What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Scientist I - Denver Police Department position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
The Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory is currently seeking to hire a Forensic Scientist I to be assigned to the Latent Print Unit. This position will perform entry level professional forensic work while receiving on-the-job training in the methods, practices, procedures, and equipment of forensic science by applying physical sciences to the investigation of crimes and conducting scientific laboratory analyses on physical evidence.
The Denver Crime Laboratory investigates criminal cases from property crimes to sexual assault, homicide and other major crimes within the City and County of Denver.
This position will be located at Denver Crime Laboratory building at 1371 Cherokee Street.
The current schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm.
This position is not remote, nor will it become so.
Job responsibilities include :
- Receives comprehensive instruction in the scientific analysis of physical evidence, develops competencies in forensic science including the laboratory techniques, methods, practices, and equipment, and is assigned less complex casework.
- Conducts supervised chemical and biochemical analyzes of evidence to identify and confirm compositions and interpret results for use in felony investigations.
- Maintains chain-of-custody for evidence by recording description of evidence, laboratory identification numbers, dates, times, tests performed, techniques used, and other pertinent information.
- Prepares technical reports, maintains written and computer records of all tests, and consults with supervisors, investigators, and / or attorneys about findings and interpretation of results.
- Assists in the preparation of court testimony that links findings with conclusions and the establishment of the scientific soundness of analytical methods.
- Operates and performs preventive maintenance / minor repairs on state-of-the-art laboratory and analytical instrumentation and equipment.
- By position, visits crime scenes to assist with the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Summary
Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position :
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CE2194 Forensic Scientist Staff
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
62,186.00 - $102,607.00
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
Agency
Denver Police Department
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and / or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
Salary : $62,186 - $102,607
