Computer Science Police Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The following is intended only as an illustration of the various types of work performed, skills and expertise required, equipment used, and special requirements and conditions. The omission of specific duties, skills, etc., does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The tasks listed below represent most of the time spent working in this position. Supervisor may assign additional tasks within the scope of this classification as necessary.

• Crime scene processing to include; Identifying, documenting, collecting, and preserving materials from a crime scene deemed as evidence by utilizing measuring, testing, and recording instruments and devices such as a digital camera and diagraming equipment.
• Provides on call coverage for crime scene services during off-duty hours, which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and other off-duty hours. Call-outs may include travelling to hazardous locations.
• Serves as a custodian of evidence and found and/or recovered property, ensuring compliance with all applicable state statutes, general records schedules, policies and procedures and accreditation standards; maintains chain of custody of evidence.
• Receives, labels, logs, packages, and stores evidence.
• Reviews and documents evidence or found property for investigations or use in court.
• Determines the disposition of evidence to be transferred to officers, owners, and other agencies.
• Provides advice and direction to patrol officers and detectives on evidence procedures and crime scene documentation.
• Coordinates and assists in the transportation of evidence for analysis; documents transactions and submits reports to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates evidence and case preparation with department officers and prosecution / defense attorneys.
• Attends court and provides testimony regarding evidence, as required.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding confiscated and recovered property; Interactions include in person, email and by phone; returns property to owners as appropriate and prepares unclaimed property for public sale or disposal.
• Performs general clerical work, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
• Prepares and submits various reports and records as required.
• Conducts routine and unannounced inventories of evidence and property; maintains related records.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as directed by the Chief of Police or their designee.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws as well as legal procedure.
• Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining or evaluating data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
• Requires giving information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
• Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, obtaining electronic media, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; operates equipment requiring moderate instruction, such as laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Requires basic knowledge of digital cameras/photography in relation to documentation of a crime scene.
• Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
• Requires doing specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
• Must be proficient in scientific software, design software, photo imaging software.
• Requires ability to work rotating and various shift schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in forensic science, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
• Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer, keyboard, calculator, fax machine, telephone, copy machine, radio, pager, cell phone.
• Marked Agency vehicle
• Crime Scene preservation and evidence collection equipment includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Biohazard equipment/ Personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Body fluid collection kit
3. Casting materials
4. Cutting instruments such as, knives, box cutters, scalpel, scissors, etc.
5. Latent print kit
6. Measuring devices/Survey tools
7. Blood stain pattern examination kit
8. DSLR camera

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires light-to-medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
• Must be able to reach and move around a crime scene regardless of its location; locations may include wooded areas, cramped basements, on roofs, inside of vehicles and so on.
• Must be able to get into and out of remote and cramped spaces.
• Must be able to crouch or kneel for an extended period of time, while examining or collecting evidence.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception, texture perception, odor perception, depth perception.

JOB LOCATION
Apopka Police Department, all City owned buildings/property, parks, grounds and recreation facilities. Any off-site locations and facilities utilized as part of the City's participation or involvement in an event, activity or job assignment. Occasional travel to meetings, conferences, and seminars/training schools will be required as a part of the employee's development and training.
DISCLAIMER:
The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Apopka is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to provide fair and equitable consideration of applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, sexual orientation, of other non-job-related factors. As such, the City of Apopka affirms its commitment to a policy not only of nondiscrimination, but also to a process of equal employment opportunity in all departments of City government to ensure that employment is extended to all qualified persons. When requested, the City of Apopka will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We comply with all applicable laws and actively promote fairness and equity in our employment practices.
ADA Statement: The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.