Forensic Scientist III OR Forensic Scientist II

Overview

Current vacancy is for Forensic Scientist III. Candidates who meet the qualifications for a Forensic Scientist II may also be considered if the position is not filled after processing all of the Forensic Scientist III candidates. The vacancy exists within the Crime Lab, specifically in the Latent Print Unit.

Academic Transcripts Unofficial college transcripts are required at the time of application and must be attached to your online application. Applications cannot be submitted without attached transcripts.

Salary: $79,674.92 - $

• Must be a United States Citizen at time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the natural or physical sciences, forensic science, criminalistics, or closely related field. Master’s degree preferred. Additional coursework may be necessary.
• Minimum three (3) years at the Forensic Scientist II level; or five (5) years journey level experience in latent print examination with exposure to the administrative aspects of the work.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such must be clearly demonstrated on the application for consideration.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain certification by the governing board of the forensic discipline e.g., International Association for Identification (IAI). Successful completion of the ANAB Internal Auditor Training Course, or ANAB Assessor Training Course for Testing Laboratories or equivalent as determined by the Crime Lab Director.
• Successful completion of science-related coursework per OSAC or NIST equivalent to include General Biology and Advanced Latent Print Comparison Courses. Knowledge and experience of principles, methods and current techniques utilized in the forensic analysis of latent print evidence is required.

Salary: $72,301.92 - $

• Must be a United States Citizen at time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the natural or physical sciences, forensic science, or closely related field;
  Additional coursework may be necessary.
• Successful completion of an in-house training program as a Forensic Scientist I, as determined by Crime Lab Command, that incorporates progressively responsible journey level experience in area of assignment; or a minimum of two (2) years journey level experience in latent print examination, with exposure to the administrative aspects of the work.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such must be clearly demonstrated on the application for consideration.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of science-related coursework per OSAC or NIST equivalent to include General Biology and basic Fingerprint Classification and Comparison Courses or equivalent. Knowledge and experience of principles, methods and current techniques utilized in the forensic examination of latent print evidence is required.

• Under administrative direction, Forensic Scientist III prepares and analyzes chemical and evidentiary samples in criminal identification and investigations in the Crime Laboratory. As an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, employees must adhere to accreditation standards, including extensive case documentation, validation of procedures, technical and administrative review of reports and case notes, etc. They participate in external proficiency testing, courtroom testimony monitoring, continued technical training, quality audits, and accreditation inspections by ANAB or other accrediting bodies.
  
  They may perform lead worker duties, supervise as needed, and are responsible for formal reporting of and testifying to findings. Performs related work as directed.
• Under administrative direction, Forensic Scientist II prepares and analyzes chemical and evidentiary samples in criminal identification and investigations in the Crime Laboratory. As an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, employees must adhere to accreditation standards, including extensive case documentation, validation of procedures,…