Criminalist

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  About the role

  Location: Forensic Biology Unit within the Criminalistics Division in Forensic Science Center - Edmond, OK. Basic purpose: Positions within this job family perform and/or manage forensic analysis of physical evidence from criminal cases and/or convicted offender DNA samples.

  Responsibilities

  • Performs scientific analysis on evidence items submitted for forensic testing, issues reports on findings.
  • Performs all activities in accordance with OSBI quality system, policies, protocols, ISO IEC 17025 and QAS accreditation standards, federal/state statutes, and safety policies.
  • Administratively and technically reviews the work of other Criminalists to ensure policies/procedures were followed.
  • Complies with subpoenas, other orders of the court, and testifies as an expert witness.
  • Other duties as assigned, including quality control, research/validation, audits, and training of OSBI personnel and stakeholders.
  • Typical functions (varies by level, unit, organization) include: adhering to validated scientific principles, methods, QA/QC; following safety procedures; examining/analyzing forensic evidence (including convicted offender DNA); interpreting results; generating documentation; preparing lab reports; entering/searching evidence profiles in CODIS, AFIS, PDQ, NIBIN; processing crime scenes in field (exposed to biohazard/chemical dangers); recognizing, documenting, collecting, packaging, transporting evidence; fingerprinting deceased persons for medical examiner; receiving medical examiner evidence; complying with subpoenas, discovery orders; testifying as expert; preparing court exhibits; reviewing federal publications/directives; seeking membership on federal boards; researching literature; attending training; developing/validating new techniques/instrumentation; writing/updating technical protocols, QA policy/procedures, safety policies, operational policies; identifying grant programs; writing grant applications; producing grant reports; monitoring grant budgets; providing training to various audiences; representing lab at committees/meetings; making presentations; giving media interviews; monitoring proposed legislation; writing/modifying legislation; educating lawmakers; testifying before legislative bodies; performing administrative/technical review of forensic work; conducting internal quality audits/inspections; ensuring technical compliance, quality, uniformity; understanding standards for international accreditation and federal DNA standards; developing/maintaining professional communications with peers, co-workers, supervisors, administrators, law enforcement, medical examiners, forensic professionals, prosecutors, defense attorneys, educators, professional organizations; advising/educating investigators/prosecutors on appropriate lab testing and meaning of results.

  Requirements

  Education and Experience:

  • Level I: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university in a biology-, chemistry-, or forensic science‑related area. Any four‑year or higher degree in a forensic science‑related area must include emphasis in the sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.). Must demonstrate successful completion (grade C or better) of college coursework covering a minimum of 2 of the 3 subject areas: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology (each ≥3 semester hours). If missing coursework in any of the three areas, must complete missing coursework within first year of employment. For analysts hired/appointed/promoted or qualified prior to July 1, 2020: coursework/training in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis. For those hired/appointed/promoted or qualified on or after July 1, 2020: must have successfully completed coursework covering statistics and/or population genetics.
  • Level II: Level I requirements plus either one year of full‑time experience as a forensic laboratory criminalist within OSBI’s Criminalistics Services Division or one year in another agency performing full‑time forensic analysis in forensic biology/DNA. Must also demonstrate successful completion (grade C or better) of the coursework described for Level I.
  • Level III: Level II requirements plus either two years of full‑time experience as an OSBI forensic laboratory criminalist in the Forensic Biology Units or two years in another agency performing full‑time forensic analysis in forensic biology/DNA.

  Qualifications

  Level Descriptors:

  • Level I – Entry level: incumbents train to perform forensic analysis, perform limited supervised casework; all tasks clearly defined; work technically and administratively reviewed; may accompany senior analysts to crime scenes under direct supervision; no supervisory, R&D, or training responsibilities.
  • Level II – Career level: incumbents perform a range of basic work as forensic laboratory analyst; perform scientific/technical analysis in all but most difficult/complex cases; train to perform more advanced/complex analysis; may assist in training others in basic work; perform limited technical/administrative reviews; perform limited supervised R&D; may assist in crime scene work.
  • Level III – Specialist level: incumbents independently plan and perform advanced scientific/technical analysis of physical evidence in criminal cases, including most complex/difficult examinations; individually responsible for accuracy, sufficiency, timely completion; may train other criminalists; function as lead worker assigning/reviewing work of others; conduct research/scientific studies to develop new techniques/methods; assist in writing technical protocols/lab procedures; may serve as unit or regional supervisor in absence of supervisor; may independently process crime scenes.

  Skills

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

  • Knowledge of assigned field (chemistry, biology, forensic science, criminalistics, criminal justice, latent print development, print identification, firearms and toolmarks, digital evidence, document examination); basic scientific principles; methods used in forensic analysis; grammar, punctuation, English usage, spelling; math.
  • Ability to prepare evidence and exhibits for court; effectively testify in court or administrative hearings; organize and present facts and opinions clearly; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Additional for Level II: knowledge of criminal investigative procedures relating to laboratory criminalistics; statutory criminal law; laboratory techniques; Laboratory QA/QC standards; laboratory safety policies and practices.
  • Additional for Level III: (implied from level descriptor) ability to train others, lead worker, conduct research, develop techniques, write protocols, supervise.

  Pay

  • Level I: $68,122.50
  • Level II: $80,080.00
  • Level III: $93,587.00
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