06/07/2022
The Scottsdale Police Department is accepting on-line applications for the following positions:
Forensic Scientist I, II, III (DNA Technical Leader)
Forensic Scientist I: $57,324.80 - $83,366.40 Annually
Forensic Scientist II: $63,190.40 - $91,915.20 Annually
Forensic Scientist III: $73,153.60 - $106,371.20 Annually
About The Position
This recruitment will be utilized to fill any Forensic Scientist position that has been designated as a DNA 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. Successful candidates will be identified for the specific level of Forensic Scientist based upon the qualifications listed on the application. Click here to review the entire job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Forensic Scientist I:
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.
An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
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.
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.
On-line applications for this position will be available through the City of Scottsdale's Job Opportunities website through Thursday 6/30/22.
