Topic: Criminalist - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Crime Laboratory

[Jim Carroll]

The application filing period for Criminalist with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Scientific Services Bureau opens 01/16/2024 at 0800hrs.  This is an entry-level position and incumbents may be assigned to work in the following disciplines: Toxicology (alcohol and drug, including breath instrument calibration), Controlled Substances, Firearms, Trace Evidence (hairs/fibers, footwear & tire, fire debris/ignitables, explosives, gunshot primer residue, etc.), Crime Scene Investigation, or Biology (DNA). 


The LASD Crime Lab is a full-service laboratory with 273 employees serving a large metropolitan area.  It is a great place to gain broad experience.



After two years of experience (or one year with certain advanced degrees), incumbents are eligible for promotion to the significantly higher-paid Senior Criminalist position.  There are additional opportunities for further upward mobility to supervisory and management positions.  Los Angeles County offers excellent benefits, including extensive leave time, healthcare, and retirement. 




The job bulletin containing further details can be found here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/4274426/criminalist?keywords=criminalist&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs


Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.


Jim Carroll
jpcarrol@lasd.org