Forensic Scientist

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The Forensic Scientist collects, documents, analyzes, compares, and testifies regarding all types of evidence and crime scenes that occur within Maricopa County and occasionally outside of the county to aid in the prosecution of criminal and civil cases. This position requires separate unbiased analysis of crime scenes, evidence, comparative, and testimony in a court of law. The Division ensures that the mandates are adhered to that are set forth by the Constitution, Arizona Revised Statues (ARS), and Rule of Court Procedures. About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office: Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety. Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO: Growth and stability since 1871 Exceptional work-life balance: 4/10 schedule based on business needs Manageable workload Opportunity for criminal polygraph examinations Training opportunities with AZ Polygraph Association, American Polygraph Association, American Association of Police Polygraphists Network with other case agencies Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System (Pension) Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption) 30% discount at KinderCare daycare facilities in the Valley MCKids Club daycare next to headquarters. Access to free County gyms Learn more at Benefits Overview Position Qualifications We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications: Education Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science, Criminalistics, or related field. OR Combined education and experience qualifications Other combinations of education and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis. Other requirements Completion of 40-hour Fingerprint Classification School or a similar program through an accredited college or criminal justice agency/association. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire. Training that may be provided on-the-job: Safety; Payroll; PREA. Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review, polygraph examination and psychological exam. Our Preferred Candidate has Two (2) years of experience in crime scene processing, latent comparative analysis, and laboratory examinations. Completed 80 hours in specialized photography/forensic courses through an accredited college or a recognized criminal justice agency/association. AZAFIS Certified; IAI Certification (Crime Scene and/or Latent). Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.) Responds to crime scenes for technical law enforcement support. Processes and investigates crime scenes including jail crimes to record, document, and collect physical evidence which may include latent print, biological, and trace evidence. Photographs and records crime scenes from the ground, air, watercraft, and other types of motorized equipment to show correlation between evidence and respective scene. Searches and recovers latent fingerprint evidence for personal identification. Performs presumptive chemical tests to determine the presence of blood and semen evidence. Completes proper collection, preservation, and packaging of all types of evidence. Writes descriptive narrative reports and completes all paperwork associated with crime scene investigations. Documents and collects print/impression evidence by casting, lifting, and/or photographing impressions for further comparative analysis. Performs comparative analysis in various forensics, including latent comparisons, shoe impressions, and physical matches. Enters and verifies latent prints, fingerprints, and palm prints into the Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AZFIS). Identifies unknown subjects including the deceased through fingerprints, palm prints, footprints, and various other forensic disciplines. Collects evidence and fingerprints at postmortem examinations, attends autopsies to photograph, obtain fingerprints, palm prints, and footprints of deceased individuals. Responds to all follow-up investigative procedures including court and physical orders, subpoenas, identification procedures, evidence processing, and analysis. Prepares all necessary documentation, charts, and evidence for court, tran

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Posting Date 05/27/26 Application Deadline 06/10/26 Pay Range MIN - MID - MAX $28.80 - $36.90 - $45.00 Job Type Unclassified Department Sheriff

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