Employment Opportunity

Forensic Specialist / Forensic Specialist Assistant

Peoria Police Dept, Peoria, Arizona

Salary:
Assistant - $25.25 to $30.05 (Max $34.85)
Specialist - $31.54 to $37.53 (Max $43.53)

Final Filing Date: July 20, 2025

Peoria, Arizona PD is looking for a motivated individual to join our small but dynamic team! We get to wear many hats and have a lot of support from our command staff. We are in a time of growth and have numerous exciting opportunities within our department for career progression. Whether you're a new graduate or have years of experience, we invite you to join our team and look forward to your growth with us!

The purpose of this position is to provide technical and forensic support in analyzing, photographing, collecting, preserving, and presenting physical evidence. Work is performed in the field, including crime scenes, in-house/work station processing to include at other agencies, autopsies and in a lab environment. Duties include documenting, collecting, and processing crime scenes and evidence for the Police Department, and maintaining the department AFIS system. Classify, search, compare and verify fingerprints. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned.

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Duties

Key Responsibilities:

Operate within multiple forensic disciplines such as:

Crime scene investigation
Lab processing of items of evidence
Latent print analysis
NIBIN test fire entry and analysis

Collaborate closely with detectives, officers, and other units within the department
Maintain accurate reports, logs, and chain of custody documentation
Participate in continuing education and cross-training within the unit
Support community-focused forensic services in a team-based environment

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

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Associate’s degree or equivalent in Forensic Science or related field.

Experience:

1-2 years experience in same or similar previous positions.

Physical Demands:

Work requires moderate physical exertion. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 10 and 25 pounds.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Arizona Class “D” Driver’s License required upon hire.
Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Terminal Operator Certification within 6 months of hire.
Automated Fingerprint Information System 10 Print Certification & Automated Fingerprint Information System Latent Print Certification within one year of hire.
NIBIN entry and correlation certification within 18 months of hire.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

Associate degree (or higher) in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Photography, or a related field
OR multiple years of hands-on forensic experience processing crime scenes or comparisons of latent prints
Valid driver's license
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Willingness to work in physically demanding, messy, and sometimes unpleasant environments (e.g., outdoor crime scenes, biological hazards, odors, extreme temperatures)
Willingness to be part of an on-call rotation for 24/7 coverage

*Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for Forensic Specialist Assistant*

Do you have the Education Required? See available on-line and campus-based degree programs now!

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

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: July 4, 2025

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