Forensic Scientist IV; DNA; Phoenix Police Laboratory Bureau Department

Are you ready to make a difference in your community and Rise to Serve? Join us in making a positive impact to ensure safety, uphold justice, and become a proud member of the Phoenix Police Department family! We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our elite Police department, where excellence, integrity, and community engagement are at the forefront of our mission. We are actively seeking community-focused individuals to partner with us and apply and become a

Are you ready to make a difference in your community and Rise to Serve? Join us in making a positive impact to ensure safety, uphold justice, and become a proud member of the Phoenix Police Department family! We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our elite Police department, where excellence, integrity, and community engagement are at the forefront of our mission. We are actively seeking community-focused individuals to partner with us and apply and become a Forensic Scientist IV, for Phoenix, Arizona, the 5th largest city in the United States.

The Forensic Scientist IV position will supervise and train varying levels of Forensic Scientists in the Crime Lab on advanced casework and the legal aspects of evidence evaluation. In addition, the Forensic Scientist IV position will perform administrative duties within the forensic DNA section. This position provides technical assistance and training, evaluates and analyzes evidence, interprets results, and provides expert testimony on the analysis and interpretation of DNA recovered from crime scene evidence.

Incumbents must demonstrate and maintain proficiency in accordance with accreditation requirements and/or national standards and be authorized to perform laboratory casework in the DNA forensic discipline.

• Lead or supervisory experience.
• Strong work ethic, good communication skills, the ability to work within a team.

Pay Range: $94,993.60 to $ annually.

Hiring Range: $94,993.60 to $ annually.

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• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
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• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered…