Forensic Science Assistant Senior

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chandler Police Department’s Forensic Services Division is hiring a Forensic Science Assistant Senior. This full-time, non-exempt position provides laboratory support, including ten-print analysis. Senior assistants may handle evidence and process latent prints, assist forensic staff by preparing reagents, samples, and solutions, collect latent-print evidence, provide expert testimony, and maintain forensic case files, safety documents, laboratory documents, and logs. Other duties include ordering, stocking, and distributing laboratory supplies; processing financial transactions; maintaining and monitoring laboratory equipment; and processing fingerprint records into the Arizona Automated Biometric Identification System. The position follows a standard day-shift schedule with a start time between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. After training, employees may choose a 5x8 or 4x10 schedule. Work is performed under the supervision of a civilian supervisor or manager, and the position does not supervise others. The City conducts a pre-employment background check; hiring is contingent on acceptable results, and fingerprinting with successful results is required to continue employment. Certain city positions require a pre-employment drug test, and recreational marijuana use violates the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Applicants must meet the general qualifications for the position as well as the additional education and experience requirements for the senior level. The City’s selection process may include a NeoGov application, oral board interview, background interview, and interview with the Chief of Police. The register of qualified candidates will remain active for six months in case another position becomes available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of recent experience involving the receipt, filing, and maintenance of files and records related to criminal justice activities.
For the senior role, an associate degree in forensics, criminalistics, chemistry, or a related field.
For the senior role, either at least two years of recent experience as a Chandler Crime Scene Technician or Forensic Science Assistant, or three years of forensic laboratory work at another law enforcement agency.
Obtain a DPS Level B Terminal Operator Certification and AFIS Ten-Print Level B Operator Certification within six months of hire.
Possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory support duties, including ten-print analysis.
Assist with handling evidence and latent-print processing.
Prepare reagents, samples, and solutions for forensic staff.
Process and collect latent-print evidence.
Provide expert testimony.
Maintain forensic case files, safety documents, laboratory documents, and logs.
Order, stock, and distribute laboratory supplies.
Process financial transactions.
Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment.
Process fingerprint records into the Arizona Automated Biometric Identification System.

Benefits

Full benefits, including three medical plans and dental and vision coverage.
Up to eight hours of paid time off annually to volunteer in the community.
Accrual of 122 hours of paid vacation in the first year, usable immediately following accrual.
Accrual of 96 hours of paid sick leave in the first year, usable immediately following accrual.
Twelve paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year.
Arizona State Retirement System participation with a 100% city contribution match.
City contributions of 1% of gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation.
Employee Wellness program with a $350 incentive.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually.
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership.