Forensic Scientist- Marquette Lab Latent Prints and Questioned Documents Specialist

Latent Prints and Questioned Documents Specialty

Positions in the State Police Laboratory latent prints and questioned documents areas require possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in natural science, criminal justice, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science, with at least 8 semester credits in chemistry. 

Individuals possessing a bachelor's degree with a qualifying major but not completing 8 semester credits in chemistry may be appointed to a position in the Latent Prints and Questioned Documents Specialty provided they attain the required semester credits in chemistry by the end of the second year of employment within the specialty area. Failure to earn the 8 semester credits within the specified timeframe may result in separation from the forensic sciences program.

This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.   

The trainee is expected to successfully complete all requirements of the training program. The training includes processing of evidence and evaluation and comparison of friction ridge impressions. The trainee participates in investigations at major crime scenes and provides testimony in local, state and federal courts as required. Delivers accurate evaluations of fingerprint evidence submitted to the laboratory. Must demonstrate proficiency in processing techniques and equipment, photography, Adobe photoshop, friction ridge LIMS, laboratory LIMS, and comparison methodology. This position is required to perform all duties in a bias free manner.

POSITION DESCRIPTION (Download PDF reader)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in forensic science, natural science, or a related pure or applied science.

Experience

Forensic Scientist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Forensic Scientist 10

One year of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 9.

Forensic Scientist P11

Two years of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 10.

Additional Requirements and Information

This position is cross-posted and will be filled as either a Specialist Trooper 11 or a Forensic Scientist 9-P11.  

Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.  

Please note:  Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.    

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
 

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/ForensicScientist.pdf (Download PDF reader)

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