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Duties

The trainee is expected to successfully complete all requirements of the training program. The training includes processing of evidence and evaluation and comparison of friction ridge impressions. The trainee participates in investigations at major crime scenes and provides testimony in local, state and federal courts as required. A portion of the latent print training program may require the selected candidate to train out of state from January 12, 2026 through May 29, 2026. In addition, the selected candidate will occasionally be assigned to work at other worksites throughout the training period.

A forensic scientist delivers accurate evaluations of fingerprint evidence submitted to the laboratory. Forensic Scientists must demonstrate proficiency in processing techniques and equipment, photography, Adobe photoshop, friction ridge LIMS, laboratory LIMS, and comparison methodology.

Requirements

EDUCATION
Latent Prints and Questioned Documents Specialty:

• Positions in the State Police Laboratory latent prints and questioned documents areas require possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in natural science, criminal justice, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science, with at least 8 semester credits in chemistry.
• Individuals possessing a bachelor's degree with a qualifying major but not completing 8 semester credits in chemistry may be appointed to a position in the Latent Prints and Questioned Documents Specialty provided they attain the required semester credits in chemistry by the end of the second year of employment within the specialty area. Failure to earn the 8 semester credits within the specified timeframe may result in separation from the forensic sciences program.

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.

Additional Requirements and Information

• This position will be filled as either a Forensic Scientist 9-P11 or State Police Specialist Trooper 11.
• This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, visual acuity exam, criminal history background check and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant is required to submit a DNA sample for inclusion into the DNA Staff Index.

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:

• Experience as a latent print examiner
• Use and knowledge of forensic latent prints laboratory instrumentation
• Court testimony experience
• Experience with forensic laboratory evidence handling procedures

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