Crime Scene Technician/Property Room Custodian I - Miami, United States - City of Aventura FL

Description

Salary : $50, $72,000.00 Annually

Location : Aventura Government Center, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 070

Department: Police

Opening Date: 02/06/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

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Description

The City of Aventura is accepting applications for a full-time Crime Scene Technician/Property Room Custodian I.

TheCrime Scene Technician/Property Room Custodian I is to perform a variety of crime scene investigation duties within the police department as well as being responsible for a variety of tasks relating to the storage, safekeeping, returning and/or disposing of property and evidence. Job duties are technical in nature, and support the Aventura Police Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Crime Scene duties, responsibilities and requirements:

Conducts proper and updated standards of crime scene processing which includes recording, photographing, sketching, searching for trace evidence, latent print lifting, and collection of evidence.

Expected to respond to calls for crime scene services as quickly as good judgment and safety allows at any hour of the day or night and under any weather conditions. All issued equipment and supplies must be maintained in a ready-to-use condition at all times.

Oversees and reconstructs complex crime scene investigations, including but not limited to homicides, sexual assaults, armed robberies and property crimes such as burglaries.

Works side by side with detectives and other crime scene technicians as a team.

Processes evidence in the crime lab and maintains lab equipment and supplies in a state of readiness.

Fingerprints members of the public, when required, for various licenses or permits.

Acts as Departmental Photographer.

May be required to give testimony in court or attend depositions.

Work a flexible schedule, which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, being on-call and overtime.

Other duties as may be assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Property Room Custodian duties, responsibilities and requirements:

Accepts, records and maintains a record system of all physical evidence and lost/found property taken into custody by the Police Department.

Preserve the chain of evidence upon receipt of such items into the department until released by the Officer or Investigator, the State Prosecutor or the Courts or dispose of per our General Order.

Maintain confidentiality as it relates to the position.

Drive to various locations and work sites county-wide to pick up property and evidence.

Research cases in the computer to determine their status in the judicial system, as it relates to evidence and property.

Inventory property and evidence as it is initially placed into the property room and when it is signed out for court.

Timely submission of evidence for lab analysis such as drugs, DNA evidence, fingerprint evaluations and other items and/or evidence to the Miami-Dade Crime Lab for investigative purposes.

Dispose of or purge evidence or property no longer needed by the courts through actual destruction, melting, burning or auctioning of items.

Testify in court, as requested, regarding the chain of custody from receipt until admitted into court.

Have personal contact with the public and independently answer questions and resolve concerns regarding property and evidence.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with State Officials, City employees and the General Public.

Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours at assigned worksite.

Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position.

Work a flexible schedule, which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, being on-call and overtime.

Other duties as may be assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform other job functions as assigned to include working in the Crime Scene unit and assuming the duties and responsibilities of that position when the necessity arises.

Qualifications & Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

A two-year degree or 60 college credits preferred.

1 year on the job experience in working major crime scenes is required.

Valid Florida Driver's License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to:

Competently read and write the English language

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of and the ability to use digital SLR cameras and video, photographic lighting, exposure and proper lens, and camera selection as necessary for properly recording a scene.

Basic warehouse and/or inventory control principles/practices

Basic math and computer skills.

Basic computer literacy.

Standard safety procedures.

Operate office equipment and computers and work-related software associated with the position.

Work a flexible schedule, which will include on-call, evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays.

Physically perform the essential functions of the classification.

Effectively coordinate, perform, and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.

Skill in:

Scheduling work projects to ensure timely completion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to successfully complete an Aventura Police Department background investigation, which includes a physical exam, drug screen and polygraph exam, is required prior to hire. Ability to obtain and maintain required professional certifications is a condition of continued employment. Applicants must be 19 years of age at time of appointment. Valid Florida State driver's license is required at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION RECEIVED The position reports to, and works under, the supervision of the Crime Scene/Property Supervisor or a Detective Bureau Sergeant. Work is performed independently under general supervision from an immediate supervisor. Work is reviewed for accuracy, productivity and compliance with established procedures. This position does not supervise others.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED None

WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Crime Scene Technician/Property Room Custodian I retrieve evidence from crime scenes in the field and from secured lockers at the station. Crime Scene Technician/Property Room Custodian I work in enclosed, windowless rooms; outdoors in all types of weather; and travel to remote sites, city and sometimes county-wide. Property Room Custodians may be exposed to bio-hazardous materials, noxious odors and chemical agents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. The classification of Crime Scene Technician/Property Room Custodian I has physical requirements of varying degrees based on numerous differing work circumstances. Required physical activities include walking, standing, sitting, balancing, climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping, lifting, dragging, throwing, digital dexterity, twisting the body, talking, hearing and seeing. The job requires an incumbent to move and lift heavy or bulky items and/or equipment and be able to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted. Employees must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Work schedules will include on-call, shift work, evenings, holidays, overtime and weekends.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Aventura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Aventura offers a wide range of employee benefits, which include:

Health, Dental, Vision

• City pays the entire cost of employee's health, dental, short-term disability, long term disability and life insurance.
• City pays 50% of employee's dependent health and dental insurance
• City pays 70% of employee's dependent health insurance for Police Officers and 50% for dental insurance.
• Health insurance is an HMO - Open Access Managed Choice POS plan offered through UnitedHealthcare
• Employees choose from a Dental PPO or HMO plan offered through Humana
• Vision plan for employee covering annual vision exam; glasses; lenses; or contacts through UnitedHealthcare

Life Insurance

• City provides life insurance equal to 1 times annual employees salary up to $50,000 through UNUM
• Employee can purchase additional term life insurance coverage at low term rates through UNUM

Retirement Plan

• The City contributes an amount equal to 14% of salary to defined contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan
• Employees begin vesting at 20% after one year and are fully vested after 5 years

Police Officer Pension Plan

• Sworn Personnel are in a Defined Benefit Plan: City Contribution 27.696%; Employee Contribution 10.775%
• Defined Benefit Plan: 22.5 years of credited service, regardless of age; or age 57 with 10 years of credited service; 5 year DROP

Voluntary Retirement Plans

• 457 pre-tax retirement plan
• Roth IRA retirement plan

Disability Insurance

• Long term disability is provided with a minimum of 50% salary coverage up to $5,000/month.
• Short term disability replaces a portion of earnings while unable to work due to non-work related illness or injury.

Life Insurance

• City pays 1 times annual salary up to $50,000 including Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy

Voluntary Life Insurance

• Employee can purchase additional life insurance up to 5 times annual salary as well coverage for dependents.

Flexible Spending & AFLAC

• Employee can enroll in yearly Flexible Spending Accounts pre-tax for medical and dependent care expenses.
• AFLAC plans available for purchase at group rates.

Holidays

• New Year's Eve 1/2 Day
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve 1/2 Day
• Christmas Day

Vacation Leave

• Employees with less than 4 years service receive 80 hours vacation per year
• Employees with 4-10 years service receive 120 hours vacation per year
• Employees with over 10 years service receive 160 hours vacation per year

Personal Leave

• Employees are entitled to 24 hours of personal leave per calendar year

Sick Leave

• Employees accrue 8 hours sick leave per month
• Employees who do not utilize sick leave for a six month period are eligible for an additional 8 hours of vacation
• Employees leaving the City are eligible for up to 100% payout for unused sick leave based on length of service up to a maximum of 800 hours

Bereavement Leave

• The City allows 32 hours leave for in-state funerals and 40 hours for out of state funerals

Job Basis Leave

• Employees not eligible for overtime receive 5 days each year in recognition of extensive number of hours worked in excess of normal working hours

Educational Reimbursement

• The City offers a 75% reimbursement of tuition costs for employees completing a course with a "B" or better
• Reimbursement is based on the rate of tuition charged in the state university system.

Take Home Vehicles

• Police Majors
• Police Captains
• Detectives
• All Sworn Officers (may be subject to mileage charges based on place of residence)
• 911 Manager
• Crime Scene

Salary Incentives

• Based on unit assignments like FTO, Detectives, K-9, SWAT, Traffic, SRO, Marine Patrol
• Shift Differentials

Referral Incentive
The City continues to recruit the best candidates for its open positions and we believe that the best sourcfes for candidates are identified through our current employees.

• $1,000 incentive for full-time hires
• $400 incentive for part-time hires

Police Officer & Police Communications Officer/Public Safety Dispatcher Recruitment Incentives

• Up to $2,000 for recruit reimbursement for recently graduated candidates from a Florida Certified Law Enforcement Academy.
• Up to $1,000 for an Out-of-State Law Enforcement candidate completing Equivalency of Training (EOT) to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida.
• A $2,000 incentive will be paid to a PCO who successfully completes the Phase I, Call Taker training.
• $2,000 for relocation allotment for any newly hired Police Officer who resides outside of either Miami-Dade or Broward County and relocates to either Miami-Dade or Broward County within six (6) months of hire.

01

Please select your years of experience working in a Crime Scene Unit or Property Room.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

02

Do you understand that this position requires you to work a flexible schedule and will be on-call, which will include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime?

• Yes
• No

Required Question