FORENSIC TECHNICIAN

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Forensic Technician responsible for daily activities in a forensic lab. This role involves managing evidence handling procedures and ensuring compliance with state laws. Applicants should have a high school diploma and knowledge of laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Formal education equivalent of a high school education necessary.
• Knowledge of evidence handling and laboratory technique required.
• Skills in maintaining accurate case records and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and processing evidence.
• Assist law enforcement with evidence packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in evidence storage.

Skills

Evidence handling techniques

Tech report preparation

Laboratory practices

Education

High school education with science coursework

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Anticipated Starting Salary: 47397

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.

This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.

If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.

Position Number: 22177425

County: Benton

Posting End Date: 06/23/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: 47397

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.

This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.

If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.

Forensic Technicians are responsible for receiving evidence, entry of all evidence into the computer, attaching barcode(s), storage and retrieving of evidence as well as: Providing information and instruction to law enforcement agencies in evidence packaging procedures

The transfer of evidence to chemists.

Available to testify in court pertaining to evidence receiving and storage procedures.

Keep evidence receiving and storage area clean.

Perform inventories.

Make evidence transports to Little Rock

Position Information

Class Code: B094C

Grade: GS05

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Forensic Technician is responsible for the daily activities of a forensic laboratory section. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Performs laboratory activities in one of the following sections: Evidence Receiving, Field Investigation, or Histology and Autopsy Services. Implements section specific policies and procedures. Maintains files, chain of evidence, and inventory control of tissues and bio specimens. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of section practices and techniques. Knowledge of proper evidence handling techniques. Knowledge of appropriate equipment/instruments. Ability to use appropriate equipment/instruments. Ability to maintain accurate case records. Ability to prepare technical reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school education, with science coursework and/or appropriate licenses, certificates or experience. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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