Evidence Technician (Forensic Science Division)
Evidence Technician (Forensic Science Division)
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Job Description
Mission:
Every day Montana Department of Justice employees are dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing and rights of the people of our great state. The Department of Justice does the right thing for the right reason. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that builds a culture of character and excellence demonstrates collaboration and selfless public service and upholds the law while pursuing public safety the Department of Justice may have a career for you!
Division Overview:
TheForensic Science Divisions (FSD) mission is to provide accurate objective and timely forensic analysis in support of the Montana criminal justice community. The Crime Lab is an internationally accredited lab and home to the State Medical Examiners office where over 625 autopsies a year are performed in Missoula and Billings to determine cause and manner of death in unattended or suspicious circumstances.
TheEvidence Technicianis 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 statutory pay increase of $1.00 or 2.5% (whichever is greater) effective July 1 2025 and July 1 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Two years of jobrelated 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
Special Instructions:
The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicants qualification may include but are not limited to an evaluation of the rsum and cover letter a structured interview performance test academic transcripts reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.
Additional materials references or information submitted by the applicant but not requested will not be considered.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Fingerprint Check - Intensive Background Check
- Driving History
- Preemployment and Drug Testing
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position you must attach a resume at the time of application.
Tip: When attaching your resume you must mark the attachment as a Relevant File.
Your Resume: 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.
A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach rsum will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at via File Transfer Service.
To request an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
Medical dental and vision coverage - Retirement plans
- Generous paid vacation sick and holidays
- Pretax Flexibility Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
This Organization Participates in EVerify.
Minorities are underrepresented in this position and are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
