Topic: CRIMINALIST, Firearms Examiner, Connecticut Department of Public Safety

[Jerryp]

CRIMINALIST (PHYSICAL EVIDENCE) FIREARMS EXAMINER

The Connecticut Department of Public Safety, Division of Scientific Services, is seeking applicants for the position of Criminalist (Physical Evidence) Firearms Examiner. Qualifications include six years of experience in forensic analysis related to physical evidence - firearms examiner; knowledge of modern methods of criminal investigation and identification; knowledge of applicable laboratory techniques and procedures relating to physical evidence - firearms for analyzing evidentiary materials; interpersonal skills; and good oral and written communication skills. College training in forensic science or other closely related field may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equaling 1/2 year of experience to a maximum of four years for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree in forensic science or other closely related field may be substituted for one additional year of the general experience. A PhD degree in forensic science or closely related field may be substituted for the general experience. Two years as a Connecticut Careers Trainee in forensic analysis related to physical evidence - firearms may be substituted for the general experience. Responsibilities include  receiving evidence and completing a written description; photographing evidence and removing trace materials from evidence for analyses; conducting complex forensic analysis of evidence utilizing technical instrumentation relating to physical evidence – participating in research programs- handling materials and samples before and after analysis in order to maintain them for safe keeping or disposal; preparing comprehensive reports; testifying in court as an expert witness; assisting in training new employees; and performing other related duties as required. Annual Salary: $51,770 - $70,242.

CONTACT:

CT DAS/Human Resources
165 Capitol Avenue, Room 422
Hartford, CT 06106-1630
(860) 622-2875

[Jerryp]

For those of you interested in working in the Nutmeg state, The Department of Public Safety has asked me to post some updates ……

1)   The opening at the Connecticut DPS Forensic lab is for a position in the Firearms/Tool Mark unit.

2)   There is an IMMEDIATE opening!

3)   The title has changed from Criminalist to Forensic Science Examiner 1. (But the duties have not changed.) The starting salary recently increased to $55,850.00   

4)   **MOST IMPORTANT** there is a closing date of September 15, 2006.

Please follow the directions in the first post to apply. Any inquires should be directed to Robert O’Brien at 203-694-6508 or  robert.k.obrien@po.state.ct.us

Good luck to all who are interested.

[Jerryp]

Just wanted to update all who are interested in this position that the cut off date to apply has been changed to September 1, 2006. 
I know it is difficult to navigate through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) website so I recommend you call and follow their directions. If your application is incomplete or incorrectly filled out they will not look at it. 
I have attached the application form and links to the Connecticut DAS website.

http://www.das.state.ct.us/
http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/AppForm_pld_1_Instructions.pdf
http://www.das.state.ct.us/hr/Jobspec/JobDetail.asp?FCC=2549

http://www.das.state.ct.us/hr/Jobspec/JobSeKey.asp?FindBG=%25&FindOG=%25&FindEEO=%25&FindSStatus=%25&FindPP=%25&FindPG=%25&FindTitle=criminalist&B1=GO&F_Sequence=0

Good luck to all

[Jerryp]

Just wanted to remind all that are interested in the position at the Connecticut DPS lab that today is the last day to file.

Good luck to all candidates