INTRODUCTION
This position is in the Forensic Toxicology Unit at the OSBI Forensic Science Center in Edmond.
MAJOR WORK DUTIES:
1. Perform Toxicological analysis on submitted evidence
2. Prepare laboratory examination reports and testify as needed
3. Perform administrative and technical reviews of other analysts’ cases
4. Provide courtroom testimony as needed
5. Provide training, both internally and externally
Successful applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, and a thorough background investigation. Certain events automatically disqualify an applicant, such as, felony conviction; admission of an undetected crime that, if known, would have been a felony charge; failure to pay federal or state income tax; positive confirmed drug urine test; illegal use of a controlled substance within certain time frames.
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.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
The Criminalist job family has five levels which are distinguished by type and complexity of work and the degree of responsibility assigned.
Level I:
This is the entry level where incumbents train to perform forensic analysis, and perform some limited supervised casework. All aspects of assigned tasks are clearly defined and all work is technically and administratively reviewed during performance and upon completion. Incumbents do not have supervisory, research and development, or training responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Level I:
Education and Experience required is a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, forensic science, criminalistics, toxicology, a closely related natural science, criminology, law enforcement, or criminal justice; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of ten-print/classification/AFIS experience (excluding Live-Scan entry).
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations has been authorized to utilize a Selective Qualification when interviewing applicants for this position.
"Requirements include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry, Biology, Forensic Science or a closely related natural science, with a minimum of 24 hours in Chemistry including General Chemistry with Lab, Organic Chemistry with Lab, and Analytical Chemistry or Instrumental Analysis.
SELECTION PLAN
Scores based on: 100% Written Test
***NOTE: Names of eligible applicants can be made available to State agencies upon their request, immediately following the closing date and time.
