Police Department: Forensic Technician

Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to learn and subsequently participate in a variety of highly technical forensic functions, including the discovery/recovery of digital evidence and the forensic examination of computers, phones, various digital devices, and video/audio evidence, in support of criminal and administrative investigations undertaken by the Pembroke Pines Police Department. Work includes training, apprenticeship, and participation in all the processes needed for collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence for investigative consideration, expecting the results to be introduced as evidence in a court of law. The employee is responsible for issuing forensic reports and offering expert testimony for the associated reported exhibits, findings, and opinions.

Training and Experience:

College degree, college technical certification with at least (26) credit hours in computer science, forensic science, law, crime scene technology, criminal justice, criminology, technical report writing or related field, and standardized IT certifications are desirable. Applicant must have good working skills with Microsoft Office products and equivalent computer technician skills for computer configuration, networking, Microsoft Windows, and the Internet.

Experience with Apple Mac, Linix, Unix, databases, Powershell, phone applications, IOS and Android OS, and various computer coding languages are also desirable. Applicant must be willing to complete an extensive number of continuing education courses and be willing to travel for training upon request.

Miscellaneous Information

Submit POLICE EMPLOYMENT application with original signatures and COPIES of required documents ONLINE through our fillable application online OR submit printed copies to the Security Desk at the City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Printed Applications are available at the Security Desk or visit our web site at www.ppines.com. Interested employees must complete an Updated Application Form for Employees and submit with resume to Human Resources.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations please contact Human Resources. The City of Pembroke Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace