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Company Name : City of Aurora, CO
Location : Aurora, CO 80012
Position : Forensic DNA Analyst
Job Description : Summary of Job Duties
Hiring Salary for this position is $69,578 – $86,972 annually. Full salary range for this position is $69,578 – $108,715 annually. Within the Aurora Police Department there are four separate divisions: Operations; Metro; Compliance and Professional Standards; and Business Services and employees over 800 Civil Service and Career Service employees whose mission is to Make Aurora Safer Every Day. The Forensic DNA Analyst is responsible for the recognition, identification, documentation, and scientific collection of physical evidence pertaining to the investigation of a criminal act. This position is assigned to the Unified Metropolitan Forensic Crime Lab (UMFCL), which is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab. The UMFCL is a joint laboratory that services the City of Aurora, Arapahoe County and Douglas county, but this position reports to the Aurora Police Department. City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we’re growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora?
Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation work spaces
The Aurora Police Department
The Vision of the Aurora Police Department is to be the safest largest city in America. In 2017 the City of Aurora was named the Safest Largest City in Colorado and the 7th overall safest city in the nation. Within the Aurora Police Department there are four separate divisions: Operations; Metro; Compliance and Professional Standards; and Business Services and employees over 800 Civil Service and Career Service employees whose mission is to Make Aurora Safer Every Day.
To be employed by the Aurora Police Department you will need to successfully pass a background test, polygraph test, and fingerprint screening, along with other conditions of employment; drug test and verification of employment. Because of this, there is a longer recruitment process, we thank you in advance.
Despite changes in the Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug free workplace. A positive test for marijuana is grounds for disqualification or termination once hired.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Examines evidence items to discover, preserve, collect, photograph, and identify samples for analysis.
Performs presumptive testing, confirmatory testing and DNA analysis on evidence items
Collects trace evidence
Interprets the scientific data gathered and prepares meaningful reports in a manner to be presented to a judge and jury in a court of law
Prepares detailed reports and documentation for investigative use and court proceedings
Prepares, processes and maintains a variety of written reports and records pertaining to lab processes and activities
Documents, handles, packages, and receives evidence to maintain chain of custody in accordance with established forensic practices under state and federal laws
Appears in court as an expert witness as required
Instructs others in forensics, DNA evidence collection, and provides training seminars, to include outside law enforcement agencies under mutual aid requests
May be assigned to train new employees and or act as a trainer to coworkers in specific specialty areas.
Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs required by the position
Maintains regular and acceptable attendance
Interacts effectively with others
Performs other duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science or a closely related field
Must meet the education requirements of the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories
Experience
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Two years of experience in performing laboratory duties associated with the processing of biological and DNA evidence in a ISO 17025:2017 accredited forensic laboratory
Preferred Experience
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Master’s Degree in Forensic Science, Natural Science, Criminalistics, or a closely related field
Three to five years of experience performing DNA Analysis in a ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory
Knowledge:
Extensive knowledge of modern forensic laboratory equipment and procedures
Extensive knowledge of the work flow of a forensic crime lab
Considerable knowledge of criminal law, criminal court proceedings and rules of evidence
Knowledge of DNA QAS documents and ISO 17025:2017 standards
Knowledge and use of the CODIS database systems
Knowledge of forensic DNA statistical calculations
Knowledge of computers and commonly used computer software programs
Abilities:
Ability to operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment as required by position
Ability to give professional expert testimony in courts of law
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers and other law enforcement/judicial personnel
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English, to include public speaking
Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making
Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff
Ability to get along well with others
Skills:
Strong analytical and communication skills
Skills in the use of standard office equipment as well as commonly used software programs utilized the in the Crime Lab
Licenses, Certificates, and/or Equipment Required:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive. Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time
Spends 60% of the time sitting and 40% of the time either standing or walking
Must possess sufficient strength to lift and carry equipment and/or evidence up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
Frequently pushes, pulls, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, handles and feels
Constantly uses oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the two-way radio, intercom system and telephone
Constantly uses visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the use of office and field equipment.
Occasionally uses visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the safe operation of a vehicle during normal, and hazardous weather situations
Frequently uses visual capacity including color vision in order to distinguish color/descriptions of evidence items
Frequently uses olfactory sensory capabilities to detect hazardous situations
Work Environment:
Essential duties performed in an environment includes primarily indoor locations, but may also include outdoor locations.
Other hazards may include exposure to harmful chemicals, carcinogenic substances and fumes, although safeguards are provided.
This position is subject to call for assignments that require working nights, weekends and holidays as deemed necessary
This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to “bio-hazards” associated with blood-borne pathogens; HIV (aids), HBV (hepatitis B), and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a “bio-hazard” may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to “bio-hazards”.
Equipment Used:
This position may require the incumbent to regularly use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
Laboratory instruments to include microscopes, liquid handling and extraction robotics, capillary electrophoresis, thermocyclers, and other specialized DNA equipment and software
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For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
If you need assistance in completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.
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