Crime Laboratory Technician - Full-time / Part-time

To be considered as a potential applicant, you must meet the minimum requirements 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: Incumbent is responsible for receiving, securing, packaging, distributing, and returning evidence; maintaining the chain of custody records; assigning computerized bar code labels; maintaining evidence vault; advising law enforcement personnel on the disposition of evidence; and training law enforcement on the limitations and capabilities of the crime laboratory. Incumbent utilizes the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for tracking of evidence; prepares data for input into the system; generates inventory and control reports; takes appropriate action to correct errors; and assists in the maintenance of the system. Incumbent maintains administrative compliance through the review of all appropriate administrative policies and procedures and by completion of all administrative paperwork by established deadlines; assists section supervisor with various projects as needed; and provides a high level of quality internal and external customer service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of laboratory terminology; knowledge of correct procedures for handling evidence; knowledge of basic mathematics; knowledge in the use of computerized keyboards and basic computer operations; skill in communicating procedures to others; skill in operating multifunction automated systems equipment; ability to interpret and follow technical instructions; ability to testify in court regarding chain-of-custody; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to input data utilizing a variety of keyboards.

NOTE: 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 will 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.

SPECIAL NOTE: This position requires climbing stairs and lifting items.

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 reemployed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled or suspended depending upon the date of your retirement.

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 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 others 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 web site 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.