Crime Scene Technician Boca Raton, FL Boca Raton, FL

Overview

• Job Title:
  
  Crime Scene Technician
• Location:
  
  City of Boca Raton, FL
• Salary: $57,699.20 – $76,856.00 annually
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time (Non‑Exempt)
• Job Number: 03683 – Department:
  Police Services, Bureau of Field Services

• Process crime scenes to search, recover, and document latent fingerprints, trace evidence, DNA, and other physical evidence.
• Take photographs, videotapes, and prepare sketches to record evidence collection.
• Respond to hospitals and autopsies to collect evidence for criminal investigations.
• Prepare crime scene reports for court presentation and provide courtroom testimony.
• Operate digital photo lab and maintain equipment and image files.
• Gather and mark evidence, maintain chain of custody, create plaster casts, and process evidence in the crime lab using powders, chemicals, and alternative light sources.
• Test and maintain laboratory equipment and prepare lineups.
• Conduct training of new employees in crime scene processing procedures.
• Perform related tasks as required.

• Background check includes criminal background, employment verification, reference checks, MVR, workers' compensation, credit check, fingerprinting, polygraph, neighborhood check, psychological examination, drug/alcohol screen, physical and pulmonary function test.
• Physical demands:
  Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., push up to 75 lbs.; wear PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, respirator, safety shoes, coveralls, gloves, face shield, and biohazard suit; tolerance to extreme temperatures, noise, heights, confined spaces, vibration, radiation, dust, chemicals, toxic metals, animal/insect bites, gases, smoke, irritants, asphyxiants, and blood borne pathogens.

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities: thorough knowledge of police department rules, investigative techniques, evidence laws, crime scene processing, secure evidence, documentation, photography operation, and basic automobile operation.
• Education:
  
  Associate's Degree or technical certificate in forensic science, criminalistics, or related field, or equivalent of two (2) years of on‑the‑job experience as a Crime Scene Technician.
• Experience:
  
  Preference for individuals with both a degree and relevant experience.
• Special requirements:
  Valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Must successfully pass a complete background investigation satisfying the employer prior to appointment.

• Annual Leave: accrue per salary grade; maximum 360 hours; cash out up to 40 hours for permanent status; accrual schedule: 0‑5 years 8 hrs/month, 5‑10 years 10 hrs/month, 10‑15 years 12 hrs/month, 15+ years 14 hrs/month.
• Sick Leave: 8 hrs/month; unused balance paid at 50% annually up to 960 hrs, retirement payout of 50% after 5 years continuous service.
• Health Insurance:
  Employee medical, dental, and vision fully covered by City; employee contribution for other plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  Defined Contribution plan with 7% City contribution, 1‑year vesting;
  Defined Benefit plan with 10‑year vesting, 2.00% multiplier, 7.75% employee contribution.
• Holidays: 14 per year, including 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating; floating allocation depends on hire date.
• Funeral Leave:
  Up to 3 workdays (in‑state) and 5 (out‑of‑state).
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Full‑time employees eligible under City policy, subject to departmental funds.
• Military Leave:
  Paid leave up to 30 days per calendar year for reservists attending annual training.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Five face‑to‑face counseling sessions for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents.

The City of Boca Raton is an equal opportunity, inclusive, Veteran’s preference employer and a drug‑free workplace. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.