Forensic Evidence Technician (Part-Time)

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of State Police, Forensic Laboratory in Concord, NH, seeks a part-time Criminal Evidence Technician. The role supports investigations by coordinating evidence submission, storage, tracking, and disposition, and by providing expert testimony in criminal trials.

Responsibilities include maintaining custody of evidence, communicating with law enforcement, and training agencies on handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Education or experience must be in laboratory analysis, forensic methodologies, data analysis, criminal investigations, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, forensic science, criminal justice or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Receives, inventories, and records physical evidence submitted to the Forensic Laboratory, maintaining strict legal accountability and custody of physical evidence to ensure its court admissibility.
• Disseminates evidence to laboratory personnel for analysis, performs inventory of items, and identifies items ready for return or destruction.
• Records and maintains information in the Laboratory Information Management System to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with federal and state laws, as well as international accreditation standards.
• Performs specimen processing, including accessioning, storage, preparation, and mailing for external testing.
• Corresponds with law enforcement agencies regarding the status of examinations and other analytical work to confirm that requests are appropriate based on potential charges.
• Testifies as an expert witness in depositions and criminal trials.
• Provides training and technical guidance to law enforcement agencies to improve their knowledge and skills in evidence handling procedures and examination requests.
• Identifies, prepares, and processes the destruction of physical evidence in accordance with state and laboratory guidelines.

Education

Equivalent combination of 3 years education and experience

Job description

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of State Police, Forensic Laboratory in Concord, NH, seeks a part-time Criminal Evidence Technician. The role supports investigations by coordinating evidence submission, storage, tracking, and disposition, and by providing expert testimony in criminal trials.

Responsibilities include maintaining custody of evidence, communicating with law enforcement, and training agencies on handling procedures.