Forensic Photographer

Salary Range

$23.88-$30.45

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

07-11-2025

Job Summary

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.

The Orlando Police Department (OPD) is seeking a skilled and motivated. Police Photographer to join our Office of Public Information. This position is responsible for capturing, editing, and producing high-quality photo and video content that showcases the department’s mission, operations, and engagement with the community.

Ideal candidates are visual storytellers with a passion for public service, a team-first mentality, and the ability to take direction and constructive feedback. A strong work ethic and willingness to work in a dynamic environment—including outside normal business hours—is essential.

Essential Functions

• Capture photos and videos at crime scenes, press conferences, and community outreach events
• Edit visual content for use on social media, press releases, internal communications, and digital platforms
• Collaborate with the Public Information team to develop visual storytelling aligned with department goals
• Maintain digital archives
• Manage and maintain photography and video equipment
• Respond to breaking news and critical incidents as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ensure OPD is professionally and accurately represented through visual content
• Demonstrate continuous improvement by accepting feedback and seeking opportunities to grow
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree with major coursework in Photography, plus two (2) years experience in commercial/industrial/forensic photography including custom processing and/or crime scene investigations work which included photography and custom processing and printing duties. Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Photoshop experience required. Previous experience large-format printers, and audio/visual control systems (such as Crestron) required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Polygraph required with the exception of current Orlando Police Department employees.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.