Job Posting Overview
This opportunity is available to both current and prospective residents of Colorado. If selected, candidates must establish residency in the state.

Salary Information
The salary range for this position is between $91,800 and $106,284.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to foster engaged employees who work collaboratively to protect lives and deliver diverse public safety services to communities.

Vision Statement
We aim to create safer and more resilient communities throughout Colorado.

Core Values
Unity, Honor, Service.

Diversity Commitment
The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) is dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We prioritize the recruitment, retention, and promotion of engaged employees.

About the Work Unit
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services operates four forensic science laboratories across the state, specializing in the scientific analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes.

Position Overview
The Forensic Scientist III serves as the technical authority within specific forensic disciplines. This role involves the preservation, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence collected in criminal investigations for various law enforcement agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Duties:
  Maintain the integrity of evidence through proper chain of custody and security protocols. Utilize necessary equipment for accurate analysis, ensuring timely quality checks. Conduct thorough technical reviews of casework and adhere to approved procedures.
• Administrative Duties:
  Oversee all administrative aspects related to the handling of physical evidence in criminal cases.
• Professional Development:
  Stay informed about the latest advancements in relevant forensic disciplines.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  May include conducting training sessions, participating in technical working groups, validating methodologies, and developing technical operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related natural science field is required, along with a minimum of two years of full-time casework experience in latent prints.

Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Latent Prints from the International Association for Identification (IAI).

Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates must complete a background investigation, including a polygraph examination, fingerprint-based criminal history check, psychological evaluation, and drug testing. A valid driver's license is also required.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
The State of Colorado values equity, diversity, and inclusion as essential components of our success, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Notifications
All communication regarding the selection process will be conducted via email. Candidates should ensure their email address is current and check it regularly for updates.