District of Columbia Department of Forensic Services

Closing Date

August 13, 2013

Brief Description

This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DM PSJ) in the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS). The mission of the DFS is to provide high-quality, timely, accurate, and reliable forensic science services using best practices and best available technology, focusing on unbiased science and transparency, to enhance public safety and health.

The position is responsible for recognizing, recording, and recovering evidence in criminal investigations at the scene(s) of crime(s) by analyzing photographing, collecting, preserving, and preventing physical evidence. Crime Scenes includes persons, such as homicides, sexual assaults, and robberies, as well as property crimes and traffic accidents, etc.

Qualifications

Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in a natural or forensic science from an accredited university; graduates of programs accredited by the Forensic Science Educational Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC; www.aafs.org/fepac) are preferred.

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