FORENSIC SCIENTIST III
– City of
NOTE: Appointments to positions in the Police Department are
subject to meeting appropriate polygraph and background standards. In addition, working irregular hours, shifts,
weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
RECRUITMENT DATES
10, 2007 –
Until selection is made. First
review of application material will occur on
SALARY $52,603 – $78,562 annualized.
EXPERIENCE Requires two years of experience at
the level of a Forensic Scientist II performing analyses in a forensic
laboratory
science, criminalistics, or a closely related field. Professional certification
may be required dependent upon the forensic discipline. Other combinations of experience and
education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
DUTIES Currently there are 9 vacancies in
the Police Department. Incumbents may be
required to provide expert witness testimony in court regarding various facets
of the classification. Vacancies for
this position are in the following areas:
Latent Print
Comparative Section:
performs all work related to the comparison of latent prints recovered from
crime scenes and evidence submitted to the Laboratory Services Bureau. Certification as a Certified Latent Print
Examiner by the International Association for Identification is required for
this position.
Toxicology:
performs analysis on blood and urine samples for alcohol, illicit drugs,
prescription drugs, and other substances. In addition, this position provides support
for the breath testing program by maintaining and performing calibration checks
on the instruments, and provides expert testimony in these areas. Having documented competency in at least two
or more of the above areas is highly desirable.
Trace Evidence: involves the examination and
comparison of evidence to include, but not limited to, fibers, paint, glass,
hair, tape, explosives, soil, and gunshot residue (
Having documented competency in at least one or more of the above
examinations is highly desirable.
Forensic Biology: involves the examination of
forensic evidence for the presence of biological materials including blood,
semen, saliva, cells, urine, and fecal material.
quantitation, analysis, and interpretation of forensic
listed above. Knowledge and experience
of principles, methods, materials, equipment, and current techniques used in
forensic biology screening and/or
ALSO REQUIRED Some positions in this
classification require the use of personal or City vehicles on City
business. Individuals must be physically
capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess an appropriate valid
insurance coverage, and have an acceptable driving record. Positions in the
Police Department must meet the polygraph and background standards that are
appropriate to non-sworn positions. The
general factors for disqualification are listed at http://www.phoenix.gov/police/pdjob_civildisq.html.
months after the date of hire and must be maintained.
EVALUATION Based on resume and cover
letter. In your cover letter or resume, please describe your experience in 1.) latent print comparison, 2.) toxicology – providing sufficient detail
regarding your laboratory experience and competencies, 3.) trace evidence, 4.) and forensic biology – providing sufficient
detail regarding your laboratory experience and competencies. Resume and cover letter guidelines are
available at http://phoenix.gov/EMPLOY/resumeg.html
or at the Application Office. Only
applicants who meet the requirements as stated in the “Experience” section will
be placed on the eligible-to-hire list.
APPLY Apply on-line at or submit your resume,
cover letter, and data collection form to the City of
.
The recruitment may close without notice when a sufficient number of
applications have been received or the position has been filled.
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