AddressResponsibilities
Under general supervision of senior management, this position performs journey level duties of the series and provides training to equivalent and subordinate positions within the series, acts in a lead capacity to subordinate employees, and assists in the preparation and revision of laboratory manuals. The Criminalist II performs technical forensic casework, using methods and procedures that comply with established standards of practice.
- Performs analysis and examines physical evidence in Forensic Biology/DNA.
- Examines evidence, evaluates findings and interprets results utilizing various techniques including photography, microscopy, and DNA typing.
- Consults and advises law enforcement, attorneys and the courts regarding nature of evidence or the results of laboratory analyses and their meaning.
- Testifies on the results of laboratory analyses and may interpret the findings for the courts and other legal hearings.
- Prepares clear, comprehensive, technically sound and accurate casework reports, including all determined facts and conclusions.
- Maintains laboratory, instruments, equipment and glassware in a constant state of cleanliness, order, and good repair.
- Participates in validation studies or performance verifications for new procedures, methods and/or equipment.
- Prepares laboratory technical procedures manual.
- Ensures analysis practices maintain adherence to accreditation standards.
- Acts in a lead capacity in a forensic discipline.
- Provides training to other Criminalists on new procedures, equipment, research, and/or best practices.
- Ensures responsibility for the chain of custody, security, and control of evidence while it is in the possession of the Crime Lab.
- Performs administrative and law enforcement support activities.
- May act as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
- Drives on City business.
- Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
- Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
Qualifications
- Three years of recent experience as an analyst conducting independent casework in an accredited crime laboratory or five years of equivalent experience in a non-accredited crime laboratory.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, forensic science, or related field from an accredited college or university. Coursework in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Statistics/Population Genetics highly desirable.
- Candidates seeking appointment to a Forensic Biology assignment must meet the educational requirements for DNA Analyst as detailed in the current revision of the Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories issued by the FBI Director.
- Must complete at least nine semester units (or equivalent credit hours) in biology, genetics, molecular biology AND statistics and/or population statistics coursework.
Compensation
$6,720.25 - $10,314.97 Monthly
The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.
How to apply
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/glendaleca/jobs/4476436/criminalist-ii-forensics-biology-unit?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs and fill out the online application.
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