Crime Scene Technician II

Job Description

Crime Scene Technician II

Number of Vacancies: 1

Recruitment #260626-007602-001

Department

Tampa Police Department

Open Date

6/26/2026 5:00:00 PM

Filing Deadline

7/1/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$36.37 - $51.82/hour; $6,304.13 - $8,982.13/month; $75,649.60 - $107,785.60/year

Employment Type

Full-Time

Type of Recruitment

Departmental

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Introduction

Perform duties conducting major crime scene investigations to locate, identify, preserve, photograph, and prepare evidence for submission to crime laboratories for analysis.

Training entry level crime scene technicians

Job Introduction

Perform
duties conducting major crime scene investigations to locate, identify,
preserve, photograph, and prepare evidence for submission to crime laboratories
for analysis.
Training
entry level crime scene technicians.
Health,
vision, dental, and life insurance; annual and sick leave; paid holidays;
pension and tax-deferred compensation (457) plans; and more.

Nature Of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for performing
assignments of more than average difficulty which include conducting crime scene investigations to locate and
collect evidence. Locating, developing, and collection of latent fingerprints
at crime scenes using multiple methods. Under general
supervision, the employee performs tasks which require the exercise of some initiative
and independent judgment. Trains, observes, and documents progress of entry
level crime scene technicians. On occasion, assumes the responsibilities of the
shift supervisor in their absence. Employee must work rotating shifts to
include nights, weekends, and holidays and deal with scenes of violence and
death. Work is reviewed through reports submitted and observation while
in progress and upon completion.

Examples of Duties

Conducts crime scene investigations to locate, identify,
preserve, photograph, and collect evidence to establish and maintain chain of
custody and for submission to crime laboratories for analysis.
Locate, develop, preserve, and collect latent fingerprints
at crime scenes using fuming techniques, powders, chemicals, photographic
techniques, and alternate light sources.
Photograph and cast impression evidence to include
footwear, tool marks and tire treads for later analysis and comparisons.
Occasionally attend autopsies to photograph, collect and
package evidence obtained from decedent to include but not limited to hair,
fibers, clothing, body fluids, fingerprints, fingernails and hair clippings.
Be called to testify in depositions and court proceedings
on the proper crime scene investigational methods and procedures to include
photographs and collected evidence.
Prepare supplemental crime scene reports to document and
explain crime scene personnel findings and involvement.
Trains entry-level crime scene technicians and assumes the
responsibilities of the shift supervisor in their absence.

Perform other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge
of: a wide range of optical, physical, and
chemical processes utilized in developing latent fingerprints.
Skill in:
locating, identifying, preserving, photographing and collecting items of
evidence during investigations; properly operate a digital SLR camera to
include night time photography techniques.

Ability to: prepare typed crime scene
supplemental reports; operate a mobile crime scene vehicle while understanding
and obeying all Florida traffic laws; understand and follow oral and written
instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with
employees and the general public; handle confidential documents according to
procedures in order to maintain their security; perform duties requiring
physical strength and endurance; work under hazardous conditions; maintain case
load in addition to training requirements.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 40-60 lbs., mostly standing and a combination of working indoors and outdoors. Requires extended use of computer, typing and viewing monitor.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation
from an accredited high school and three (3) years of experience in the
Forensic/Crime Scene field and (1) year as a crime scene technician I with the
Tampa Police Department; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. An Associate's degree in crime scene technology or certification in
crime scene technology from an accredited college can substitute for two (2)
years of the experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.

Examination

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing
is included in all pre-employment processing.

Comments

Employees
may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays,
and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency
declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in
preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation
from an accredited high school and three (3) years of experience in the
Forensic/Crime Scene field and (1) year as a crime scene technician I with the
Tampa Police Department; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. An Associate's degree in crime scene technology or certification in
crime scene technology from an accredited college can substitute for two (2)
years of the experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.

Examination

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing
is included in all pre-employment processing.

Comments

Employees
may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays,
and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency
declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in
preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

Conclusion

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