Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
Criminalistics Laboratory
An ASCLD/LAB Accredited Laboratory (Since 1999)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Forensic Drug Chemist
Position: Forensic Chemist/Drug Analysis Salary Range: $50,564.80 to
$72,280.00
Location: Mission, Kansas (Kansas City metro area)
The Criminalistics Division of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking
a qualified applicant for a position in our Drug Chemistry Section. The major
duties of the position include qualitative analyses using wet chemistry, color
reagent tests, microcrystalline tests, and instrumental techniques to identify
controlled substances, precursors and other substances used in the preparation
and synthesis of illicit drugs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree
in chemistry or other related physical or biological science and two years of
experience in drug chemistry. Applicants must also meet the minimum
qualifications of a Deputy Sheriff.
The applicant will be required to successfully complete the Kansas Law
Enforcement Training Center curriculum. Also, the applicant will be required to
successfully complete a laboratory training program in drug chemistry and a
competency/proficiency test before beginning independent casework
responsibilities.
Applications/Additional Information:
Applications can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff’s Office Personnel
Division at the following address.
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Personnel and Training 125 N. Cherry, Olathe,
KS 66061 Phone: (913) 791-5511 or Toll Free: 866-262-3744
Additional Information about this position can be obtained from Assistant
Director Hamm at the Crime Laboratory by calling (913) 826-3209.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act
of 1972 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibit discrimination in employment practices
because of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, religion or age.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disabled status in
employment or the provision of programs and services.
6000 Lamar Mission, Kansas 66202 (913) 826-3209
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