Forensic Scientist I

Duties:

Job Responsibilities include:

• Receives comprehensive instruction in the scientific analysis of physical evidence, develops competencies in forensic science including the laboratory techniques, methods, practices, and equipment, and is assigned less complex casework.
• Conducts supervised chemical and biochemical analyzes of evidence to identify and confirm compositions and interpret results for use in felony investigations.
• Maintains chain-of-custody for evidence by recording description of evidence, laboratory identification numbers, dates, times, tests performed, techniques used, and other pertinent information.
• Prepares technical reports, maintains written and computer records of all tests, and consults with supervisors, investigators, and/or attorneys about findings and interpretation of results.
• Assists in the preparation of court testimony that links findings with conclusions and the establishment of the scientific soundness of analytical methods.
• Operates and performs preventive maintenance/minor repairs on state-of-the-art laboratory and analytical instrumentation and equipment.
• By position, visits crime scenes to assist with the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Four-year science degree with coursework in forensic science
• One-year experience in evidence examination or collection in a law enforcement setting
• Equivalence please describe in detail your experience or education

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, or a directly related natural science.
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year bench experience working in a laboratory.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

License/Certifications:

• It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division form for consent for collection of a DNA sample be completed at the time of hire.

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