Student Technical Asst
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Job Location:
Baltimore County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
This is a Firearm and Toolmark Examiner training program with the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division for a qualified forensic science student intern from an accredited college or university to complete while enrolled as an undergraduate. It is a year-round (12 month) contractual program consisting of 20 hours per week for a two year period.
GRADE
76
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Police
Forensic Sciences Division
221 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville MD 21208
Main Purpose of Job
This is a trainee Firearm and Toolmark Examiner position. As an Examiner trainee the main goal is to learn how to independently examine and compare firearms and ammunition components perform chemical tests on related evidence and form well-supported conclusions. The trainee will also work toward becoming qualified to provide expert testimony in court on firearms and toolmark identification.
POSITION DUTIES
Firearm and toolmark examiner training program to include but not limited to:
Background/history of firearms and toolmark identification firearms and ammunition development manufacture of modern firearms and ammunition instrumentation examination of firearms bullets cartridge cases and other fired components report writing courtroom testimony
Completion of training in functional testing of firearms serial number restoration triage and NIBIN database entry
Participate in and successfully complete a mock trial at the conclusion of the training program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education - A full-time student enrolled in a Forensic Sciences Forensic Investigations or Forensic Studies program pursuing a four year degree in one of the following areas: Chemistry Biology Biochemistry Genetics Medical Technology Pharmaceutical Science or related physical natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.
Experience - None
NOTE: The student must currently be in good standing and maintain this status. They will have successfully completed two of the four years of the required study by May 2026 with an anticipated graduation within the next two years as the program will end at the completion of this two year period.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of rating your education related to the requirements of the position. Applicants will also be subject to an interview and successful completion of a background investigation to include a polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Currently all applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (Undergrad. transcripts resumes etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.
Completed applications required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland State Police
Human Resources Division/Berlin Barrack
9758 Ocean Gateway
berlin MD 21811
ATTN: Robert Tanner
TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age ancestry color gender identity and expression genetic information marital status mental or physical disability national origin race religious affiliation belief or opinion sex sexual orientation or any other protected status.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
If you have any questions about this recruitment please contact the Maryland State Police at
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Access Control System
- Catering
- Assessment
- Communication
