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Forensic Technician / Investigations / Police Department #9103
City of Cape Coral
Police Department
Location
Cape Coral, Florida, 33915
Salary
$24.16 - $37.79
per hour
Type
Closes
January 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves responding to crime scenes in Cape Coral, Florida, to collect and process evidence like fingerprints, photos, and biological samples while maintaining strict chain of custody.
The role also includes analyzing prints, digital media, and preparing detailed reports to support police investigations.
It's a good fit for someone with basic education in forensics or related experience who is detail-oriented, works well under pressure, and is committed to public safety.
Key Requirements
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
- One year of crime scene experience including photography, or one year of advanced formal education in forensic studies
- IAI Crime Scene certification or obtain within 12 months of hire
- Valid driver's license with Florida license obtained within 30 days of hire
- Ability to respond to crime scenes and process evidence including latent prints, impressions, and surveillance video
- Skills in analyzing fingerprints, palm prints, and digital media such as computers and cell phones
- Prepare crime scene reports and maintain chain of custody per department policies
Full Job Description
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SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.
Perks and Benefits
- Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
- City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
- 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
- 11 paid holidays
- Pension plan
- City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Optional Vision and Dental Plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Gym membership reimbursement
- And much more!
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
- One (1) year of crime scene experience, including photography; or one (1) year of advanced formal education in forensic studies.
Licenses or Certifications
- IAI Crime Scene certification, or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire or promotion.
- Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
Key Responsibilities
- Responds to and processes crime scenes, to include photographing the scene, sketching, latent print collection, evidence collection (biological and non-biological), casting impressions, collecting surveillance video, assisting on search warrants and drug collection, and forensic lab processing of evidence.
- Collects, processes, handles and tags evidence and perishable specimens, maintaining chain of custody and scene integrity, in accordance with department policy and procedures.
- Analyzes, identifies and classifies fingerprints and palm prints.
- Analyzes photographic and digital media, to include computers, cell phones or other storage devices, video recordings, video surveillance footage, and utilizing image enhancement.
- Prepares crime scene reports and other reports as required.
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