Forensic Technician: Grand Rapids Laboratory

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. Responds to and assists with crime scenes.

POSITION DESCRIPTION (Download PDF reader)
 

Required Education and Experience

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.

Additional Requirements and Information

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.

Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application. 

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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

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.

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