Employment Type : Full-Time
Requisition Number:60252Department:Police A Forensic Scientist job is available with the City of Fort Worth Police department in the Biology Unit. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a biology-, chemistry-, or forensic science-related area with successfully completed coursework (undergraduate or graduate level) in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics and/or population genetics. The scientist shall have a minimum of 9 semester hours (or the equivalent) that cover the subject areas of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The forensic biologist would be responsible for examining physical evidence, performing serological analysis, performing DNA testing, interpreting results, preparing lab reports, reviewing case files, and/or presenting results in court. The candidate must also meet additional specific coursework requirements as required by the Texas Forensic Science Commission, as well as the FBI Quality Assurance Standards. The incumbent will be hired as a Forensic Scientist I, II, or III based on his/her education, experience, and training in serology, DNA testing, report writing, and technical review. Experience Forensic Scientist I –No experience required. Forensic Scientist II - At least three (3) years of relevant independent discipline-specific casework experience as a qualified Forensic Scientist I (or equivalent) is required. Forensic Scientist III - At least five (5) years of more complex independent discipline-specific casework experience as a qualified Forensic Scientist II (or equivalent) is required. The successful candidate will: Forensic Scientist I Forensic Scientist II Forensic Scientist III All Forensic Scientist (I-III) must adhere to the assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures, ensure all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, perform other duties as assigned. Refer to http://fortworthtexas.gov/hr/job-descriptions/ for complete job descriptions. The Impact You’ll Have As a City of Fort Worth Police Department employee, the incumbent for the following Forensic Scientist I-III will contribute to the Department’s strategic goals, mission and vision by performing increasingly complex laboratory analyses on physical evidence, provide scientific consultation, interpret test results, form conclusions, write scientific examination reports, and testify as an expert witness in court. Forensic Scientists II and III perform more complex/difficult work and additionally assist supervisory staff in assigned projects. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Final candidates selected for hire in the Police Department will be subject to a fingerprint/criminal history background check and polygraph examination. Applicants must not have used marijuana during the previous two (2) years, nor illegally used any controlled substances within the last ten (10) years. Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following qualifications: WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Works with hazardous materials and chemicals. May be exposed to hazardous and/or dangerous work environments. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.