Fort Bend County is hiring: Forensic Photographer-Medical Examiner's Office

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!Forensic Photographer•An employee in this class spends a minimum of 75% of their time photographing postmortem and antemortem tissues, fluids, gross specimens and other related evidence at autopsies, crime scenes and in various toxic environments including contained spaces and high altitudes such as aerial aircraft or scaffolding.•The remainder of their time is spent performing other related duties and responsibilities that include processing of digital images while maintaining proper chain of custody and handling of all digital media ensuring later acceptance for court purposes.•The employee also serves as instructor and consultant to Medical Examiners, police personnel, student interns and other criminaljustice/medical officials in the use of photographic equipment and digital processing in a forensic medical setting.•Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for technical quality and achievement of desired goals and objectives.•Backup images and photographs to various repositories.•Maintain radiographic image archive and distribute across individual cases.•Provide digital images to police, courts and other necessary parties.Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.Minimum RequirementsAssociate or bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in forensic imaging, photography or film studies is preferred. Two-years of education and/or experience in photography with proficiency in the use of digital cameras, including routine troubleshooting and maintenance on processing and printing equipment.Knowledge of crime scene photography including principles of in-situ cadaver and physical evidence photography, lighting techniques under various ambient light and weather conditions, composition, design, processing, and equipment use and maintenance.Knowledge of special techniques including alternate light sources.Knowledge of office procedures and policies as it relates to photo processing, evidence, preservation of chain of custody, and record keeping procedures.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions precisely.Ability and willingness to work with cadavers.Ability to photograph various types of evidence for 1-1 enlargements.Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to lift and move cadavers and other heavy items such as boxes and materials.Ability to operate a personal computer with specialized software programs to restore, edit, enhance, secure, and log photographic images, and use photographic or x-ray equipment.Ability to perform minor maintenance of equipment.SALARY RANGE: $22.51 Hourly -$28.14 Hourly based on QualificationsCLOSING DATE: Upon filling positionAll full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.