Topic: Firearm & Toolmark Examiner Opening - Ventura County Sheriff's Office, CA

[Geoff Bruton]

Firearm & Toolmark Examiner Opening - Ventura County Sheriff's Office, CA
 
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is seeking a forensic scientist with experience in firearm and toolmark analysis.  There is ONE opening for a Forensic Scientist II or Forensic Scientist III.
 
Under general supervision, the Forensic Scientist II performs more complex and difficult firearm and toolmark case work; prepares documentation and written reports; presents findings in criminal court; and performs related duties as assigned.
 
Under direction, the Forensic Scientist III performs and provides lead supervision over the more difficult and complex firearm and toolmark cases; presents findings in criminal court, prepares documentation and written reports; and performs related duties as assigned.
 
Work is performed at the Ventura County Sheriff's Forensic Sciences Laboratory or at the site of various criminal activity.  Duties may require incumbents to attend crime scenes after normal working hours and work in hazardous conditions.
 
Distinguising Characteristics:
The Forensic Scientist II classification is the journeyman-level classification in the Forensic Scientist series. The Forensic Scientist II classification is characterized by its thorough knowledge of firearm and toolmark analysis; trains other Forensic Scientists in specialized knowledge and work methods.
 
The Forensic Scientist III classification is the advanced journeyman-level classification in the Forensic Scientist series. It differs from the Forensic Scientist II in that this classification provides lead supervision on more complex, difficult, and highly visible firearm and toolmark cases. It differs from the Supervising Forensic Scientist in that the latter classification has full supervisory responsibility over a section of the Forensic Sciences Laboratory.
 
Payroll Title and Approximate Salary:
Forensic Scientist II: $31.53 - $44.19 per hour
Forensic Scientist III: $34.16 - $47.92 per hour
 
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