Police Forensic Scientist I​/II​/III - Latent Prints

This is a position in the latent print unit of the laboratory. This position is for a Forensic Scientist I-III based on the years of experience in the discipline of friction ridge. This Forensic Scientist position involves the development and preservation of latent prints on a variety of evidentiary items using chemicals and photography; analysis of developed prints; comparison of prints to known subjects and/or searching prints in ABIS.

This recruitment will be utilized to fill any Forensic Scientist position that has been designated as a Latent Prints 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.

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Transcripts MUST be submitted with the application to be considered for this recruitment.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed below and mid-point for these positions are:

• Forensic Scientist I: $39.23/ hour or $81,577.60/annually
• Forensic Scientist II: $43.27/hour or $89,939.20/annually
• Forensic Scientist III: 49.88/hour or $/annually

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Education and Experience:

• Forensic Scientist I (full salary range - $69,409.60 - $93,787.20)
  • 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.
• Forensic Scientist II (full salary range - $76,544.00 - $)
  • 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 forensic examiner in a crime laboratory.
  • Must have a working expertise in one forensic discipline.
• Forensic Scientist III (full salary range - $87,796.80 - $)
  • 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 forensic examiner in a crime laboratory.
  • Must have a working expertise in one forensic discipline.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• 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.
  • Enters and searches for information on the computerized AFIS, CODIS, or NIBIN systems.
  • Compares analytical findings with known standards. Discusses laboratory test results with other lab professionals, officers and attorneys.
  • Provides expert testimony in court.
  • Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports and records. Prepares and presents detailed reports.
  • Distinguishes the full range of color spectrum to perform forensic examinations.
• 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, AFIS entry and searches and arson samples.
  • Compares analytical findings with known standards.
  • Discusses laboratory test results with other lab professionals, officers and attorneys.
  • Provides expert testimony in court.
  • Comprehends and follows detailed, highly technical, oral and written instructions to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive reports, and records. Prepares and presents detailed reports.
  • Prioritize own casework load.
  • Distinguishes visually the full range of the color spectrum to perform forensic examinations.
• Forensic Scientist III
  • Examines, identifies, interprets and evaluates suspected evidence.
  • Compares analytical findings with known standards.
  • Discusses laboratory test results…