Topic: Job Announcement- Sacramento, CA

[Scott Doyle]

Dear Colleagues:

I just found out that a job announcement for several Criminalist positions in our laboratory has been posted on the County recruitment website.  Please see the Job Announcement below and click on the website to obtain a description of the four Criminalist Levels and an application.   One of the positions we are recruiting for is for a firearms and toolmark examiner.  I would encourage anyone receiving this announcement to apply as lists will be established at all four Criminalist Levels of experience and the lists will likely be good for several years before a new recruitment is conducted for any positions.  There are number of examiners in all of our sections of the lab whom I anticipate will retire the next two years.  So now is the time to apply and get your name on the hiring list for future reference, regardless of your present interest and/or qualifications for the present positions currently being filled. 

Remember, it’s always better say no to an offer of employment than have no opportunity to say yes because you didn’t apply!

Good luck!

Bruce Moran



JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Sacramento County District Attorney Laboratory of Forensic Services invites applications for the position of Criminalist.

The Laboratory of Forensic Services is among the most distinguished and respected forensic laboratories in California. The laboratory is housed in a modern facility and equipped with state-of-the art laboratory instrumentation. The laboratory is accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board.

Sacramento County lies in the heart of Northern California. The county is experiencing significant growth and is home to several vibrant communities, schools, universities, and quality-of-life activities.

Information regarding the distinguishing characteristics of the Criminalist series, information on the testing process, how to apply for the Criminalist position and the application may be obtained at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=43252

Vacancies currently exist in the following forensic disciplines:

         DNA TECHNICAL LEAD
         DNA ANALYST
         TOXICOLOGY
         COMPARATIVE EVIDENCE – FIREARMS

Appointment to a position and salary range – Criminalist Level I through Criminalist Level IV – is commensurate with the candidate’s experience in the above listed forensic disciplines.

Please contact Robert A. Jarzen, Director at jarzenb@saccounty.net for more information about the vacancies.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 18, 2006