CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST - 71001626

Requisition No: 855997 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST - 71001626

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71001626 

Salary:  $42,200.00 - $56,732.40 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025 

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FORENSIC LABORATORY POOL

CRIME LABORATORY ANALYSTS & FORENSIC TECHNOLOGISTS

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is currently accepting applications for passionate and motivated applicants looking for a challenging opportunity and interested in becoming part of FDLE forensics. Our casework strategy requires a team dynamic to successfully serve State of Florida law enforcement agencies and our communities. We value problem-solvers who strive for self and organizational improvement.

 

Crime laboratory analysts conduct scientific analysis on physical evidence, author laboratory reports and provide expert testimony in criminal justice proceedings. Forensic technologists support laboratory operations through evidence handling, reagent preparation, quality control checks and assisting with administrative duties.

 

FDLE maintains a pool of qualified applicants for both the crime laboratory analyst and forensic technologist positions. When a position becomes available, an email will be sent to the address provided in your application to inquire about your interest in the position. Please consider each position notification you receive as some vacancies may not be open to external candidates.

 

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. These positions are classified as Special Risk retirement, which provides members a greater retirement credit accrual rate and requires fewer years of service to reach full retirement benefits. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

 

BASE SALARY:

Crime Laboratory Analyst - $56,732.40*

Forensic Technologist - $42,200.00

 

*Experienced analysts may receive a starting salary between $59,399.40 - $64,733.40 with three or more years of testifying experience in the specific discipline in which they are hired.

 

DISCIPLINES & LOCATIONS

Biology: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa

Crime Scene Investigation: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa

Forensic Document Examination: Pensacola

Evidence Intake: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa

Firearms: Jacksonville, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa

Footwear & Tire: Tampa

Friction Ridge (Latents): Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa

Seized Drugs: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Tampa

Trace Materials: Orlando

Toxicology: Orlando, Tallahassee

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities vary depending on the discipline and position held, but may include:

• Examining and/or analyzing physical evidence associated with criminal investigations;
• Assisting with evaluating analytical methods and proced