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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will begin a recruitment for Forensic Scientist Trainees in the Latent Print Detail of the Forensic Laboratory on 11/29/06. The recruitment will close on 12/27/06 OR when 300 applications are received. We anticipate hiring four trainees.

Please check the Employment area of our website www.lvmpd.com to read the position description for Forensic Scientist Trainee and salary and benefits information. Please watch for the job announcement on November 29th.

The training program for the Latent Print Detail is expected to last 12-15 months. After successful completion of the first 12 months, the Trainees will automatically progress to Forensic Scientist I. After successful completion of two years as a Forensic Scientist I and passing the IAI Latent Print Certification test, the Forensic Scientist I's will progress to a Forensic Scientist II's. The salary ranges for the Forensic Scientist I and II are also on our website.

For information regarding the qualifications and testing process, please contact the Personnel representative listed on the Job Announcement.

For general questions regarding working for the LVMPD Forensic Laboratory, the training program, or Las Vegas life please contact the following:

Alice Maceo*, Forensic Lab Manager - Latent Prints 702 828-3938
(*Please note I am heading out for vacation tonight (11/22) and will be back in the Lab 12/11/06)
Vicki Farnham, Forensic Scientist II - Latent Prints 702 828-4211
Ed Guenther, Forensic Scientist II - Latent Prints 702 828-4595

Alice,

You forgot the obligatory, "you get to work and live in fabulous LV, but then again you have to work with me".

Andrew

Work "WITH" Alice?

How about, FOR Alice, UNDER Alice, BENEATH Alice? Or maybe, SERVING Alice?

A challenging job, no doubt, but I can't think of a better one. Top notch lab, great pay, outstanding benefits, but best of all, Alice.

Now Nigeus, you're making me blush . . . .

Yes Andrew, I guess I did sort of leave out the "by the way you will have to put up with me as your supervisor" clause - isn't that a frightening thought?

Quick update for those interested . . .

Since all things in government tend to be firm as jello, Personnel called soon after I made the CLPEX post and there may be a week delay in the Job Announcement and they may NOT limit the number of applicants. Please keep checking our website for the Announcement. Once the Job Announcement is made, please follow whatever is listed on the Announcement. Sorry for any confusion.

Yes Andrew, I guess I did sort of leave out the "by the way you will have to put up with me as your supervisor" clause - isn't that a frightening thought?

Frightening, maybe. But I would venture to guess that most people can find a way to fight through it.