CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR

Salary

$58,686.79 - $82,923.28 Annually

Location

10440 W Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2027-009

Department

POLICE

Division

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

FOPA

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

NATURE OF WORK

This classification involves identification, collection, classification, and maintenance of criminal evidence for the City's Police Department. An employee in this position collects evidence at crime scenes both indoors and outdoors; takes crime scene photographs; views victims of accidents and violent crimes; identifies fingerprints, processes DNA samples; preserves and identifies other physical evidence at crime scenes; and collects and identifies trace material. This position also prepares sketches/documentation for court purposes and testifies as an expert in court.

Note: This employee is also required to maintain CJIS Level 4 certification.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Searches for and lifts fingerprint evidence. Submits fingerprint evidence to crime lab for analysis.
• Collects DNA and ensures processing of DNA evidence.
• Searches for, collects, preserves, and identifies other physical evidence found at the crime scene such as hair, skin, blood, fibers, and footwear and tire impressions.
• Operates assigned photo and video camera equipment; photographs and processes crime scenes for latent fingerprints; and photographs and fingerprints deceased persons.
• Documents, collects, and preserves crime scene evidence; utilizes measuring, testing and recording instruments and devices; makes silicone casts; and performs projectile trajectory analysis.
• Prepares diagrams and reports for examination and investigations; maintains logs and records as required.
• Provides testimony in court proceedings as an expert witness.
• Operates mobile crime laboratory and transports investigative equipment to crime scenes.
• Types and files reports and related investigatory information; answers inquiries; and operates radio equipment.
• Works on rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Will be responsible for maintaining a stand-by/on-call status as scheduled.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Associate degree from an accredited school in crime scene technology, forensics, or a closely related field.
• Considerable experience as a Crime Scene Investigator for a law enforcement entity can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE

• Reasonable related work experience in a government setting.
• Pass pre-employment Police criminal background and pre-employment physical requirements.
• Pass Basic FBI Fingerprint course and pass approved crime scene processing court (or complete prior to end of the probationary period).
• Certification preferred: Crime Scene Technology Certificate (preferably from the International Association for Identification).
• Valid Florida driver's license and a good driving record.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of modern scientific methods and equipment used in criminal investigation.
• Knowledge of the methods and equipment of collecting and preserving physical evidence.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques in the performance of chemical and microscopic examinations.
• Knowledge of standard fingerprint collection and recording practices.
• Knowledge of crime scene photography techniques including digital enhancement procedures.
• Knowledge of courtroom procedures and rules of evidence including fingerprints and other personal identification data.
• Skill in operation and maintenance of photographic and fingerprint dusting material.
• Skill in operation of photographic and recording devices.
• Skill in obtaining fingerprints.
• Skill in using Office and department software.
• Ability to perform the necessary identification tasks on cadavers in varying states of decomposition.
• Ability to maintain cross index filing systems and to classify documentary material for filing purposes.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to write and provide oral testimony in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to operate a mid-size motor vehicle/van and mobile crime laboratory.
• Ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed.
• Ability to plan and organize workload to achieve stated objectives in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with City officials, general employees, industry professionals, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate the impact of alternative courses of action and evaluate circumstances of an innovative, new, or unprecedented nature.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and varied responsibilities.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to don and doff personal protective equipment and to wear same for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY

GENERAL EMPLOYEE

HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/01/23

City-Paid Medical Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement:

• Employee Contribution = 8%
• Vesting = 10 Years
• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service
• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years
• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity:

Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*

10 Years 2.5%

15 Years 2.5%

20 Years 5.0%

• Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay

Paid Holidays:

Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July, Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Annual Leave:

Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:

Completed Months of Service Total Hours Accrued Annually

Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days

Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days

Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days

Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out:

Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays:

Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance:

For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave:

Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion:

After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty-eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement:

Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:

• In State = Up to 3 Days
• Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement:

After one (1) year of full-time employment

• 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
• 50% reimbursement for a grade of C
• $250 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union:

We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union - 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):

• Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage
• Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage
• Accident Advantage
• Life Insurance Coverage
• AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Care Protection
• Cancer Protection Assurance
• MissionSquare Retirement Compensation Programs

o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

01

Please describe your highest level of education completed. PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

• No High School/GED
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

Please describe how many years of related work experience you possess in a government setting.

• No Experience
• Inexperienced (Less than 6 months)
• Basic (6 months - 1 year)
• Reasonable (1 - 3 years)
• Considerable (4 - 6 years)
• Extensive (7 - 9 years)
• Broad (10+ years)

03

Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, please provide Drivers License number and Date of Issue:

Required Question

Employer City of Sunrise

Address 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Sunrise, Florida, 33351

Phone 954-838-4522

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sunrisefl/default.cfm