STATE OF WYOMING
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
POSITION VACANCY
LAW ENFORCEMENT ANALYST 3 (Working Title: Forensic Chemist)
(Class Code: LE88-7906)
LOCATION: Attorney General’s Office, Cheyenne, WY
FULL PAY BAND 7: $1,596 – $3,248
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
HIRING ZONE: $2,407 – $2,818
RECRUITMENT ID: 7906
Per Month
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Responsible for forensic examination of all
types of solid dosage drugs; analysis including identification, quantitative
analysis, and optical purity; performs duties in examining or investigating
physical and chemical analysis of evidence, assisting both in lab work and crime
scene investigation, and in Clandestine Laboratory Investigation; reports of
examination results are prepared for law enforcement personnel and prosecuting
attorneys.; provides testimony as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs forensic examination of all types of solid
dosage drugs; analysis includes identification, quantitative analysis, and
optical purity; chemical analysis on physical evidence in the crime lab and at
crime scenes; collects physical evidence from crime scenes and returns it to the
crime lab for evaluation; prepares detailed reports summarizing examination
findings for law enforcement personnel and prosecuting attorneys; may be called
on to testify as an expert witness in a criminal trial; acts as a resource of
information for laboratory and/or law enforcement personnel; develops and
maintains a working knowledge of the division and state policies and procedures,
criminal law and justice system; continually updates level of expertise by
attending training courses and continuing education courses to maintain
proficiency certifications.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of the general theory and application of
chemistry and mathematics as they relate to the modern laboratory techniques,
practices and procedures used in a forensic laboratory; knowledge of forensic
laboratory technique analysis and applications; knowledge of methods,
procedures, equipment and materials used in forensic chemistry and their
applications and limitations; knowledge of research or investigative techniques
and controls which limit or expand the significance of the findings; knowledge
of the impact of work and testing performed in compliance with accreditation and
state/federal regulations; knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, with
emphasis on those procedures associated with the handling of biohazardous
materials; knowledge of division policies and procedures and division goals and
objectives; knowledge of criminal law. Skill in interpersonal relations; skill
in forensic chemistry laboratory techniques; skill in explaining scientific
procedures and results to a lay person in understandable terms; skill in
operating laboratory equipment and other related chemicals and equipment; skill
in recording and maintaining detailed records; skill in understanding and
carrying out oral and written instructions ; skill in exhibiting a great deal of
common sense as needed to handle high stress situations and make appropriate
decisions; skill in maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of work; skill in
maintaining good rapport with criminal justice personnel and fellow employees;
skill in performing tasks without supervision; skill in working work with others
to achieve common goals; skill in traveling in all weather conditions; skill in
working crime scenes which could involve climbing, crawling, squatting, laying.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a
bachelor’s degree in a physical science, natural science, forensic science,
criminalistics, criminal justice, police science, industrial technology,
engineering or other closely related field. Some positions may require POST
certification.
NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates with chemistry degrees.
Successful applicants are required to have a valid drivers license, pass an
extensive background investigation, and adhere to physical fitness standards in
relation to the ability to perform field work associated with crime scene
processing and laboratory work.
APPLICATIONS: For more information or to apply online go to
http://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=7795 or submit a State
of Wyoming Employment Application to the Human Resource Division, Emerson
Building, 2001 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060, Phone: (307)777-7188,
Fax: (307)777-6562, along with transcripts of any relevant course work.
The state of Wyoming actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates
qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to
applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
DATE RELEASED: February 10, 2005
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