Topic: Firearms Examiner - Columbus Ohio

[jstclair]

The Columbus Police Crime Laboratory has an immediate opening for a Forensic Scientist in the Firearms Discipline.  
This is a great opportunity for new and experienced firearms examiners as we will be moving into a large, new laboratory in 2014. While the posting is for a Forensic Scientist I, preference will be given to applicants that are qualified firearms examiners that can be hired as a Forensic Scientist II.
 
Qualifications:
Forensic Scientist I qualifications: Possession of a bachelor's degree with significant coursework (21 semester or 32 quarter hours) in forensic science, chemistry, biology, or closely related physical or natural science.
 
Forensic Scientist II qualifications: Possession of a bachelor's degree with significant coursework (21 semester or 32 quarter hours) in forensic science, chemistry, biology, or closely related physical or natural science and three (3) years of forensic laboratory experience. A master’s degree in forensic science, chemistry, biology or closely related physical or natural science may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. A doctorate's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biology or closely related physical or natural science may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
 
Preference will be given to those applicants possessing additional education and experience in a forensic laboratory.
 
Responsibilities:
The Columbus Police Crime Laboratory, an ASCLD/LAB-International accredited laboratory, is seeking applicants for the position of Forensic Scientist – Firearms. Responsibilities include performing complex examinations and analysis of firearms and toolmark evidence following generally-accepted quality assurance procedures; preparing written reports of findings and conclusions; and presenting oral testimony in court.
 
How to Apply:
All interested applicants must register and submit applications for Forensic Scientist I to the Columbus Civil Service Commission at: www.csc.columbus.gov prior to 11-25-13. In addition, applicants may submit resumes and transcripts to Crime Laboratory Manager Jami St.Clair at: jstclair@columbuspolice.org.
 
Selected applicants will be subjected to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
 
Application Deadline:
11-25-13
 
Salary:
The salary range for this position is $45,926 – $74,880 plus benefits. The salary hiring point will be based on education, qualifications, and experience.
 
Contact:
Jami J. St.Clair, Crime Lab Manager
Columbus Police Crime Lab
520 King Avenue
Columbus, OH  43201
 
Phone: 614-645-4911
Fax: 614-645-3917
Email: jstclair@columbuspolice.org