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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up DocumentsFORENSIC CRIME ANALYST Class Code: * am 8074 t! H Bargaining Unit: Managerial/Confidential Unclassified 0 CITY OF MIAMI Established Date: Mar 8, 2016 Revision Date: Mar 8, 2016 SALARY RANGE $25.08 - $47.29 Hourly $2,006.30 - $3,783.18 Biweekly $4,346.98 - $8,196.88 Monthly $52,163.70 - $98,362.58 Annually FLSA: Non -Exempt NATURE OF WORK: This technical laboratory and analytical work in the physical examination and chemical analyses of evidence for the City of Miami. An employee will be responsible for the application of scientific principles to analyze, identify, and classify mechanical devices, chemical and physical substances, materials, liquids, or other physical evidence. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and standardized laboratory methods to ensure accurate and verifiable analyses, as well as the preservation of evidence and chain of custody. Supervision is received from a higher level administrator, or designee, and direct supervision is exercised over subordinates. If an employee is working in a joint capacity with other municipalities/agencies, supervision may be received from multiple designees, including from those within cooperating municipalities. Duties include, but are not limited to: identifying unknown substances by qualitative and quantitate chemical and physical analyses; performing complex work in various areas of forensic science including, but not limited to, analytical chemistry, physics, biology, serological analysis, trace evidence analysis including DNA, arson investigation, ballistics, and narcotics identification; using instrumentation and apparatuses to perform chemical microscopy, spectroscopy, computer analysis and other scientific examinations of evidence for identification purposes and evaluates their significance; preparing laboratory equipment for tasks and maintains the general cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment; making accurate observations regarding examination and prepares detailed notes and comprehensive reports regarding examinations; maintaining chain of custody and integrity of evidence under their control; providing testimony in courts and depositions concerning findings established by analyses and interpreting findings as a qualified expert witness; supervising and training laboratory personnel, law enforcement officers, or other laboratory users in the methods used to identify and analyze evidence; visiting crime scenes to assist with evidence handling and processing; and performing other related work as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Forensic Science, Police Science or a closely related field and considerable (2 — 4 years) experience in criminology or forensic science. A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and maintained valid throughout employment. OR Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a Bachelor's degree in an aforementioned or closely related field. Blanco, Jorge From: Aguilar Jr., Armando (Assistant Chief) Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 2:04 PM To: Blanco, Jorge Subject: MDPD Criminalist 1 MOU Hello Jorge, As discussed, the salary range for the MDPD Criminalist 1 position is $53,436.54-$93,966.74. The salary range and job description may be viewed here. The equivalent City of Miami position which we would like to "outsource," for lack of a better word is Forensic Crime Analyst (Class Code: 8074), which has a pay range of $52,163.70-$98,362.58. Please let me know if you need anything else. If not, enjoy your weekend! Armando R. Aguilar, Assistant Chief of Police Miami Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Voice: 305-603-6020 E-mail: 0056@miami-police.org FBI National Academy, Session 263 1 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM : Manuel A. Morales Chief of Police Armando li. Aguilar Assistant Chief of Police Criminal Investigations Division DATE: SUBJECT: REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: April 26, 2023 FILE : Memorandum of Understanding Between MPD and MDPD for Forensic Services In 2020, the Miami Police Department hired its first Forensic Crime Analyst. The position involves technical and analytical work in a crime laboratory setting. The Miami -Dade Police Department's Crime Laboratory serves the Miami Police Department, along with all local and some state and federal law enforcement agencies in Miami -Dade County. The Forensic Crime Analyst position was created with the intent of having the MPD employee detached to the MDPD Crime Laboratory on a full-time basis, thereby expediting the processing of evidence submitted to the Crime Laboratory by MPD personnel. The Forensic Crime Analyst hired by MPD performed the same work as her MDPD Crime Laboratory counterparts, known as Criminalist I's in the Miami -Dade County Classified Service. Our Forensic Crime Analyst was an excellent employee - in fact, she so excelled in her duties that when a Criminalist II vacancy occurred at MDPD, she resigned from her employment with MPD and was hired by MDPD into the Criminalist II position. This episode highlighted one of the drawbacks to the work arrangement described above. As the sole MPD employee performing crime laboratory work, anyone holding the Forensic Crime Analyst classification has no room for upward mobility, leaving the position ripe for turnover. A more efficient alternative would be to use the funds already allocated in our operating budget to pay the salary and fringe benefits of the Forensic Crime Analyst and, instead, use those funds to directly reimburse Miami -Dade County for the full salary and fringe benefits of an additional Criminalist I. Because the salary and fringe benefits for the Forensic Crime Analyst and Criminalist I positions are similar, this proposal would be budget -neutral. Attached please find a memorandum of understanding for your review, as well as copies of the job descriptions and pay ranges for the Criminalist I and Forensic Crime Analyst positions. The memorandum of understanding has been reviewed and approved as to legal form and correctness by Assistant City Attorney Juan C. Perez. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please review and sign. Approved Denied Chief Manuel A. Morales Chief Manuel A. Morales MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR FORENSIC SERVICES This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by and between Miami -Dade County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the County), and its police department, the Miami -Dade Police Department (hereinafter referred to as the MDPD), and the City of Miami. a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida and located in Miami -Dade County (hereinafter referred to as the Agency), and its police department, the Miami Police Department, hereinafter referred to collectively as the Parties. WHEREAS, the MDPD Forensic Services Bureau (FSB) is the entity that provides forensic services for all local agencies within Miami -Dade County as well as state and federai agencies, upon request, to provide investigative forensic assistance; and WHEREAS, the use of forensic -led technology to apprehend and prosecute criminals should reduce crime both inside and outside Agency limits regardless of where these criminal are ultimately apprehended; WHEREAS, the application of forensic services has expanded and more items per case are submitted for analysis; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN that the County and the Agency, in consideration for mutual promises and covenants contained herein, agree to fully and faithfully abide by and be bound by the following terms and conditions: 1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AGENCY The Agency agrees to: Page 1 1. Detach full time qualified Agency personnel, such as civilian criminalist(s), to the MDPD FSB to perform forensic analysis to include reducing untested sexual assault kits, in the collective interest of the Miami -Dade County community; 2. Assign day-to-day supervisory responsibility to the MDPD; 3. Require that the Agency Criminalist employee abide by the policies of the MDPD; 4. Require that the Agency Criminalist employee work in accordance with the requirements of the FSB to meet all competency and proficiency requirements as well as comply with requirements and standards set forth by the FSB's accrediting body, the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors\Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB); 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY A. The County, by and through the MDPD, agrees to: 1. Provide daily supervision of the Agency criminalist; 2. Conduct and document regular performance reviews, such as monthly and annually, to ensure that the detached employee is performing duties, tasks, and assignments as required and agreed to; 3. Provide the performance reviews to the Agency; 4. Train the Agency criminalist(s) to perform duties in accordance with the MDPD FSB Standard Operating Procedures and also to meet competency and proficiency requirements as set forth by ASCLD\LAB, the FSB's current accrediting body; 5. Review the continuation of the detachment with the Agency and evaluate its effectiveness; 6. Return the employee to the Agency should the MDPD determine that the Agency employee is not performing in accordance with MDPD and/or FSB policies, procedures, and other requirements; Page 2 3. PREVAILING MIAMI-DADE POLICIES This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the current MDPD Departmental Manual and the MDPD FSB Standard Operating Procedures governing forensic analysis. 4. INDEMNIFICATION Each party to this Agreement agrees to assume responsibility for the acts, omissions, or conduct of such party's own employees while participating herein and pursuant to this Agreement, subject to the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, where applicable. "Assume Responsibility" shall mean incurring any and all costs associated with any suit, action, or claim for damages arising from the performance of this Agreement. 5. NON -ASSIGNABILITY Neither party shall assign any of the obligations or benefits of this Agreement. 6. TERM This Agreement shall become effective on the date of execution by all parties, and unless terminated or cancelled on an earlier date, will expire on September 30, 2026. This Agreement may be formally renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional successive five (5) year terms. 7. CANCELLATION This Agreement may be cancelled by either party upon providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Cancellation will be at the discretion of the parties; in the case of Miami -Dade County, the Police Director and County Mayor or the Mayor's designee are authorized to cancel this Agreement. 8. NOTICES/POINT OF CONTACT Any notices hereunder shall be in writing and given by personal service, mailing the same by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, and postage prepaid, or by a national recognized overnight carrier, addressed as follows: If to COUNTY to: Juan J. Perez, Director or current Director Miami -Dade Police Department Page 3 With a copy to: 9105 NW 25th Street Doral, Florida 33172 Stephanie Stoiloff, Senior Bureau Commander Forensic Services Bureau Miami -Dade Police Department 9105 NW 25th Street Doral, Florida 33172 If to AGENCY to: Rodolfo Llanes, Chief or current Police Chief Miami Police Department 400 NW 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33128 Page 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective and duly authorized officers on the day and year written below. AGREED TO AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Carlos A. Gimenez, yor ctor ice Department ATTEST: Date '/6 Harvey Ruvin, County Clerk Date Miami -Dade County, Florida APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: y111w Ma -= "apkin 1 iejayw___, Date Assistant County Attorney Miami -Dade County, Florida Page 5 Alfonso CITY OF MIAMI Dani City Manag Rodolfo Lla Chief Miami Poli e Department 1z12?//6, Date DFC 27 2016 Attest: City Clerk Date APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: VictorMendez City Attorney APPROVED NCE REQUIREMENTS: // 2 A Ann- arie ' arpe Date Dir for of ' isk M.: nagement Page 6