Forensic Science Department

The laboratory provides accredited services within the Crime Scene, Firearms/Toolmarks, Latent Prints, Seized Drugs, and Toxicology sections. For more information about the specific types of testing, please see the current accreditation certificate and scope here.

Additional support services include multi-media resources and polygraph examiner support.

Yes, the laboratory is accredited by ANAB as a forensic testing laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 international standard.  The current accreditation certificate and scope are available here.

Job descriptions, minimum requirements and salary ranges are dependent on the specific positions.  Please see the job descriptions at the following link for details for specific positions.

City of Austin Job Titles, Descriptions and Pay Scales

Yes, internships are available after a perfunctory background check is performed. Acceptance into the internship program is granted only through management approval if specific requirements are met. Please see all forms and information regarding these programs at the Internship Programs pages.

The laboratory does on occasion allow tours of the facility depending on the activities of the laboratory at the time of the request and the available resources to support a tour.  Tours should be requested via e-mail.  In the request please provide the groups, number of attendees, purpose and possible dates.  It is best to request a tour at least 60 days in advance.

The laboratory does support outside functions depending on the activities of the laboratory at the time of the request and the available support resources.  Requests for support should be made via e-mail.  In the request please provide the group name, number of attendees, purpose/format and dates.  It is best to submit a request at least 60 days in advance.