Evidence Specialist - Part Time
Evidence Specialist - Part Time
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General Description
- The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is now accepting applications for the position ofEVIDENCE SPECIALIST PART TIME POSITION.This position involves technical work responsible for the receipt custody storage and disposal of evidence or other items housed by the Forensic Laboratory Services Division.REQUIRED DOCUMENTEach applicant must complete aNOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver.Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the prescreen application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.Applications must be submitted before the closing date of April 15 2025.
Typical Duties
Note: Listed functions duties responsibilities and skills are not intended to be allinclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriffs Office.
Evidence Handling 80
Receives retrieves logs transfers audits and disposes of property and/or evidence; records and logs all monies seized; maintains accurate chain of custody records per established procedure; maintains accurate inventory of evidence and property; assist other agencies in the disposal of property or evidence; returns evidence or property to owners per established procedures; delivers evidence to court as required; delivers and picks up evidence at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for analysis.
Perform investigative analysis for proper disposition of evidence and document the analysis in the case file. This includes answering routine telephone inquiries from attorneys victims or other interested parties. 14
Presents expert testimony in criminal courts and depositions upon request. 1
Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary in the efficient and effective performance of the position functions. 5
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Two 2 years experience in a position which required high volume record keeping or inventory management or law enforcement crime scene work experience
- Consideration may be given to equivalent combination of related training education and experience
- Must obtain and maintain certification with the International Association for Property and Evidence
- Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriffs Office one 1 year probationary period
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employees duties for this position to include scheduled work hours and required training activities calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency.
Knowledge of evidence handling procedures; of record keeping and inventory management techniques. Extensive knowledge of departmental computer programs.
Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to work independently.
Ability to establish record keeping systems; to work with and not be sensitive to strong chemicals and odors; to work with and not be sensitive to evidence that may depict graphic scenes of violence.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment for this position is a warehouse setting. The incumbent must be able to work in an environment where there may be exposure to scenes of graphic violence and potentially hazardous materials (biological and chemical).
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS
MobilityFrequent standing walking stooping bending climbing ladders driving
LiftingAble to lift 25 pounds
VisualConstant overall vision; color perception eyehand coordination; depth perception; frequent reading/closeup work
Hearing/Talking requirement to hear normal speech; hearing on telephone and radio; talking on telephone/radio
Emotional/PsychologicalExposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma grief and death
Special Requirements Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond for any critical incident manmade or natural; frequent after hours call outs required working weekends nights and/ or overtime
Environmental Exposure to chemicals organic compounds biological substances and hazardous materials. These chemicals and compounds can pose a biological or health damaging risk
Classified Position
Please direct any questions to:Seminole County Sheriffs OfficeHuman Resources Division100EslingerWaySanford FL 32773
External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation which includes but not limited to past employment/education verification driver license review credit history prior drug use history arrest/conviction record and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.
The background investigation process may take 36 months depending upon the complexity of the applicants background and position for which youve applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.
Candidates must also comply with the Agencys current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy ofGeneral Order 28 Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicants tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agencys review process even if otherwise meeting the Agencys policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office after one year from date of notification.The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is committed to a diverse work force is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. PreferenceEligible Applicant service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally certain PreferenceEligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
