Criminalist
About The Position
Performs analytical testing on crime-related evidence provided by law enforcement officers; Performs analysis on drugs, urine, blood, physical evidence, etc.; Evaluates data & develops opinions based on knowledge, skills & sound analytical processes; Provides court testimony as an expert witness; Provides court support for law enforcement officers; Assists & trains officers in crime laboratory techniques & analytical methods; Maintains & orders necessary chemicals, containers & supplies used in the crime laboratory; Prepares laboratory reports for use by law enforcement officers & appropriate courts of law; Researches & interprets current literature concerning trends & changes in laws as applied to crime laboratory analytical methods; Prepares management reports concerning crime laboratory operations & results; Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Completion of undergraduate core program in forensic science, biology or chemistry with coursework to include forensic science, analytical chemistry & law enforcement
- 1 yr. pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file
- Valid driver's license
- PLEASE PROVIDE A LIST OF COURSEWORK ON YOUR APPLICATION OR ATTACH YOUR TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Responsibilities
- Performs analytical testing on crime-related evidence provided by law enforcement officers
- Performs analysis on drugs, urine, blood, physical evidence, etc.
- Evaluates data & develops opinions based on knowledge, skills & sound analytical processes
- Provides court testimony as an expert witness
- Provides court support for law enforcement officers
- Assists & trains officers in crime laboratory techniques & analytical methods
- Maintains & orders necessary chemicals, containers & supplies used in the crime laboratory
- Prepares laboratory reports for use by law enforcement officers & appropriate courts of law
- Researches & interprets current literature concerning trends & changes in laws as applied to crime laboratory analytical methods
- Prepares management reports concerning crime laboratory operations & results
- Performs other related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
