Evidence Screening - Phoenix, United States - City of Phoenix

City of Phoenix

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Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job ID
5403- Location
Professional & Supervisory

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

Are you ready to make a difference in your community and Rise to Serve? Join us in making a positive impact to ensure safety, uphold justice, and become a proud member of the Phoenix Police Department family The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department.

Opportunity to Underfill at a Forensic Scientist I level or II.

The Forensic Scientist III position is a skilled journey-level classification that performs analyses and provides expert witness testimony in the fields of friction ridge development and forensic serology.

Key responsibilities include, are not limited to:

Analysis of physical evidence for:
The presence of body fluids and the collection of DNA evidence.
Latent prints in a laboratory setting using powders, chemical reagents, forensic light sources, and photographic equipment.
Presenting analytical results in both a written format and oral testimony as an expert witness.
Conducts technical and administrative reviews on laboratory reports.
Recognizing the hazards and safety practices related to chemicals, and equipment used to collect, analyze, and interpret evidence.
Develop and present training programs to other forensic scientists, police officers, or attorneys with respect to the analysis of evidence and evaluation of the findings from both scientific and legal aspects.

Work Location: 621 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003

Work Hours:
This full-time position has a predominantly dayshift work schedule. The Section Supervisor will determine scheduled hours and regular days off based on the unit's needs.

SALARY:

Forensic Scientist I:

Pay Range:
$26.18 to $38.68 per hour.

Hiring Range:
$26.18 to $31.82 per hour.

Forensic Scientist II:

Pay Range:
$28.86 to $42.64 per hour.

Hiring Range:
$28.86 to $35.08 per hour.

Forensic Scientist III:

Pay Range:
$33.41 to $49.36 per hour.

Hiring Range:
$33.41 to $44.77 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS:

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,
- for more details: Pension Information.

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Employer paid longterm disability.
Free Bus/light rail pass.
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12month period.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Forensic Scientist I:

For more details, visit:
Unit 003 Benefits.

Forensic Scientist II and III:

For more details, visit:
Unit 007 Benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Forensic Scientist I Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in natural science, criminalistics, or a closely related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
The City job description can be found here.

Forensic Scientist II Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, or a closely related field (must include a minimum of 24 credit hours in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) related coursework) from an accredited college or university.
Completion of the minimum twoyear formal training program or equivalent (2 years minimum) and demonstrated competence and authorization, per accreditation requirements and/or national standards.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
The City job description can be found here.

Forensic Scientist III Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, or a closely related field (must include a minimum of 24 credit hours in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related coursework) from an accredited college or university.
Completion of 2 years of experience at the Forensic Scientist II level,