Job Description
ABOUT THIS POSITION The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the Guiding Values of our P.R.I.D.E. Statement: Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication and Employee Excellence.
The Forensic Scientist IV classification applies physical sciences to the investigation of crimes by performing laboratory analyses on physical evidence collected from crime scenes in the areas of Forensic DNA. This position must be qualified to provide expert witness testimony in court regarding various facets of the classification as requested. Incumbents may assist the Section Supervisor with planning day-to-day operations of their assigned section, serve as a lead scientist responsible for supervising, leading and managing a team of Forensic Scientists and Laboratory Technicians assigned to the Laboratory Services Bureau and will report directly to a Section Supervisor.
IDEAL CANDIDATE - Lead or supervisory experience.
- Strong work ethic, good communication skills, the ability to work within a team.
SALARY Pay Range: $44.77- $60.00 per hour.
Hiring Range: $44.77- $60.00 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation: - Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Free Bus/light rail pass
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science or a closely related field (must include a minimum of 24 credit hours in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) related coursework) from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of two years of experience at the Forensic Scientist III level, or equivalent (6 years, experience minimum), and has demonstrated competence, per accreditation requirements and/or national standards in assigned specialized forensic discipline
- Upon request, must provide documentation such as unofficial transcripts.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- FORENSIC DNA SPECIALTY REQUIRES min of 9 credit hours college coursework in biochem, genetics, and molecular biology. Statistics & population genetics required. Extensive casework in lab analysis/interpretation of biological specimens for DNA analysis.
- Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here .
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- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes December 2, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
HOW TO APPLY Apply online by completing the required information and attaching,
as one document , your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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REFERENCE Forensic Scientist IV, JC:62940, ID# 56137, 11/4/2024, USM, MMN, Benefits:007
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