Salary : $43,243.20 – $55,140.80 Annually
Location : Orlando, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-486
Department: Police Department
Division: Police Administrative Services
Opening Date: 10/07/2023
Closing Date: 10/20/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
APPLICANT INFORMATION: When completing an application for positions in the Police Department, candidates must provide entire work history since high school in the Work Experience section. Account for periods of unemployment. Provide all available details. Incomplete applications be disqualified.
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs responsible technical field and office work for complex crime scene investigations, documenting crime scenes, evidence identification, collection, processing, preservation, submission; producing detailed reports; testifying in court proceedings; and other duties as assigned. Employees assigned to this classification must complete an extensive training program to reach full proficiency in all areas. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Forensics Manager and performances maybe reviewed while in progress, upon completion and through direct on-site observation, review of reports, and conferences.
Minimum Requirements
Associate Degree in Crime Scene Technology, Crime Scene Investigations, Forensic Science or related field required, and one (1) year of experience in crime scene processing, photography required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and crime scene processing experience. Certification required through the International Association of Identification as a “Level 1 – Certified Crime Scene Investigator” within 16 months of hire. Also required to pass medical and psychological examinations and a thorough background check which includes polygraph. A valid Florida Driver’s License is required.
Supplemental Information
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master’s degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
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A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.
02
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- Less than high school
- High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
- Technical school completed
- Some college (less than 60 semester credits)
- Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
- Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
- Master degree
- Doctorate degree
03
Do you possess crime scene technician certification?
- Yes
- No
04
How much work experience closely related to crime-scene investigations do you have: i.e., fingerprint analysis, crime scene photography, crime scene processing, or crime analysis?
You must include details in your application or resume.
- None
- Some but less than six months
- Between six months and one year
- Between one and two years
- Between two and four years
- More than four years
05
Among the preferred qualifications for this position is specialized training / education / certification in crime-scene related skills. Please use the space to summarize your background in this area. Feel free to attach certificates or other appropriate documentation to your online application. If you have no applicable background, so state.
06
Are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you willing to submit to psychological testing?
- Yes
- No
08
Have you taken the Reading Comprehension test with the City of Orlando within 1 year?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have a passing Writing Skills test with the City of Orlando within 1 year?
- Yes
- No
10
Within the last five years, have you ever pled guilty or “no contest” (nolo contendere) to a felony, been found guilty or be convicted of any felony, or been on probation for a felony? (Answer “Yes” even if you received a suspended sentence or had adjudication withheld.)
- Yes
- No
11
If yes, please explain
12
Within the last five years, have you ever pled guilty or “no contest” (nolo contendere) to a misdemeanor involving perjury by making a false statement or giving false information? (Answer “Yes” even if you received a suspended sentence or had adjudication withheld.)
- Yes
- No
13
If yes, please explain
14
Have you, as an adult (from age 18 to the present) ever committed a serious crime (including a felony)?
- Yes
- No
15
If yes, please explain
16
Have you used or possessed, within the last 12 months, any illegal controlled substance (such as cocaine, crack, speed, heroin, or any other illegal substances including marijuana/cannabis?
- Yes
- No
17
If you answered yes to previous question, how many times have you used cocaine, crack, speed, heroin, or any other illegal substance including marijuana/cannabis during the past 12 months? Please give types of drugs, dates, and other details.
18
Have you ever committed any illegal sale of a controlled substance (such as cocaine, crack, speed, or heroin, or any other illegal substances including marijuana/cannabis and prescription drugs).
- Yes
- No
19
If yes, please explain
20
How many times in the last 12 months have you missed work or school due to intoxication?
21
How many times in the last 12 months have you consumed alcoholic beverages while at work?
22
How many times in the last 12 months have you been intoxicated to the point that you felt you should not drive a motor vehicle?
23
Have you ever been involuntarily terminated (fired) or asked to resign from any job? (Do not include layoffs specifically due to an employer’s downsizing or reduction in workforce.)
- Yes
- No
24
If yes, please explain
25
Have you given any false information or intentionally omitted information, either oral or written, during your attempt to secure this position with the City of Orlando?
- Yes
- No
26
If yes, please explain
Required Question