Description

The Coral Springs Police Department has an opening in our Crime Scene Unit. Salary and position are based on experience as detailed below:

EVIDENCE SPECIALIST I: $42,120 - $63,720
0-4 years' PEAF Certified experience.

EVIDENCE SPECIALIST II: $48,600 - $75,600
5 + years' PEAF Certified experience.

The Coral Springs Police Department has a diverse workforce, with an authorized strength of 225 police officers and 99 civilian members, who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses and the visitors we serve. We are nationally accredited, as an Accreditation with Excellence Agency in both Law Enforcement and Communications, through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as well as a Meritorious Agency at the state level through the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).

This level of service has allowed Coral Springs to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Florida for cities with a population of over 100,000 residents. By incorporating a number of problem solving initiatives throughout the community, such as the Burglary Enforcement And Reduction Unit, the Make a Call Make a Difference community crime campaign and having a School Resource Officer in every public school, our staff is committed to the City of Coral Springs' mission statement: to be the premier city in which to live, work and raise a family.

For more information on our City and Police Department, please visit the following sites:

Coral Springs Police Department website: https://www.coralsprings.org/Government/Departments/Police
Coral Springs Police Department Facebook Page: facebook.com/coralspringspolice
Coral Springs Police Department Instagram: instagram.com/coralspringspd

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform work responsible for the custody and safekeeping of property and evidence obtained by the Police Department and subsequent release of said property to authorized persons or other disposition in accordance with state statutes. Work is performed in accordance with standard departmental procedures and under the general supervision of a Supervisor and involves some exercise of independent judgment and initiative.

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  Receives, records and stores articles seized as evidence, or recovered, lost, or stolen property coming into the possession of the Police Department.
• Verifies record of property received including description of property, name of owner (if known), name of officer from whom received, and reason for retention.
• Issues property being retained as evidence to officer at time of trial upon receipt of authorization.
• Answers subpoenas as required by law and testifies in court as to evidence held.
• Prepares lists of articles to be destroyed; releases articles for official destruction; inventories and releases property to be donated.
• Releases or mails lost or stolen articles to owners upon proof of ownership.
• Enters and accesses information in automated data system through use of keyboard, bar code scanner or other device.
• Orders materials and supplies for department.
• Reviews and researches disposition, firearm and narcotics cases.
• Performs related duties as directed.

Typical Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Demonstrated aptitude for customer service-oriented work, an ability to learn and perform various receipt, storage, and issuance of property, or in maintaining property; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process. Communication regarding scheduling and updates will be posted to your governmentjobs.com account and/or sent via email, please check your account regularly.

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  Apply via our online application
• Application review
• Formal Interview
• Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examination and Fingerprints
• Interview with Deputy Chief of Police
• Extensive Background Investigation
• Post-Offer Drug Test
• Completion of 12 month probationary period

This position requires unrestricted access to one or more of the following: The city's police department, the city's Emergency Operations Center housed within the city's police department, secure/confidential law enforcement information. Candidates selected for this position must submit to an extended background investigation that includes a federal criminal history check via electronic fingerprinting.

The Coral Springs Police Department is firmly committed to offering an equitable, drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment-related decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies, programs, practices, recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention and other related activities. When requested, the Coral Springs Police Department will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit at policeemployment@coralsprings.org if special assistance is needed.