DPS - CLD - Forensic Scientist -II, Bio​/DNA

Copies of Official Transcripts

Copies of Official Transcripts indicating conferred degree to support coursework requirements are required and must be attached to your application to be considered. Applications without copies of Official Transcripts attached will be subject to rejection.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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For new hires prior to employment must provide documentation from a physician of: Visual acuity, Color vision acuity. All acuity testing must have occurred within six (6) months prior to the start date.

Current employees, with no acuity testing on file, must provide documentation from a physician before starting in new position.

Must be able to obtain a forensic analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1 Chapter 38.01, within one hundred eighty (180) days of starting employment.

Forensic Scientist I (Bio/DNA): Performs (entry-level) training on laboratory tests, analyses, classifications, comparisons and identifications/associations of all types of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Training involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results and preparing written opinion reports. Trains on testimony as an expert witness in court as to results of analyses.

Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Forensic Scientist II-III (Bio/DNA): Performs routine (journey-level) forensic science work. Work involves conducting laboratory tests, conducting analyses, and identifying all types of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Work involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results; establishing and maintaining records; preparing technical reports; and testifying as an expert witness in court.

Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Crosswalk/.pdf

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Forensic Scientist I (Bio/DNA):