Between $4,838.83 and

$6,526.52

Per Month

Position range in Travis County $3,806.00

• $5,155.00 Per Month DPS
• CLD Forensic Scientist I-III Seized Drugs
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT 405

Occupation:

Forensic Science Technicians

Location:

Austin, TX

• 78752
  

Job Type:

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

Posted:

09/15/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

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Selection Required

Updated:

09/15/2026

Expires:

09/29/2026

Agency Job ID:

104488

Job #: 17069418

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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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:

Prior to employment must provide documentation from a physician of:1. Visual acuity,2. Color vision acuityAll acuity testing must have occurred prior to and within six (6) months of the start date.

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. If the applicant has not passed a college-level statistics course, he/she must be able to take, pass and provide official transcripts of a college-level statistics course from an accredited university or a program approved by the Forensic Science Commission (FSC), at personal expense, within one hundred eighty (180) days of starting employment.

Forensic Scientist

I GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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

IIGENERAL DESCRIPTION

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.

Forensic Scientist

IIIGENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) forensic science work. Work involves conducting laboratory analyses on database samples or 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 general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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

https:

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Forensic Scientist I Develops communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with agencies and other customers regarding sensitive information related to the offense and/or analyses being done.

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.

Learns how to prepare reports that convey results for the analysis performed.

Learns how to represent the discipline and the results of analysis in testimony and may serve as an expert witness in court.

Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency leave and attendance policiesPerforms other duties as assigned.

Reads required training materials, performs observed and supervised exercises, completes independent exercises, and demonstrates understanding of analysis and procedures through the successful completion of competency test samples. Receives instruction on the operating of complex analytical instrumentation used in the analysis of seized drug evidence. Learns important legal concepts and rules regarding the scheduling and classification of controlled substances.

Learns to performs analysis on common materials submitted for seized drugs analysis.

Maintains awareness of current research, trends, and novel substances within the seized drug discipline.

Forensic Scientist IIFollows strict transfer procedures to guarantee and maintain the integrity and the chain of custody for each item of evidence.

Collaborates with agencies and other customers to exchange critical information regarding evidence and associated offenses.

Prepares reports that convey results for the analysis performed.

Serves as an expert witness in court.

Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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