Forensic Scientist Agent I (Toxicology)

Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Denver, Colorado

Salary : $59,184.00 - $82,848.00 Annually

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

Final Filing Date : October 22, 2024

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services (CBIFS) maintains four operational forensic science laboratories throughout the state : Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and the Northern Region.

Forensic Services is responsible for the scientific analysis of physical evidence collected from crime scenes. The role of our scientists is to evaluate and examine the evidence using the latest state-of-the-art techniques and objectively testify for the prosecution or defense for the federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies that we serve.

In order to best serve the citizens of Colorado, we strive to build and maintain partnerships not only with law enforcement agencies but also within the communities we serve.

The trainee position is accountable for reading and understanding all information as it relates to the following : safety and security, CBI / CDPS policies and procedures, administrative processes, information relating to hardware, software, and computer applications, and the CBIFS Quality Manual.

Likewise, this position is responsible for learning all aspects, including safety, processes, operations, procedures, techniques, rules, and regulations for the preservation, analysis, and interpretation of the physical evidence collected in criminal cases for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

The Forensic Scientist I must learn and perform all technical and administrative aspects of the work at the highest level of quality, ensuring the requirements of ISO / IEC 17025 are met.

Technical aspects of this position include, but are not limited to : proper handling and secure storage of evidence, chain of custody requirements, laboratory safety, and all facets of casework.

Administrative aspects include, but are not limited to : evidence tracking, entering accurate and complete case documentation into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or other data information systems, and accurate, factual, and timely report writing detailing the findings of the analysis.

Once the trainee begins to perform mentored casework, the individual will serve as a liaison with all law enforcement partners of the CBIFS and must demonstrate the highest level of customer service, both internally and externally.

This individual must demonstrate competency by successfully passing the discipline training plan and competency test(s), and must participate in continued skills-based training and personal professional development.

This position is responsible for regularly consulting with and deferring to Forensic Scientist II & III personnel to ensure their understanding of system or discipline / sub-discipline specific policies, procedures, and practices and to obtain assistance with challenging customer service scenarios as it relates to all aspects of the forensic scientist position.

Overall the trainee position prepares the individual to assume the full responsibilities associated with the Forensic Scientist II position.

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