Broward Sheriff's Office

Criminalist II 

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office, a 6,300 member agency, located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Criminalist II for the agency’s ASCLD/ISO accredited Crime Laboratory. Position performs specialized technical and scientific work in the application of advanced laboratory techniques in DNA analysis. Position is responsible for the formal reporting of and testifying to the findings of such analysis.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in natural or physical sciences.  A Master's degree is preferred.  Three (3) years experience in DNA analysis.  Experience in DNA fingerprinting and PCR related DNA testing preferred.  Applicants must meet the current FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing at the time of application (Standard 5.4). Qualified applicants must have college level credit in genetics, biochemistry, statistics, organic chemistry and molecular biology (molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology). Unofficial College transcripts are required at time of application. You may view a detailed job description and apply online at https://jobs.sheriff.org/JobListings.aspx. After submitting an application online, please fax unofficial transcripts to (954) 321-4815. A completed application, accompanying resume and unofficial transcript will also be accepted by mail.  Broward Sheriff's Office, Human Resources Bureau, 2601 W. Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312.  Salary Range: $52,214 - $85,865. All applications must be received by July 30, 2010.  EOE M/F/D/V DFWP.