FIELD SERVICE SPECIALIST

• Responds to minor crime scenes, collects information, and begins evidence processing to include fingerprinting, photographing, and canvassing neighborhoods
• Prepares reports and collects detailed statements from victims and witnesses
• Directs traffic or substitutes for school crossing guards as determined by the patrol supervisor
• Upon completion of training, issues parking citations
• Assists in non-hazardous area searches as required
• Gives depositions and testifies in court
• Assist with office duties in the absence of the Regional Secretary or Building Service Officers, depending on assignment
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required

• High School Diploma/GED; Associate's Degree preferred
• One (1) year of responsible work experience. 
• Work experience in a position that involves extensive public contact or law enforcement-related duties is preferred
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency. 

Knowledge of the criminal justice system and associated terminology; of crime scene processing and evidence handling/collection procedures; of the county transportation/road network system.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor, co-workers, and the general public; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to follow instructions and to work independently as required.

Skill in report writing and have a good working knowledge of computers and work-related programs, such as Café, Mobile CAD, and TUCSON.

Considerable knowledge of applicable county codes and zoning ordinances. Knowledge of legal descriptions as they relate to the enforcement of regulatory codes.  Ability to research property history and access data using computer databases.

Ability to deal with the general public in adverse situations, exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and persuasion, and the ability to use good judgment in seeking compliance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position is in a Sheriff's Office marked non-emergency vehicle.  The position requires extensive driving.  Lifting of at least 25 lbs. without assistance may be required to deploy and pick up the Region traffic trailer.  The nature of this position requires the Field Service Officer to report directly to the field when starting their workday.  Calls for service are generally assigned via radio calls and the MCT (Mobile Computer Terminal).

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS 

Mobility-Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, driving; constant use of a computer

Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work

Hearing/Talking- Requirement to hear normal speech; hearing on the telephone and radio; talking on the telephone/radio or during presentations

Emotional/Psychological-Potential contact with hostile individuals; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements- Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond to any critical incident, manmade or natural; some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime

Environmental-Exposure to varied weather conditions