Forensic Scientist

Ada County Sheriff's Office • Boise, ID • 4d ago

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General Summary

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Collects, preserves, and transports physical evidence from crime scenes, conducts laboratory tests, performs analysis to compare and identify physical evidence, prepares technical reports, and testifies in court proceedings. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriffs Office.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES\ Work is performed under supervision and direction yet requires independent judgment and initiative.

Essential Functions

Forensic Scientist I

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Maintains safe chemical handling practices;

Utilizes physical and chemical processes to identify and evaluate

evidence;

Analyzes scientific data to form opinions and interpretations;

Photographs crime scenes, evidence, and individuals;

Responds to crime scenes;

Testifies in court proceedings;

Prepares reports;

Provides review of technical and quality procedures;

Works and maintains eligibility to work all shifts, including

evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, whether assigned or on an as needed or on-call basis; and

Participates in annual proficiency testing, inventories, and

internal audits.

Forensic Scientist II\

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Assists in training other Forensic Scientists.

Forensic Scientist III (HIGHLY DESIRABLE)\

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Acts as a discipline technical leader;

Creates and updates analytical methods;

Validates new procedures used in the lab;

Creates and maintains training plans;

Ensures awareness of current and new techniques and technologies

related to the forensic discipline.

Additional Functions\

Assists with estimating budgetary requirements;

Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

Forensic Scientist I

Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science or a

related field;

Knowledge of State, Federal, and County laws, rules, and ordinances,

and knowledge of the criminal justice system;

Knowledge of the scientific laboratory methods, equipment,

processes, and procedures specific to crime scene and evidence analysis;

Knowledge of hazards and safety practices associated with chemicals

and infectious diseases;

Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;

Skill in using modern office equipment;

Ability to effectively respond to law enforcement officials, court

officials, victims, and other members of the general public;

Ability to perform duties independently and in a self-directed

manner;

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw

valid conclusions;

Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions;

Ability to work accurately with attention to detail;

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the

assigned supervisor and others;

Ability to understand directions and communicate verbally and in

writing;

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Forensic Scientist II\

Meets requirements and performs functions of a Forensic Scientist I:

Have at least two years of experience as a Forensic Scientist;

Have successfully completed and is competency tested in at least one

forensic discipline.

Forensic Scientist III[(HIGHLY DESIRABLE)\ ]{.underline}

Meet requirement and performs functions of a Forensic Scientist II:

Have at least five years of experience working as a Forensic

Scientist;

Holds certification in at least one forensic specialty;

Perform duties as a technical lead for at least one forensic

specialty.

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