HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-93-49RESOLUTION NO. R-93-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTI~%N, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF CRIME
SCENE TECHNICIAN/EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION
OF SUCH JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN STANDARD
OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR
PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED by the city Council of the city of Sebastian,
Indian River County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. The job description for the classification of
Crime Scene Technician/Evidence Technician, attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted.
SECTION Z. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a
copy of this job description to the Mayor and members of the City
Council and all department heads for inclusion in the Standard
Operating Procedures for the City. The City Clerk shall note the
number and date of this Resolution on said job description.
SECTION 3. Ail Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.
1993.
This Resolution shall take effect on October 13,
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by
Councilmember~~ The motion was seconded by Councilmember
~J~and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Lonnie R. Powell
Vice Mayor Frank Oberbeck
Councilmember Carolyn Corum
Councilmember Norma Damp
Councilmember Robert Freeland
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and
adopted this day of . , 19 . .
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
Charles Ian Nash
City Attorney
CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN/EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
Ma~or Function
This is technical police work compiling evidence to resolve a crime
and is considered a duty assignment for a police officer. This
position works independently under the general direction of the
Senior investigator.
~.~lustrative Duties
1. Receives property and evidence from officers and maintains it
in a secure area.
2. Maintains files, logs, reports and other documentation as
required or directed.
Disseminates reports and information.
4. Enters data and retrieves same.
5. Processes crime scene information and evidence.
6. Transports evidence to and from the crime lab, court, etc.
?. Gives court testimony and depositions.
S. Processes crime scheme evidence.
9. Talks with various people to resolve problems and obtain
information to solve crimes.
10. Performs all functions associated with a Sworn Police Officer
as necessary.
11. Performs other duties as required.
~!NIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skil.l~.and Abilities
-Knowledge of approved principles and practices of police work.
-Knowledge of criminal law, laws of arrest, laws relative to
search and seizure, and court procedures.
-Knowledge of laws and ordinances governing local police work.-Ability to work independently and draw conclusions.-Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.-Ability to use dark room equipment to process film.-Skill in investigation and crime scene techniques.-Skill in the use of firearms.
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent certification,
supplemented by course work in modern police work and investigative
and crime scene techniques. Must have at least one year of law
enforcement experience and be off probation with the City.
Licenses and Certifications
Must be a certified law enforcement officer.
Must have a valid State of Florida driver's license.