Employment Opportunity


Forensic Scientist I/II/III - DNA

Scottsdale, Police Department, Scottsdale, Arizona

Salary: $68,057.60 - $117,332.80 Annually

Final Filing Date: October 18, 2024

This recruitment will be utilized to fill Forensic Scientist position that has been designated as a DNA specialty position in the Police Department.

Duties and Requirements Click to read more

Duties

Forensic Scientist I
  • Makes chemical or physical analysis and microscopic examination in the examination, identification, evaluation and comparison of physical evidence in the investigation of crimes.
  • Examines, identifies, interprets, and evaluates suspected evidence which may include narcotics, dangerous drugs, toxicology, serology, DNA, trace, firearms, and latent print processing information.
  • Compares analytical findings with known standards. Discusses laboratory test results with other lab professionals, officers and attorneys.
  • Provides expert testimony in court.
  • Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports and records. Prepares and presents detailed reports.
  • Distinguishes the full range of color spectrum to perform forensic examinations.
Forensic Scientist II
  • Examines, identifies, interprets and evaluates suspected evidence which includes narcotics, dangerous drugs and toxicology, serology, DNA, trace, firearms, latent print processing and comparison, AFIS entry and searches and arson samples.
  • Compares analytical findings with known standards.
  • Discusses laboratory test results with other lab professionals, officers and attorneys.
  • Provides expert testimony in court.
  • Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical, oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports, and records. Prepares and presents detailed reports.
  • Prioritize own casework load.
  • Distinguishes visually the full range of the color spectrum to perform forensic examinations
Forensic Scientist III
  • Examines, identifies, interprets and evaluates suspected evidence.
  • Compares analytical findings with known standards.
  • Discusses laboratory test results with other lab professionals, officers and attorneys.
  • Provides expert testimony in court.
  • Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical, oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports, and records. Prepares and presents detailed reports.
  • Prioritizes own casework load.
  • Conducts research and analyzes data to perform scientific examinations.
  • Distinguishes visually the full range of the color spectrum to perform forensic examinations.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Forensic Scientist I: (full salary range - $68,057.60 - $91,956.80)
  • Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, or related physical science or natural science, with a minimum of 20 semester hours in chemistry related subjects from an accredited educational institution.
  • An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Forensic Scientist II: (full salary range - $75,046.40 - $101,400.00)
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, or related physical or natural science, with a minimum of 20 semester hours in chemistry related coursework from an accredited educational institution.
  • Four years of experience as a forensics examiner in a crime laboratory.
  • Must have a working expertise in one forensic discipline.
  • An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Forensic Scientist Ill: (full salary range - $86,070.40 - $117,332.80)
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a physical or natural science, with a minimum of 20 semester hours of chemistry related coursework from an accredited educational institution.
  • Eight years of experience as a forensics examiner in a crime laboratory.
  • Must have a working expertise in one forensic discipline.
  • An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Equivalency Statement:
  • Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
DNA Discipline
  • Examines evidence collected from crime scenes for the presence of biological substances, Isolates DNA and compares that to known individuals.
  • Must have completed successfully at least nine semester or equivalent credit hours in college course work or classes covering the subject areas of: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology.
  • College course work or training in statistics and/or population genetics.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
  • Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
  • Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

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Posted: September 21, 2024


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