Forensic Scientist 3 - Physical 12-1300
Forensic Scientist 3 - Physical 12-1300
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- WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Develop and document firearm toolmark evidence.
- Collect known exemplars for comparisons (toolmark firearm).
- Analyze and compare specific characteristics that distinguish items. Evaluates strength of support between associated known/exemplar standards and questioned items of evidence.
- Prepares laboratory notes and case reports.
- Provide expert witness testimony.
OUR ORGANIZATION MISSION AND CULTURE:
The Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory provides scientific support to the criminal justice system to help create a safer Alaska. We feel compelled to give the best of ourselves to fulfill our mission and purpose we treat each other with dignity and respect we never stop learning and we remain positive in the face of change.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
Initial work schedule start times are flexible 6AM10AM) with each day being 7.5 hours MondayFriday. Scientists who are out of probationary status and meeting performance expectations may be eligible for alternate workweeks (e.g. four longer days per week) or up to 7.5 hours of telework depending on job duties and needs of the laboratory. The laboratory will provide on the job continuing education and training opportunities with a focus on technical content related to the scientists discipline(s) quality assurance and testimony.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
The primary location for work is the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory located in Anchorage AK. Time will be spent in a laboratory environment testing forensic evidence and an office environment writing and reviewing reports as well as communicating with stakeholders and lab employees via email Microsoft Teams and facetoface meetings. Will occasionally travel outside of Anchorage due to court obligations stakeholder training and/or external continuing education opportunities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:- Integrity/Honesty:Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization self and others; is trustworthy.
- Forensics:Knowledge of procedures of civil criminal or administrative hearings evidence collection including the delivery and receipt of evidence classes of evidence and rules of evidence and legal procedures
- Interpersonal Skills:Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations
- Oral and Written Communication:Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
- Quality Assurance:Knowledge of the principles methods and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standards.
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace enforce the law prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Departments mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: QualificationsTwo years of experience as a Forensic Scientist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
AND EITHER
A bachelors degree from an accredited college which included 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours of science courses in the areas of chemistry biology physics computer analysis forensic sciences or criminalistics.
OR
At least 500 hours of documented digital forensics training courses and a capstone certification in a digital forensics discipline. Please note: This option is not applicable for positions within the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory.
Special Note:
Certifications that can be used to meet the capstone requirement include: International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) or Certified Mobile Device Examiner (CMDE) International Society of Computer Forensic Examiners (ISFCE) Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) National White Collar Crime Consortium (NW3C) Certified Cyber Crime Examiner 3CE) Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) or completion of National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) Basic Computer Evidence Recovery Training (BCERT) Program.
Recruitment and selection may be based on the areas of needed expertise in the agency.
Employees will be expected to successfully pass annual proficiency/competency tests.
Appointments to positions in a Stateoperated scientific crime detection laboratory and/or digital forensic laboratory are subject to background requirements per the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) and the Department of Public Safety. A criminal background investigation including fingerprinting is required.Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is NOT required for this position.Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to theinterview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
BACKGROUND CHECKThis position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position and required access to APSIN an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
The successful candidate will be required to read understand and agree to via signature an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.
EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Thereforeall work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether the employment was full or parttime. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one 1 vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety 90 days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please callorin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Kyle Klopfer
Administrative Assistant 3
Phone:
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
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