Latent Prints Forensic Scientist II - Advanced Casework

Arizona Department of Administration; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays per year

Deferral compensation plan

Job summary

Arizona Department of Public Safety seeks a Forensic Scientist II (Latent Prints) to join our Western Regional Crime Laboratory in Lake Havasu City. The role involves applying chemical, microscopic, chromatographic, and comparative techniques to scrutinize physical evidence including latent prints and trace materials.

The successful candidate will prepare technical reports, provide expert court testimony, train other scientists, and contribute to methodological improvements.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a forensic scientist in a recognized crime laboratory.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in biology, chemistry, or closely related physical or natural sciences with chemistry coursework as specified; and demonstrated competency in at least one forensic discipline.
• Progression to the next classification requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.
• Must successfully complete the examination process.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes chemical, microscopic, chromatographic, and comparative techniques to examine evidence and identify materials.
• Prepares technical reports; provides expert testimony in court; provides technical advice and guidance to and trains other forensic scientists.

Skills

Latent prints

Forensic science

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/related sciences

Job description

Arizona Department of Public Safety seeks a Forensic Scientist II (Latent Prints) to join our Western Regional Crime Laboratory in Lake Havasu City. The role involves applying chemical, microscopic, chromatographic, and comparative techniques to scrutinize physical evidence including latent prints and trace materials.

The successful candidate will prepare technical reports, provide expert court testimony, train other scientists, and contribute to methodological improvements.