Forensic Scientist II, III, IV & Forensic Science Section Supervisor

Organization Name:

City of Phoenix

Post date:

09/22/2011

Controlled Substances: includes the analysis of drug evidence such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, diverted prescription drugs, and steroids. Having documented competency in the above examinations is highly desirable.
Questioned Documents: includes the analysis of paper and other material with regards to handwriting, typewriting, ink comparison, erasures, alterations, obliterations, check washing, and forged documents. Having documented competency is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

WHY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

The Phoenix Police Department Laboratory Services Bureau is a nationally accredited forensic laboratory that provides technical assistance and training, evaluates and analyzes evidence, interprets results and provides expert testimony related to the full spectrum of physical evidence recovered from crime scenes. Some of the scientific procedures utilized by the laboratory have the potential for linking a suspect to a crime, victim, or a scene.

RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment may close when we have received a sufficient number of qualified applications.

SALARY The salary range for Forensic Scientist II, Forensic Scientist III, Forensic Scientist IV, & Forensic Science Section Supervisor is: $46,301 - $103,376 annualized.

QUALIFICATIONS To meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment, you must have:

- Bachelor’s degree in a natural science (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biological Physics,

Forensic Science), criminalistics, or a closely related field.

- Experience performing analyses in a forensic laboratory is preferred.

- View experience requirements for each classification on-line at www.phoenix.gov/jobs.

DUTIES Forensic Scientists apply the physical sciences to the investigation of crimes by performing laboratory analyses on physical evidence. Incumbents could work in various facets of this classification:

Salary/Other:

SALARY The salary range for Forensic Scientist II, Forensic Scientist III, Forensic Scientist IV, & Forensic Science Section Supervisor is: $46,301 - $103,376 annualized.

Other Information/How to Apply:

HOW TO APPLY Apply on-line at www.phoenix.gov/jobs by submitting a cover letter and resume. AA/EEO/D Employer

Website:

www.phoenix.gov/jobs

Application Deadline:

Tue, 03/20/2012

AAFS MISSION

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a multi-disciplinary professional organization that provides leadership to advance science and its application to the legal system. The objectives of the Academy are to promote professionalism, integrity, competency, education, foster research, improve practice, and encourage collaboration in the forensic sciences.

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