Forensic Technician: Evidence Handling & Scene Response

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

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.