Forensic Laboratory Aide

• Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 14 college-level credits in a chemical, physical, or biological science, or a forensic science related field. Applicants MUST attach a copy of their LEGIBLE transcript(s) which demonstrates proof of educational requirements, to their application at the time of submission as outlined in the Application Filling Section. Failure to attach a legible transcript(s) will result in automatic disqualification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license.
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument. 
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument.

• One year of full-time work experience in a scientific laboratory environment maintaining and/or operating basic laboratory equipment and using basic laboratory techniques and safety procedures. 
• Experience and proficiency in various Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). 
• Experience identifying and resolving discrepancies/anomalies in a professional work setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent work ethic.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize assignments.
• The ability to work well under pressure and accept constructive criticism.

1. Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
2. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program. 
3. Are required to submit a DNA sample for entry into the LVMPD DNA Staff Elimination Index System.
4. Will be subjected to random drug testing as part of the LVMPD Department Drug Testing Program.
5. Are required to maintain a Nevada driver license for commuting between the regular workplace and offsite work locations.
6. Vision sufficient to read fine print on computers, distinguish fine details when looking through scientific instruments to examine evidence items, as well as distinguish color, contrast, patterns, and dimensions.
7. Speech sufficient to interact with coworkers on assignments and work issues as well as to provide tours of the forensic laboratory.
8. Hearing sufficient to hear instructions, training content, and conversations.
9. Agility and mobility sufficient to stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, rotate and extend neck, and balance self while using laboratory and/or standard office equipment, as well as lift, push, and pull files, documents, laboratory equipment, and/or standard office equipment.
10. Dexterity sufficient to manipulate instruments and small items accurately over an extended period of time, as well as write labels on test tubes and small testing vessels.
11. Strength and mobility sufficient to lift items up to 50 lbs with or without aid of equipment.
12. Endurance sufficient to sit or stand for long periods of time, as necessary.

1. Laboratory and office environment; use of latex gloves, respirators, and/or air masks.
2. Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, human body fluids, bloodborne pathogens, biological hazards such as viruses and germs, and other hazardous evidence items.
3. Exposure to computer screens.
4. Road and traffic conditions while driving a vehicle when conducting Department business.

• Kriza Dagdag, Analyst, k16830d@lvmpd.com. 702-828-5519
• Shanell Moss, Human Resources Technician, s16854m@lvmpd.com, 702-828-3008

Salary : $54,660 - $80,910