DPS - CLD - Forensic Scientist I - III Bio/DNA - 6

Between $4,838.83 and $6,526.52 Per Month Position range in Dallas County $3,817.00

• $6,155.00 Per Month DPS
• CLD•Forensic Scientist I•III Bio/DNA•6 Texas Department of Public Safety

Occupation:

Forensic Science Technicians

Location:

Garland, TX

• 75043

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

07/01/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

07/02/2026

Expires:

07/14/2026

Agency Job ID:

100016 Job #: 17035676 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.

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• Copies of Official Transcripts indicating conferred degree to support coursework requirements are required and must be attached to your application to be considered. Applications without copies of Official Transcripts attached will be subject to rejection.

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PLEASE NOTE

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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Applicant&Conditions of Employment:

For new hires prior to employment must provide documentation from a physician of: 1. Visual acuity, 2. Color vision acuity.

All acuity testing must have occurred within six (6) months prior to the start date.

• Current employees, with no acuity testing on file, must provide documentation from a physician, before starting in new position.
• Must be able to obtain a forensic analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1 Chapter 38.

01, within one hundred eighty (180) days of starting employment.

A college-level statistics course is required for new hire licensing. An applicant must have successfully completed the course prior to application.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Forensic Scientist I (Bio/DNA) : Performs (entry-level) training on laboratory tests, analyses, classifications, comparisons and identifications/associations of all types of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Training involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results and preparing written opinion reports. Trains on testimony as an expert witness in court as to results of analyses. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Forensic Scientist II-III (Bio/DNA): Performs routine (journey-level) forensic science work. Work involves conducting laboratory tests, conducting analyses, and identifying all types of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Work involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results; establishing and maintaining records; preparing technical reports; and testifying as an expert witness in court. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

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//hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PublicSafety.pdfApplicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Forensic Scientist I (Bio/DNA):1. Develops communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with our agencies and other customers regarding sensitive information related to the offense and/or analyses being done.2. Learns how to use the laboratory information management system (LIMS) for purposes of evidentiary documentation, chain of custody, analysis, and other metrics within the laboratory.3. Learns how to prepare reports concerning the preliminary and final results of each analyses performed.4. Learns how to represent the discipline and the results of analysis in testimony and may serve as an expert witness in court.5. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency leave and attendance policies6. Performs other duties as assigned.7. Reads required training materials and demonstrates understanding of procedures through analysis of competency test samples provided.8. Learns the examination and collection of stains to determine the presence of blood and other human body tissues and secretions, procedures used to extract DNA from these tissues, and to conduct DNA testing to compare criminal evidence with samples of known origin.9. Learns to evaluate, interpret, and document the DNA tests, and to review the work of other DNA analysts.

Forensic Scientist II (Bio/DNA):1. Receives and returns evidence items and completes proper forms according to strict transfer procedures to guarantee and maintain the integrity of accepted chain of evidence for each item.2. Contacts various law enforcement officials and others to obtain and/or provide information related to offense to which provided evidence items are relevant.3. Prepares preliminary and final reports concerning results of each analysis performed.4. Serves as an expert witness in court.5. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.6. Performs other duties as assigned.7.

For Biology/DNA:

Examines stains to determine the presence of blood and other human body tissues and secretions, perform procedures used to extract DNA from these tissues, and conduct DNA testing to compare evidence with samples of known origin.8.

For CODIS:

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