Forensic Evidence Technician

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi's Forensic Laboratory in Pearl, MS is seeking an entry-level Forensic Evidence Technician in Rankin County. This role supports long-term storage of forensic evidence, manages case files, and assists with planning and conducting experiments.

You will receive physical evidence, perform screenings, upload data to the database, prepare and forward items to Forensic Scientists, and help maintain inventory. Training is provided and you may testify in court as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an Associate’s degree and 0-2 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage forensic evidence long-term storage and case file management.
• Plan and execute scientific experiments; perform analytical screenings.
• Receive physical items as evidence into the lab for processing; prepare and send to Forensic Scientist for examination.
• Maintain the laboratory’s computerized evidence inventory management system; assist with court testimony and reporting.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Good Laboratory Practices

Observation and Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Forensic Evidence Technician in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,111.11 - $35,000.00 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Opening Date

11/10/2026

11/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,111.11

$35,000.00

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires an Associate’s degree and 0-2 year of experience.

About the Position

This job opportunity is in the MS Forensic Laboratory as an Evidence Technician in PEARL, MS, located in RANKIN COUNTY. This entry-level position will be tasked with the management of forensic evidence long-term storage and case file management. It is also responsible for planning and executing scientific experiments; receiving physical items as evidence into the lab for processing; performing various analytical screenings; assisting with the maintenance and uploading of forensic information into a database; preparing and sending physical evidence to the Forensic Scientist to perform an examination; collecting, packaging, and delivering evidence to the laboratory; maintaining the laboratory’s computerized evidence inventory management system; conducting laboratory tests; and performing analysis to classify, compare, and identify physical evidence. Work involves serving in court as an expert witness and providing testimony regarding any tests, examinations, and physical evidence found; preparing technical reports on examinations conducted; researching new advances and techniques as it relates to forensic examinations; interpreting test results in order to identify, classify, maintaining of the laboratory computerized evidence inventory management system; on- the- job training is required.

What you'll need to be Successful

• Critical Thinking
• Good Laboratory Practices
• Observation and Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201