Salary: $3,889.00 to $6,316.00

Final Filing Date: September 28, 2007

Duties: Under direction, performs increasingly difficult physical and chemical analyses in the scientific detection and investigation of crimes, and prepares reports of findings; performs chemical and physical analyses of evidentiary materials; performs microscopic examinations; prepares written findings and displays for court presentations; examines crime scenes, including homicides, and collects, interprets, and preserves physical evidence, including but not limited to blood and/or other bio-hazards; testifies in court as an expert witness; uses computers, special measuring, recording, and testing instruments and devices; consults with fingerprint and handwriting experts, photographers, police officers, attorneys, and private experts; operates, calibrates, and performs maintenance on breath alcohol testing instruments; instructs officers in the use of breath alcohol testing instruments; may act in a lead capacity; may teach class on collection and preservation of evidence at the Police Academy; may make recommendations concerning the laboratory budget and policy; performs other duties as required.

Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminalistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or closely related field (proof required)* AND

• Knowledge of urine, blood and narcotic analyses.
• Ability to present complex scientific findings in court and train police personnel in basic scientific investigation.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to use scientific instruments including FTIR, GC/MS, and GC for analysis.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and on call as required.
• A valid California Department of Health Services alcohol license will be required prior to passing probation.
• Proof of a valid motor vehicle operator's license, including a current DMV driving record, is required at time of appointment and must be presented to the hiring department at the time of the selection interview.

How to apply: (562) 570-6202 or online at http://www.longbeach.gov/civilservice

Posted: August 16, 2007

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