City of Saint Paul, Minnesota

Forensic Scientist II – Latent Print Examiner

Closing Date

Continuous

Salary

$23.97 - $33.72 Hourly
$1,917.98 - $2,697.24 Biweekly
$49,867.48 - $70,128.24 Annually

Department

Police

General Duty Statement

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.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field to include 30 semester credits of science courses.

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.

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.

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.

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

To Apply

By closing date, you must:

  1. Submit a 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.)
    1. A legible copy of your transcript, and
    2. A legible copy of your certification in either Drug Analysis by the American Board of Criminalists or your certification in Latent Print Examination by the International Association for Identification, and
    3. A resume.

An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer