Topic: Ventura County Sheriff Forensic Scientist - Firearms/Toolmarks/Impressions

[Jason Kwast]

The Sheriff?s Office posted a new open recruitment for Sheriff Forensic Scientist Trainee/I/II/III - Comparative Analysis (Firearms/Toolmarks/Impressions). Applications are currently being accepted. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
 
Under immediate supervision, Forensic Scientist Trainee (FST) participates in an agency-sponsored training program to develop the knowledge, understanding, and technical skills required in Comparative Analysis, and performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Under direct supervision, Forensic Scientist I (FSI) performs forensic science casework of limited complexity in Comparative Analysis, presents findings in court and other legal proceedings, and prepares documentation and written reports. May be authorized to perform administrative review of casework. Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Under general supervision, Forensic Scientist II (FSII) performs more complex and difficult Comparative Analysis case work, communicates independently with investigators and District Attorneys, prepares documentation and written reports, and presents finding in court. May be authorized to perform technical review of casework. Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Under direction, Forensic Scientist III (FSIII) is the lead worker and performs the more difficult and complex physical and chemical analysis in Comparative Analysis, communicates independently with investigators and Deputy District Attorneys, presents findings in criminal court, prepares documentation and written reports. May be authorized to perform technical review of casework. Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
If you or someone you know might be interested in this position, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ventura/jobs/2540450/sheriff-forensic-scientist-trainee-i-ii-iii-comparative-analysis-firearms-tool?keywords=sheriff&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs for more information and to submit an application.  If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
 
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact Sheriff's Personnel Analyst III, Gerald Chambers at 805-477-1921 or via e-mail at gerald.chambers@ventura.org.