or currently enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in biology/pre-med or other health care field, or closely related field of study.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Preferences
Graduated from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in forensic science, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice or a related field
Bachelor's degree Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice or related filed
Six months-one years of Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Photography and or latent Fingerprint Examinations.
Experience in preservation and collection of physical, biological and trace evidence
1+ years experience in the preservation and collection of physical, biological, and trace evidence
1+ years experience in Forensic Photography or postmortem photography
Experience in the development, collection and preservation of latent prints for case file and or law enforcement
Postmortem (Autopsy) Photography experience
SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Performs autopsies, fingerprinting, x-rays, and body releases.
Photographs autopsy cases and toxicological blood kits for criminal cases; places images into case files on computer for doctors to review in order to determine cause of death; coordinates with and provides records management image request CDs (compact discs); watermarks each image and places onto a CD for attorneys and police departments.
Reviews and performs requisition of supplies for photographic operations, equipment, and distribution; resolves technical camera equipment, hardware, software and administrative problems.
Acts as a liaison between photography staff and doctors, attorney's offices and police departments in order to ensure photographic needs are being met; provides photographic technical assistance to doctors, investigators, and law enforcement agencies.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies

• Tech Savvy:
  Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
• Plans and Aligns:
  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
• Optimizes Work Processes:
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.
• Drives Results:
  Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
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Do you have six (6) months experience assisting with autopsies and/or biomedical photography or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have six (6) months experience working as an autopsy pathologist or embalming assistant? If yes, describe your experience.
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Do you have six (6) months experience in taking forensic photos and/or digital images of human remains? If yes, describe your experience.
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Describe your experience preparing a body for autopsy involving trauma.
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Describe your experience and/or training with bloodborne pathogens. Discuss risks of working with bloodborne pathogens and appropriate personal protective equipment that should be used.
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Describe your experience working in a highly stressful and emotional environment dealing with death and grief and how you detach from the work.
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Describe your general knowledge of human anatomy and provide examples of where you have applied this knowledge as it relates to post-mortem examination.
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Provide examples of your ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and your ability to maneuver at least 150 lbs. in your current or previous employment.
Required Question