Forensic Technician 8 - E10 / SSB / FSD / Metro Detroit Lab / Administration

About the role

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is seeking a forensic technician to provide casework support, maintain equipment and supplies, handle evidence, and manage stored evidence. This position also responds to and assists with crime scenes.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework support
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Handle evidence
• Manage stored evidence
• Respond to and assist with crime scenes

Requirements

• 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.
• Alternate Education and Experience: 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.

Qualifications

• Bias-free performance
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Skills

• Bias-free performance

Benefits

• Full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction
• Over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies
• Uniform troopers primarily responsible for traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service

Pay

Details on pay are available upon request.

Schedule

Details on schedule are available upon request.

Additional Requirements and Information

• Passing a pre-employment screening, including a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police
• Applicants must attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to their application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
• Some positions within this class series may require a current, valid driver's license to operate a designated state vehicle.

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