DNA Criminalist I/II

DNA Criminalist I/II

San Diego Police Department
Post date:
03/19/2013

The DNA Criminalist would be responsible for evidence screening, DNA extraction, STR profiling, report writing, some CODIS functions, and testimony in court.  In addition, participation in a crime scene program is required after two years of employment.  Positions can be filled at the Criminalist I or II level depending on the qualifications of a candidate.

DNA Criminalist I: Yearly Salary $53,950 to $65,390

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Criminalistics, Forensic Science, a physical science, or a biological science which must include successful completion of graduate or undergraduate courses in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology as well as course work and/or training in statistics or population biology. DNA Criminalist II: Yearly Salary $72,046 to $87,048  
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Criminalistics, Forensic Science, a physical science, or a biological science which must include successful completion of graduate or undergraduate courses in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology as well as course work and/or training in statistics or population biology. 
  • Two years of fulltime professional criminalistics experience in a public or private laboratory performing DNA analysis. Experience may consist of forensic DNA analysis, DNA test interpretation, report writing, testimony in court, and DNA test validation. Note: A Master’s degree in Criminalistics or Forensic Science may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Annual
$53,950
$87,048

To apply:For information on the positions please contact Patrick O’Donnell.  An online application for DNA Criminalist is available at the City of San Diego’s website (Google “San Diego City Employment” and follow the appropriate links). Passing a complete background check including a polygraph examination is required prior to employment.  POSITION OPENS FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS 3/29/13.

Patrick O'Donnell
Forensic Science Section, MS# 725 1401 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
619-531-2658
619-531-2950
podonnelll@pd.sandiego.gov
Google "San Diego City Employment" and follow links
Fri, 05/10/2013