Crime Laboratory Technician - Full-time / Part-time

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum requirement(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or (2) A high school diploma or its equivalent and four years of experience handling items of evidentiary value, computerized management information systems, or operating multifunction automated system equipment. (3) College credit hours from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required experience.

DUTIES: The incumbent in this position is responsible for receiving, securing, distributing, and returning evidence submitted to the laboratory; maintains chain of custody records of incoming evidence; assigns computerized bar-code labels to evidence and case files as appropriate; performs evidence labeling, packaging, and inventorying (as needed); documents all evidence transactions as required; maintains all vault evidence in a neat and logical order; maintains a high level of quality in providing internal and external customer service; utilizes the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) by preparing data for input into the system (including written and verbal communication); assists in the maintenance of the LIMS information by taking appropriate action to correct any errors; assists with vault inventory audits at both on-site and off-site locations as needed; assists with training of other section members with regards to job duties and responsibilities; assists with the general housekeeping, cleaning, and organization of the section and evidence vault; correctly prepares and receives evidence via mail or common carrier service; and drives to other laboratories within the state to transfer evidence as needed. Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the procedures for packaging, handling, and preserving evidence. Knowledge of the LIMS and Prelog systems. Knowledge of the proper documentation required to substantiate the chain of custody and general accountability of evidence. Knowledge of FDLE's forensic quality documents related to evidence duties in addition to the Evidence Intake Training Manual and Evidence Submission Manual. Knowledge of the correct procedures for preparing and providing testimony in courts of law. Ability to give sworn testimony in courts.

SPECIAL NOTE: The duties for this position require (1) climbing up and down a flight of metal stairs, several times a day, while being able to lift items that weigh up to 30 pounds without assistance; (2) a valid Florida driver's license to drive an evidence van on day trips to various locations in Florida, such as Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Tampa; and (3) work hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

NOTES: Applicants being considered for employment must pass a drug screen and background investigation which will include a financial credit check. Responses to qualifying questions will be credited only if verifiable by skills and/or experience listed on the employment application, including specifically required software/computer skills. The elements of the selection process may include a skills test and/or interview. Applicants may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated time frame may exclude the applicant from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement. Preference may be given to current FDLE members. Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy.

REMINDERS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.

Apply on-line via the People First website or fax a State of Florida application to toll-free fax number: 1-888-403-2110 by 11:59 p.m. EST on closing date. Applicants may reapply for advertised vacancies whenever they occur. If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. All documentation must be submitted to People First.