The Texas Dept. of Public Safety is announcing that they will will have vacancies for Forensic Scientist III (Forensic Firearms/Toolmark Examiners), effective Sept. 1, 2007. These vacancies will be located in DPS Crime Labs in Austin, El Paso, Garland, Lubbock, McAllen, and Tyler. Qualifications for the positions require a degree from an accredited college or university in physical/natural science, criminal justice or related field. A minimum of four years experience in a crime lab as a Forensic Firearms/Toolmark Examiner is required.
New salaries for these positions (with adjustments) will be effective September 1, 2007.
A career ladder is in place based on years of service with the agency.
Interested individuals should contact:
Ron Richardson, Firearms Section Manager (512) 424-2900
or
Ron Crumley, Firearms Training Coordinator (512) 424-2901
at the Texas Dept. of Public Safety, Austin, Texas