Forensic Scientist 9 - P11 - SSB / FSD / Bridgeport Lab / Firearms & Toolmarks Unit chez State of Michigan, MI

About the Department

At the trainee level, the incumbent, under the direct supervision of a training officer, becomes familiar with all facets of evaluating and examining evidence in the area of firearms/toolmarks.  Participates in investigations at crime scenes and attends trials in state and federal courts to receive training as expert witness and/or provide testimony.

Position Description



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.

Position Duties

Education 
Possession of a bachelor's degree in forensic science, natural science, or a related pure or applied science.

Firearms Specialty: Positions in the State Police Laboratory firearms and toolmarks area require possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in physical science, natural science, forensic science, criminal justice, industrial technology, or a related field.

Experience
Forensic Scientist 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Forensic Scientist 10 
One year of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 9.

Forensic Scientist P11 
Two years of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 10.

Minimum Qualifications

Forensic Scientist 9
Firearms Specialty:
Individuals possessing a bachelor’s degree in any major and at least two years of State Police Specialist experience performing firearms and toolmarks examinations in the Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment, random-selection, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Firearms Specialty: Positions in the State Police Laboratory firearms and toolmarks area require possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in physical science, natural science, forensic science, criminal justice, industrial technology, or a related field.

Other Qualifications

As a condition of employment, the selected applicant is required to submit a DNA sample for inclusion into the DNA Staff Index.  

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 memo, resume and a copy of your official college transcripts to your application.  Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.  Please upload each document separately. 

Please note:  Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume and cover letter to their application.   

All applicants will be screened using the following criteria, and in addition to answering the questions on their application, should address the following in their cover letter:
 

• Previous experience as a firearms examiner
• Use and knowledge of forensic firearms laboratory instrumentation 
• Court testimony experience
• Experience with forensic laboratory evidence handling procedures 

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