Job: CRIMINALIST SPECIALIST/SEROLOGIST

Job Title: CRIMINALIST SPECIALIST/SEROLOGIST
Salary: $2,000.00 - $3,363.00 Biweekly $52,000.00 - $87,438.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: 1200 Travis, Texas

PN# 07032

HOUSTON POLICE
CRIME LABORATORY
N/A
1200 TRAVIS, 26TH FLOOR
MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Analyzes biology evidence, keeps precise records, develops accurate conclusions, and generates reports according to established procedures. Mentors Criminalists in the section as assigned. Includes assisting them in completing departmental paperwork such as time sheets and travel forms, monitoring vacation requests and overtime requests, and assisting with formal training in the section. Keeps supervisor apprised of details regarding the criminalists assigned to them. Participates in laboratory projects and completes tasks as assigned by supervisor. Performs technical and administrative reviews on biology cases, keeps precise records, develops accurate conclusions, and assists in the generation of reports according to established procedures. Provides technical assistance to section members, police officers, assistant district attorneys, other law enforcement agencies and civic groups. Testifies in court regarding the scientific conclusions obtained from the analysis of evidence. Monitors testimony of Criminalist in the laboratory and fills out appropriate paperwork.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or a closely related filed. Must have successfully completed courses in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology or other subjects providing a basic understanding of forensic DNA analysis, as well as courses or training in statistics and population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of experience in a forensic laboratory as a criminalist are required.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires professional certification pertinent to the work being performed from an organization recognized by the Houston Police Department at the highest level. PREFERENCES: PREFERENCES
None. GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.SALARY INFORMATIONFactors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.Pay Grade 25APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call (713) 308-9000. Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is (713) 837-9471.All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.An equal opportunity employer