Forensic Technician Photographer

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Forensic Technician / Photographer.

The Forensic Technician / Photographer handles medical instruments operates equipment including digital cameras and specialized photographic equipment and techniques; processes and preserves pictures of autopsies and death scenes; preserves evidentiary images for use in investigations and / or as evidence in court.

Photographs death scenes autopsies external examinations toxicology photography as needed and disasters. Inventories stores and maintains photographic supplies and equipment for the Medical Examiners office; makes minor repairs to photographic equipment.

Works with histology specimens and glass slides and in processing and out processing of slides and specimens. Prepares and submits images for case files and reports for photographic assignments.

Receives corpses and assists pathologists in completion of autopsies. Releases bodies to approved authorities. Preserves specimens for legal or training demonstration purposes.

Assists medical examiners in the collection of cultures and preparation of specimens for diagnostic tests.

Prepares report sand maintains records using a personal computer with basic office software and Division specific applications.

Performs other related work as required.

General Description

Skilled work in the day-to-day operations of the forensic section. Works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires 6 months experience assisting with autopsies crime scene biomedical photography or currently enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelors degree in biology / pre-med or other health care field or closely related field of study.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

None.

Preferences

Graduated from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in forensic science Biology Chemistry Criminal Justice or a related field

Bachelors degree Forensic Science Biology Chemistry Criminal Justice or related filed

Six months-one years of Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Photography and or latent Fingerprint Examinations.

Experience in preservation and collection of physical biological and trace evidence

1 years experience in the preservation and collection of physical biological and trace evidence

1 years experience in Forensic Photography or postmortem photography

Experience in the development collection and preservation of latent prints for case file and or law enforcement

Postmortem (Autopsy) Photography experience

SCOPE OF WORK

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Performs autopsies fingerprinting x-rays and body releases.

Photographs autopsy cases and toxicological blood kits for criminal cases; places images into case files on computer for doctors to review in order to determine cause of death; coordinates with and provides records management image request CDs (compact disks); watermarks each image and places onto a CD for attorneys and police departments.

Reviews and performs requisition of supplies for photographic operations equipment and distribution; resolves technical camera equipment hardware software and administrative problems.

Acts as a liaison between photography staff and doctors attorneys offices and police departments in order to ensure photographic needs are being met; provides photographic technical assistance to doctors investigators and law enforcement agencies.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking standing stooping and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease / pathogens.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Tech Savvy

Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital / social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards methods and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.

Consistently achieves results even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note : During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Time Management,Photography,Customer Service,Computer Skills,Color Management,InfusionSoft,Manual Transmission Experience,Ftp,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Lightroom,Photo Editing

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 52645 - 84022