Forensic Specialist I

Minimum Training & Experience

Possession of a bachelors of science degree in physical, biological, or forensic science.

Or

Possession of a non-science bachelors degree and one year of experience with a recognized law enforcement agency, or an accredited forensic laboratory or institution in the areas of crime scene or forensic science that includes fingerprint classification, crime scene investigation, crime scene

photography, or sworn law enforcement experience. A masters of science degree in physical, biological, or forensic science may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Or

Possession of an associates of science degree in physical, biological, or forensic science and two years of experience with a recognized law enforcement agency, or an accredited forensic laboratory or institution in the areas of crime scene or forensic science that includes fingerprint classification, crime scene investigation, crime scene photography, or sworn law enforcement experience.

Or

Possession of a high school diploma and four years of experience with a recognized law enforcement agency, or an accredited forensic laboratory or institution in the areas of crime scene or forensic science that includes fingerprint classification, crime scene investigation, crime scene photography, or sworn law enforcement experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Class E State driver's license at the time of appointment. At the department director's discretion, the noted license may not be required.

Applicants should truthfully complete the Criminal History Questions on the City Employment Application. Any omissions, falsifications, misstatements, or misrepresentations of the information provided may disqualify an applicant. The top applicant chosen for this position will be required to complete and pass a Truth Verification Examination and a pre-employment psychological examination prior to an employment offer being made.

Applicants must take and pass a psychological examination prior to an employment offer being made.