Forensic Technician 8 - E10 / SSB / FSD / Grand Rapids Lab / Administration

State of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan State Police is recruiting for a Forensic Technician to provide casework support, maintain equipment and supplies, and manage stored evidence. The role includes responding to crime scenes and performing duties in a bias-free manner.

Education requires an associate's degree in forensic science or a related field. Experience levels vary by technician grade, with substitutions allowed for higher education. A pre-employment screening is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of an associate's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.
• Forensic Technician 8: No specific type or amount is required.
• Forensic Technician 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician 8.
• Forensic Technician E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Technician 9.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
• 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.
• Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a current, valid driver's license to operate a designated state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework support and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Evidence handling and management of stored evidence.
• Respond to and assist with crime scenes.
• Operate in a bias-free manner.

Education

Associate's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or related pure/applied science

Bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester credits in job-specific or related coursework substituted for education/experience

Job description

This position performs forensic technician duties and is responsible for providing casework support, maintenance of equipment and supplies, evidence handling, and management of stored evidence. This position responds to and assists with crime scenes. This position functions in a bias free manner.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.

Education

Possession of an associate's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.

Experience

Forensic Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.

Forensic Technician 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician 8.

Forensic Technician E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Technician 9.

Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

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.

Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a current, valid driver's license to operate a designated state vehicle.

View the entire job specification here:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/ForensicTechnician.pdf