Crime Scene Investigator
Summary
Title:Crime Scene Investigator
ID:1055
Location:Flagler County, FL
Division/Section:Investigative Services Division (ISD)
FLSA Class:N/A
Starting Salary:$25.94 per hour
Supervisor:CSI/Evidence Supervisor
Pay Grade:Grade 14P
Blood/Viral Pathogen Risk:N/A
Retirement Class:N/A
Description

Duties and Responsibilities:


• Does an initial evaluation of the scene of a crime event to establish the proper area to secure for processing;
• Photographs the crime scene;
• Searches the scene of the crime;
• Collects trace DNA evidence;
• Processes the scene for fingerprints, collecting latent prints as they are located;
• Digitally measures the crime scene to develop a sketch electronically that accurately depicts the scene and locates items of evidence within the scene;
• Attends autopsy;
• Identifies any tool marks, other striations, or impressions that are associated with the crime event, photograph, and make castings or otherwise preserve and collect the evidence;
• Identifies, photographs, collects, packages, marks, records, transports, and secures physical evidence from the scene of the crime event or from the medical examiner at time of autopsy;
• Testifies in court with regard to the character and proper preservation of physical evidence and chain of custody;
• Preserves and creates documentation of physical evidence and seized property;
• Provides training and assistance in the proper submission of seized property;
• Photographs digital and paper evidence for investigators, State Attorney’s Office, and public information requests;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Selection Criteria:


Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida AND EITHER:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Crime Scene Technology, Crime Scene Processing, Forensic Science or related field*; OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s in Crime Scene Technology, Crime Scene Processing, Forensic Science or related field* AND two (2) years of on job experience; AND
• Trained or the ability to be trained in forensic photography, forensic mapping, forensic drawing, and forensic report writing; AND
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher; AND
• Must have a valid Florida State Drivers’ License.
* Experience in lieu of formal education may be considered on a case-by case basis.

 
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.
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