City of Scottsdale
POLICE FORENSIC SCIENTIST I/II/III - DNA
City of Scottsdale, Apache Junction, Arizona, United States, 85220
This recruitment will be utilized to fill a Forensic Scientist position that has been designated as a DNA specialty position in the Police Department.
Please refer to the Minimum Qualification section of this posting to identify the different requirements for each specific level.
Successful candidates will be identified for the specific level of Forensic Scientist based upon the qualifications listed on the application.Anticipated salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The hiring ranges for the specific levels are as follows:Forensic Scientist I: $68,057.60 - $79,976.00 (mid-point)Forensic Scientist II: $75,046.40 - $88,171.20 (mid-point)Forensic Scientist III: $86,070.40 - $101,670.40 (mid-point)About The PositionPerforms highly specialized professional forensic science evaluations in connection with the identification and comparison of physical evidence submitted to the Crime Laboratory for forensic analysis.NOTE: Transcripts MUST be submitted with the application to be considered for this recruitment. PLEASE REVIEW THE SPECIFIC CLASSES LISTED IN THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BELOW AND HIGHLIGHT THE REQUIRED COURSEWORK.Education and ExperienceForensic Scientist I:
Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, or related physical science or natural science, with a minimum of 20 semester hours in chemistry related subjects from an accredited educational institution.An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Forensic Scientist II:
A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, or related physical or natural science, with a minimum of 20 semester hours in chemistry related coursework from an accredited educational institution.Four years of experience as a forensics examiner in a crime laboratory.Must have a working expertise in one forensic discipline.An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Forensic Scientist III:
A Bachelor's Degree in a physical or natural science, with a minimum of 20 semester hours of chemistry related coursework from an accredited educational institution.Eight years of experience as a forensics examiner in a crime laboratory.Must have a working expertise in one forensic discipline.An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other RequirementsMust possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:Forensic Scientist I
Makes chemical or physical analysis and microscopic examination in the examination, identification, evaluation and comparison of physical evidence in the investigation of crimes.Examines, identifies, interprets, and evaluates suspected evidence which may include narcotics, dangerous drugs, toxicology, serology, DNA, trace, firearms, and latent print processing information.Provides expert testimony in court.Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports and records.Forensic Scientist II
Examines, identifies, interprets and evaluates suspected evidence which includes narcotics, dangerous drugs and toxicology, serology, DNA, trace, firearms, latent print processing and comparison.Provides expert testimony in court.Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical, oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports, and records.Forensic Scientist III
Examines, identifies, interprets and evaluates suspected evidence.Provides expert testimony in court.Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical, oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports, and records.Benefits Highlights:The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating HolidayVacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/monthSick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/monthMedical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision BenefitsCity Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement; $2,500/yearParticipation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefitSupplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457Pet InsuranceBilingual pay compensationPlease visit the
Human Resources and Benefits Information
page for more information.Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
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Please refer to the Minimum Qualification section of this posting to identify the different requirements for each specific level.
Successful candidates will be identified for the specific level of Forensic Scientist based upon the qualifications listed on the application.Anticipated salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The hiring ranges for the specific levels are as follows:Forensic Scientist I: $68,057.60 - $79,976.00 (mid-point)Forensic Scientist II: $75,046.40 - $88,171.20 (mid-point)Forensic Scientist III: $86,070.40 - $101,670.40 (mid-point)About The PositionPerforms highly specialized professional forensic science evaluations in connection with the identification and comparison of physical evidence submitted to the Crime Laboratory for forensic analysis.NOTE: Transcripts MUST be submitted with the application to be considered for this recruitment. PLEASE REVIEW THE SPECIFIC CLASSES LISTED IN THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BELOW AND HIGHLIGHT THE REQUIRED COURSEWORK.Education and ExperienceForensic Scientist I:
Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, or related physical science or natural science, with a minimum of 20 semester hours in chemistry related subjects from an accredited educational institution.An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Forensic Scientist II:
A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, or related physical or natural science, with a minimum of 20 semester hours in chemistry related coursework from an accredited educational institution.Four years of experience as a forensics examiner in a crime laboratory.Must have a working expertise in one forensic discipline.An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Forensic Scientist III:
A Bachelor's Degree in a physical or natural science, with a minimum of 20 semester hours of chemistry related coursework from an accredited educational institution.Eight years of experience as a forensics examiner in a crime laboratory.Must have a working expertise in one forensic discipline.An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other RequirementsMust possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:Forensic Scientist I
Makes chemical or physical analysis and microscopic examination in the examination, identification, evaluation and comparison of physical evidence in the investigation of crimes.Examines, identifies, interprets, and evaluates suspected evidence which may include narcotics, dangerous drugs, toxicology, serology, DNA, trace, firearms, and latent print processing information.Provides expert testimony in court.Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports and records.Forensic Scientist II
Examines, identifies, interprets and evaluates suspected evidence which includes narcotics, dangerous drugs and toxicology, serology, DNA, trace, firearms, latent print processing and comparison.Provides expert testimony in court.Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical, oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports, and records.Forensic Scientist III
Examines, identifies, interprets and evaluates suspected evidence.Provides expert testimony in court.Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical, oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports, and records.Benefits Highlights:The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating HolidayVacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/monthSick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/monthMedical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision BenefitsCity Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement; $2,500/yearParticipation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefitSupplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457Pet InsuranceBilingual pay compensationPlease visit the
Human Resources and Benefits Information
page for more information.Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
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