Forensic Scientist II - Latent Print Examiner



Forensic Scientist II - Latent Print Examiner

Salary

$63,793.60 - $89,668.80 Annually

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

13-01858C

Department

Police

Opening Date

11/22/2013

Closing Date

4/1/2014 9:40 AM Central

About the Position

Performs professional work applying forensic science methods in the investigation of crimes; conducting laboratory analyses of evidence; providing consultation; and testifying as expert witness in a court of law. Applies established department standards and forensic best practices to examine evidence and render results. Assists with large, complex projects and completes individual assignments as directed. Documents evidence and writes reports, providing results to the laboratory manager. Upholds the ethical and legal standards of the department. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Forensic Scientist II Job Description.

Position Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific or criminal justice field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

AND

Must possess and maintain a Fellow or Diplomate certification from the American Board of Criminalists; OR
A Latent Print Examiner certification through the International Association for Identification.

AND

Two years of experience working within an accredited laboratory to include principles and practices of analytical drug chemistry, testing procedures, and forensic testing instruments and equipment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license. The driver's license must have no suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses within the two year period prior to the date of appointment. Suspensions for parking-related offenses are excluded.

Positions within this classification may specialize in Drug Analysis or Latent Print Examination and therefore employment will be offered based on laboratory need, and as stated on the official job announcement. Positions specializing in Drug Analysis must have 30 semester credits of science courses.

How to Apply

  1. Submit City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
  2. Upload or submit the following required document(s) via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 5 MB.)
a) A legible copy of your transcript, and
b) A legible copy of your certification in Latent Print Examination by the International Association for Identification, and
c) A resume

Learn more about our Hiring Process

Exam Subject: Training and Experience Exam

The Training and Experience Examination is the Supplemental Questionnaire within the application. This is an essay-type test in which you are asked to describe your education, training and experience in areas related to this position. Be sure to provide complete and detailed information regarding your experiences and training in the listed areas. This information is subject to verification from current/former employers. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

Your resume and application are not part of the exam; the person(s) rating this exam will not know anything about your training and experience other than what you tell them in the supplemental questionnaire.

Your answers may be drafted in a word processing program and copied into the appropriate exam question text box. You should periodically save your work in progress to avoid losing information, if you are timed out of the system.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are ranked. The promotion list of eligibles is considered before the non-promotion list.

Condition of Employment: This position may require a background check, medical examination, driver's license check, credit check and/or a drug test as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Liz Staberg at 651-266-6534
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Therefore we encourage applications from all individuals including persons with disabilities, persons of color, LGBT, and women.

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for many eligible positions. Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Vacation/Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Subsidized Metro Bus Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
  • Dental
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
     
For a detailed overview, visit General Benefits.

01
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. Documentation of work experience must be included in the application. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this examination.
02
I understand that I must attach or submit a copy of both my transcript and my certification by the application deadline to be considered for this position.
03
The following questions are the Training and Experience Exam. Since this is an exam, each of your answers below will be evaluated and scored. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions. Do not write "See Resume" as the rater(s) will only see your answers to the following questions. I understand that my answers to the following questions may be viewed by the Hiring Manager.
04
Describe your education, training, and experience which would qualify you for the position. Please specify the approximate dates, degree programs and certifications, job titles, the organization, length of experience, and level of responsibility.
05
Describe your experience collecting, analyzing, documenting and preserving evidence. Please specify the approximate dates, job title, the organization, length of experience, and level of responsibility.
06
Describe your experience conducting latent print examinations, or standardized quantitative and qualitative laboratory analysis, and writing scientific reports. Please specify the approximate dates, job title, the organization, length of experience, and level of responsibility.
07
Describe your experience conducting peer review of case work. Please specify the approximate dates, job title, the organization, length of experience, and level of responsibility.

Required Question

Agency
City of Saint Paul
Address
25 West Fourth Street, Suite 200 City Hall Annex

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102
Phone
651-266-6500