Police Forensic Specialist

Salary : $51,919.14 - $77,878.84 Annually

Location : Glendale, AZ

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-04071

Department : Police Services

MUNIS- Org Description : Police Usdoj Grants

Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

Hours per Week : 40

Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Salary : $51,919.14 - $77,878.84 Annually

• ABOUT GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Located on the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Glendale is a culturally diverse community with approximately 255,000 residents. Glendale is also an exciting sports, shopping, and entertainment destination, famous for its well-preserved charm.

The Glendale Police Department employs 459 sworn officers and 163 civilian employees. The Department is organized into three functional bureaus : the Operations Bureau, the Investigative and Administrative Services Bureau, and the Support Services Bureau. Under these bureaus are six divisions : Administrative Services, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Support Services, Gateway Patrol and Foothills Patrol.

This recruitment process will be used to fill full-time contract and regular-status Police Forensic Specialist positions with the Glendale Police Department. Contract positions are one-year terms with the option to be renewed for a second year. The only benefits offered with contract positions are medical, sick time, and ASRS retirement.

As vacancies occur within the Forensic Unit, contract employees may have the opportunity to move to regular-status positions with full City benefits.

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Identifies, collects, examines, interprets, classifies, and preserves evidence from major crime scene investigations and serious traffic accidents.

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications / Special Requirements / Success Factors

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Candidates with one year of experience in crime scene processing and / or an associate degree in forensic science, criminal justice, chemistry, biology or a related field will be given preference.

Knowledge of :

The basic principles involved in scientific examination of physical evidence including the recognition, collection, preservation, and submission of all types of evidence.

The basic principles of crime scene photography and the use of photographic and 3D scanning equipment

The operation, maintenance, care, and use of scientific instruments and apparatus used for the detection of physical evidence.

Firearms safety and handling

The uses and effects of chemicals for the enhancement of physical or biological evidence.

Department and unit policies for the range of responsibilities required during the technical process of documenting crime scenes, including safety procedures and biological hazard precautions.

Skill in :

The use of photographic equipment and photo lab materials

The use of laboratory equipment

Ability to :

Learn and apply Standard Operating Procedures to the collection of physical evidence.

Perform job duties in conditions which include decomposing bodies, strong odors, insects, hostile, emotionally charges situation, child and animal victims.

Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.

Identify, collect, preserve, document, and report activities related to criminal and department investigations.

Remember and recall facts and details about their work activities.

Be able to respond to designated locations using maps or street signs as guidance.

Operate a two-way radio utilizing clear and concise verbal communications.

Abide by verbal and written instructions. Produce written documents in English with clearly organized thoughts using proper grammar.

Effectively communicate findings of scientific test both orally and in writing.

Communicate in English effectively orally one-on-one, in a group setting, over the phone and on the police radio.

Learn job related material through oral instruction, observation, structured lectures and readings.

Complete required OSHA / safety training

Work safely without presenting a threat to self or others.

Present findings in court proceedings

Work cooperatively with the public and other individuals with city employees and members of other agencies

Special Requirements

Valid Arizona driver's license.

Obtain Terminal Operator Level A certification within 6 months of hire and must maintain during employment.

Obtain AZAFIS Latent print operator certification within 1 year of hire and must maintain during employment.

Must be available to work rotating shifts with irregular hours, weekends, holidays, on-call basis and availability over the normal duty hours.

Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational

Success Factors Definitions Classification Levels Personal Accountability & IntegrityTakes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and in complying with organizational rules, policies and procedures. Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesTeambuilding & Collaborative RelationshipsInspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride and trust; develops cooperative working relationships with others.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesEffective CommunicationConveys information respectfully, credibly, and effectively.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesContinuous Learning & DevelopmentAssesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; takes initiative in pursuing self-development and learning to expand skills and increase knowledge.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesCommitment to Service ExcellenceStrives to excel in meeting the needs of both internal and external customers in a fair and equitable manner. Delivers high-quality services with a commitment to continuous improvement.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, ExecutivesInnovationApplies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems or services.Foundational, Professional / Supervisory, Managerial, Executives

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders may be required during investigations. Must be able to enter, exit, and operate city vehicles.

Working Conditions

Exposure to fumes, lasers and hazardous chemicals used in fingerprint development.

Exposure to distraught victims, combative prisoners, and injured and deceased persons, and possibly to infectious diseases. Exposures can be substantially controlled by the use of safety precautions. Exposure to highly stressful situations for long hours at major crime scenes. Work is performed in all weather conditions.

Applying in this recruitment does not preclude you from applying in other City of Glendale recruitments. If you are not selected for this position, you would need to reapply to receive consideration. Candidates will be notified by email of their standing in the recruitment process, including any limitations on reapplication.

Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Glendale's EEOP Utilization Report here or upon request from the City of Glendale's Human Resources & Risk Management Office.

Benefit information is outlined here :

AA) By indicating yes to this question, I understand and acknowledge the following information : If disqualified, or otherwise not selected for employment, I am NOT entitled to disclosure of the reason for the hiring decision.Any omission, misrepresentation, or falsification when answering these supplemental questions, or in any subsequent interview or hiring document, may permanently disqualify me from any employment with the Glendale Police Department.I also affirm that the information and answers provided by me to all items in this supplemental questionnaire are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and accurate. I understand that any false statements, including written, can be prosecuted under ARS 13-2704, Unsworn Falsification, a Class-2 Misdemeanor.

AB) Do you understand that ANY omission, misrepresentation, or falsification on this or any other interview or hiring document could result in your permanent disqualification from employment or termination from the Glendale Police Department?

AC) A polygraph examination WILL BE administered as part of this hiring process. Do you understand this information?

AH) Have you ever served in the Armed Forces of the United States?Note : You will be required to provide proof of military service and discharge status (Form DD-214) at a later stage in the hiring process.

AI) If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please indicate which branch.

AJ) If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please indicate your discharge date.

AK) If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please indicate your type of discharge.

AL) Have you EVER committed, been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead no contest to misdemeanor charges?

AM) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city / state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N / A".

AN) Have you EVER committed, been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead no contest to felony charges?

AO) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city / state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N / A".

AP) Have you EVER been physically arrested or cited and released for ANY criminal offense in any state, including as a juvenile?This would include violations such as DUI's, Reckless Driving, Cancelled, Refused, Suspended, or Revoked License, Fictitious Plates, etc. This includes any offenses that were expunged or sealed upon becoming an adult. Include ANY charges, which might have been later dismissed, reduced or expunged by the courts, prosecutor or pursuant to any plea agreement.

AQ) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city / state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N / A".

AR) List ALL traffic citations that you have received as an adult OR a juvenile, regardless of the disposition. Include the city and state in which it occurred, the date, the offense alleged and the disposition of the offense. Do not include parking tickets. Type "N / A" if none.

AS) List below ALL drivers' license suspensions and / or revocations that you have received. Include the reason for the suspension / revocation, the city and state in which it occurred, the date and the disposition of the offense. Type "N / A" if none.

AT) Have you EVER been questioned by a law enforcement official (including court officials) for ANY reason? Include any incident as a juvenile or as an adult.

AU) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city / state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N / A".

AV) Have you EVER attended ANY court proceeding or counseling regarding school discipline or criminal matters? Include any incident while attending school as a juvenile or as an adult.

AW) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N / A".

AX) Have you EVER stolen, illegally acquired, misappropriated, or shoplifted ANYTHING as a adult OR as a juvenile (whether detected or not)?

AY) If YES, please provide details. Include what was taken, the approximate value, if you were an adult or juvenile, and the circumstances that led to you taking the item(s). If NO, type "N / A".

AZ) Have you EVER knowingly or inadvertently been in possession of ANY stolen property?

BA) If YES, please provide details. Include what you were in possession of, the approximate value, if you were an adult or juvenile, and the circumstances that led to you taking the item(s). If NO, type "N / A".

BB) Have you EVER committed or been present during the commission of any computer crimes, whether as an adult or a juvenile? This includes, but is not limited to computer hacking, illegally downloading of music or videos, or any other types of computer fraud.

BC) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city / state) and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N / A".

BD) Have you EVER viewed, downloaded, shared, or distributed ANY form of known child pornography or photographs depicting known children in a sexual manner, whether as an adult or juvenile?

BE) If YES, please describe the circumstances in full, including websites. Include the date of each incident, how you got it, how many times, etc. If NO, type "N / A".

BF) Have you EVER committed any sex offenses with a minor? This would include any acts as an adult or juvenile.

BG) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city / state), ages, and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N / A".

BH) Have you EVER committed ANY act of domestic violence, against a spouse, significant other, or family member, whether as an adult OR juvenile?

BI) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N / A".

BJ) Have you EVER committed any other sexual offenses, other than those previously disclosed, that would be a violation of the law? Do not include in your response consensual sexual conduct between adults, unless it involved the payment of money or other gratuities. This would include any acts as an adult or a juvenile.

BK) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city / state) and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N / A".

BL) Have you EVER committed or been present during the commission of ANY criminal offense other than those disclosed in response to prior questions, whether or not detected or reported? This includes conduct or acts occurring while you were a juvenile. It includes such things as criminal damage, assault, fraud, trespassing, credit card fraud, weapons violations, under age purchase / consumption of alcohol, etc.

BM) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city / state) and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N / A".

BN) Are you NOW or have you EVER been on parole or probation for any offense, criminal or civil, whether as an adult OR juvenile?

BO) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N / A".

BP) Have you EVER had a warrant issued for your arrest for any criminal or traffic violations, whether as an adult OR a juvenile?

BQ) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N / A".

BR) Do you CURRENTLY have ANY outstanding criminal or traffic warrants?

BS) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N / A".

BT) Have you EVER used a prescription drug that was not prescribed to you?

BU) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N / A".

BV) Have you EVER been involved in the illegal production, growing, sale, transportation, possession, distribution or purchase of marijuana, narcotics, and / or hallucinogenic drugs or any related controlled substances? This includes drugs purchased for personal use, sharing with friends, or joint purchases with others. This includes conduct whether as an adult OR a juvenile.

BW) If YES, please provide details. Include dates of ALL transactions. If NO, type "N / A".

BX) Have you EVER used or experimented with ANY illegal drugs, whether as an adult OR a juvenile?

BY) If you have EVER used or experimented with MARIJUANA, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

BZ) If you have EVER used or experimented with HASHISH, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CA) If you have EVER used or experimented with COCAINE, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CB) If you have EVER used or experimented with CRACK COCAINE, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CC) If you have EVER used or experimented with METHAMPHETAMINE, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CD) If you have EVER used or experimented with SPEED, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CE) If you have EVER used or experimented with HEROIN, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CF) If you have EVER used or experimented with MORPHINE, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CG) If you have EVER used or experimented with OPIUM, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CH) If you have EVER used or experimented with LSD / ACID, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CI) If you have EVER used or experimented with ECSTASY, GHB, KETAMINE, or ROHYPNOL (specify all that apply), please provide the following information for all that apply : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CJ) If you have EVER used or experimented with OTHER HALLUCINOGENS (specify all that apply), please provide the following information for all that apply : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CK) If you have EVER used or experimented with INHALANTS (such as glue, paint, etc.) (specify all that apply), please provide the following information for all that apply : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CL) If you have EVER used or experimented with STEROIDS, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CM) If you have EVER used or experimented with PEYOTE, please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CN) If you have EVER used or experimented with OTHER ILLEGAL DRUG OR SUBSTANCE (describe), please provide the following information : Month / Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N / A" if none.

CO) Have you received any disciplinary actions while at work, or, do you have any active investigations which may or may not result in discipline? If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date, violation or alleged violation, and the type of discipline received or expected discipline if known. If NO, type "N / A".

ZH) If you were referred by a current City of Glendale employee for this position, please list their name below.

Please explain some of the reasons that you chose to apply for a position with the City of Glendale

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Salary : $51,919 - $77,879