Evidence Technician (Montana Forensic Science Division)
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The Montana Forensic Science Division (FSD) is an internationally accredited state Forensic Laboratory, processing many varieties of crime scene evidence received from law enforcement agencies across the great state of Montana.
The Evidence Technician is responsible for evidence management and is the primary person responsible for the security and integrity of evidence when it is received into the crime lab as well as while in their care, custody, or control.
Confidentiality and procedural practices are essential to success in this position.
This person may contribute to standard operating procedure updates; train law enforcement and/or division personnel in evidence packaging and submission standards; and may be required to testify in court.
The person in this position is integral to crime lab operations and may provide support services to specialized Forensic Science Division sections.
This position is within the toxicology section and the successful applicant will be required to work with potentially biohazardous materials (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
- This position may be eligible for a $1.50 statutory increase on 7/1/2024.
- State of Montana benefits!
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Two years of job-related work experience to include word processing, proficiency entering data into databases or excel spreadsheets; MS Office™ proficiency
- Other combinations of experience and an education equivalence may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Law enforcement and / or evidence handling experience
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
- Criminal History Fingerprint Check
- Intensive Background Check
- Driving History
- Pre-employment and Drug Testing
HOW TO APPLY:
- To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.
- Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
- Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.
Fabulous State of Montana benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) plan choices - Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution
- Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
- Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
- Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Not Telework Eligible
- State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): Apr 24, 2024, 11:59:00 PM