Police Forensic Scientist II/III - Forensic Biology

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Introduction
Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about Scottsdale
About the Position:
Performs highly specialized professional forensic science evaluations in connection with the identification and comparison of physical evidence submitted to the Crime Laboratory for forensic analysis.
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.
Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• Polygraph Examination
• Color Vision Screening
The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience. The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization. Click here
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The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
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.
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Discipline
- Examines evidence collected from crime scenes for the presence of biological substances, Isolates DNA and compares that to known individuals.
Must have completed successfully at least nine semester or equivalent credit hours in college course work or classes covering the subject areas of: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology.
College coursework in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must 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 .
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
Examines, identifies, interprets and evaluates suspected evidence.
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.
Prioritizes own casework load.
Conducts research and analyzes data to perform scientific examinations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work with chemicals and other hazardous materials using specialized non-routine, protective equipment to perform laboratory analyses.
Use specialized protective equipment to perform laboratory analyses.
May be exposed to fumes or dust, bodily fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals or materials that transmit infectious disease (e.g., Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), (Hepatitis B) are corrosive, carcinogenic or explosive.
Safely work with various chemicals and powders.
Visually distinguishes the full range of the color.
Work is performed in a City office environment, laboratory, and in the field.
Lift and move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Visual and muscular dexterity to operate equipment, computer and two-way radio and use common hand tools such as a screwdriver and various instrument maintenance tools to maintain, set up, and clean the laboratory instruments.
Visual and muscular dexterity to operate office and laboratory equipment, microscope, computer and two-way radio and use common hand tools such as a screwdriver and various instrument maintenance tools to maintain, set up, and clean the laboratory instruments.
Operate a City vehicle in order to perform forensic examinations in the field.
Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
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.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please ****. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may ****.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
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Scottsdale
Arizona
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About City of Scottsdale
Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east.
Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation’s most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in.
Scottsdale’s vibrant downtown is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries.
Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, in the city’s northern reaches, is the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain.
SCOTTSDALE FACTS
County: Maricopa
Incorporated: 1951
Slogan: The West's Most Western Town
Official Food: Chili, by 1994 Mayoral proclamation
Population: 224,800 (July 2014 Estimate)
Size: 184.5 square miles, stretching 31 miles from north to south
Elevation: from 1,150 to 4,877 feet above sea level. Scottsdale Airport is at 1,510 feet
Average sunny days: 314
Average rainfall: 7.66 inches
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