Posting number: FY2627-00403
Department: Investigations Bureau
Division: Crime Laboratory
Job classification: POLICE FORENSIC SCIENTIST I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement, Laboratory, Forensics
The City of Scottsdale Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for a Forensic Scientist position specializing in DNA analysis. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies at various Forensic Scientist levels.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Minimum Qualifications section, as requirements vary by level. Placement at a specific Forensic Scientist level will be determined based on the education, experience, and qualifications demonstrated in the application materials.
The Police Forensic Scientist I learns through extensive training to perform professional level work involved in the examination, identification, and evaluation of physical evidence submitted to the Police Department Crime Laboratory for forensic analysis. Work is initially performed under close technical guidance and review. As training and competency are demonstrated, assignments are performed with increasing independence and responsibility. A Forensic Scientist I is expected to successfully complete required training, competency testing, and other requirements necessary to perform independent casework within the assigned discipline.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending
on candidate’s experience and internal equity.
Forensic Scientist I: $70,096.00 - $82,388.80 annually
Forensic Scientist II: $77,313.60 - $90,833.60 annually
Forensic Scientist III: $88,670.40 - $104,748.80 annually
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Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Forensic Scientist I: Click here to view the job description for and full list of Essential Functions.
Forensic Scientist II: Click here to view the job description for and full list of Essential Functions.
Forensic Scientist III: Click here to view the job description for and full list of Essential Functions.
Click Forensic Scientist I, Forensic Scientist II, Forensic Scientist III to view the job description and full list of Work Environment/Physical Demands.
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with “See Resume.” Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.
Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:
The timeframe for reapplying with the Police Department varies depending on the position and the operational needs of the organization.
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are calculated based on a full-time schedule of 2,080 hours per year and a part-time schedule of 1,040 hours per year. Work experience may at times substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; however, depending on the job classification, education may not be used as a substitute for required work experience.
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 contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. 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 contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
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.
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. As city employees, we pride ourselves on providing Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community
Scottsdale’s vibrant Old Town 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. Visit http://oldtownscottsdaleaz.com/
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.
