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Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Responds to crime scenes to identify and preserve video and other digital evidence. This includes locating, documenting, and retrieving physical evidence from biologically contaminated scenes as well as concealed, elevated and cramped locations such as basements, attics and outbuildings. Exposure to these conditions can be for extended periods of time.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge, tools and chemicals and methods to disassemble, repair and clean damaged and/or biologically contaminated electronic evidence to facilitate data preservation efforts.
• Performs defensible editing, enhancement, duplication, and other processing of audio/video for the purpose of investigation, court presentation and/or training.
• Receives, documents, and maintains accurate and timely records into the units' case management system.
• Maintains strict adherence to chain of custody for evidence and ensures integrity of evidence; including both physical items and electronic data.
• Previews digital forensic evidence utilizing a variety of forensic tools and investigative methods.
• Provides operation, installation and setup support for audio and video equipment.
• Provides court testimony pertaining to digital evidence identified, preserved, enhanced and/or synchronized.
• Assists in the preparation of search warrants, subpoenas, etc., to properly include the seizure of all relevant electronic media as evidence.
• Provides training to agency personnel and external agencies regarding operation of audio/video production equipment.
• Attends training, seminars, and workshops to gain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of digital forensics.
• Is available on a call-out basis to provide assistance after hours as directed.
• Safely operates an agency vehicle.
• Performs related duties as directed.
• Tasks involve the intermittent performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
• May require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects.
• Work requires the intermittent installation, movement, and modification to video/audio system equipment and peripheral components.
• Due to the varying nature and locations of the work environment, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with electronics installations and wiring systems.
• Some tasks include materials handling where physical/mental risks are predictable and/or controllable by observance of standard safety precautions.

Tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with routine conditions at crime scenes and within a forensic laboratory environment, e.g., toxic agents, pathogens, chemicals, organic/inorganic agents. Spends at least 65% of time performing duties that involve the collection, examination, preservation, documentation, preparation, or analysis of physical evidence potentially contaminated by human tissues, body fluids or other health-damaging elements.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience dealing with the preservation of digital evidence including experience in the preservation, production, and editing of audio/video materials.
• Experience in set-up, configuration, and operation of audio/video equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and maintain hardware and software necessary for the performance of criminal investigations, preferably in a law enforcement environment.
• Additional skills required include: accurate record keeping, computer system diagnostics, understanding and analysis of systems security, and acquisition of forensic electronic evidence.
• Ability to process forensic evidence into a format and manner that can be used for legal purposes.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license throughout employment without any restrictions that affect job performance.
• All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history.
• Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three (3) year, seven (7) year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted. If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles.
• The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented in the application for consideration.

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