What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Scientist III-Firearms Identification - Evansville Laboratory position at Indiana State Police?
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Job Description
***STARTING SALARY MAY BE ADJUSTED FOR EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING***
***FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES, ESTABLISHED SALARY RULES APPLY***
To serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police (ISP) whose primary responsibility is to support the LaboratoryDivision’s forensic firearms and tool mark analysis at an entry-level.
Job Duties
- Perform administrative and support functions as necessary to maintain analytical service.
- Acquire and maintain analytical proficiency in forensic firearms and tool mark analysis.
- Satisfactory progress in an ISP recognized forensic firearms and tool mark training/testing program and competency testing.
- Upon completion of relevant training, conduct forensic analysis of routine firearms and tool mark evidence utilizing approved Unit Test Methods.
- Perform work under direct supervision.
- Demonstrate communication skills and forensic science knowledge.
- Satisfactory complete competency/proficiency testing.
- Qualify to testify in court as an expert witness in the area of forensic firearms and tool mark analysis.
- Assist in preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments and safety equipment.
- Participate in continuing education and training programs in the analysis of forensic firearms and tool mark evidence.
- Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and Laboratory policies.
- Perform other duties as required.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher with natural and/or forensic science courses.
- Basic knowledge of firearms and ammunition components is desirable.
- Basic knowledge of theory and practical operation of various scientific instrumentation and analytical techniques is desirable.
- Ability to perform complex scientific procedures in an unbiased manner following the Unit Test Methods.
- Ability to comprehend, demonstrate, and explain advanced knowledge of theory and practical operation of various scientific instruments and analytical techniques.
- Ability to effectively operate various computer systems and software.
- Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Ability to adhere to established laboratory safety practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to testify as an expert witness in an objective, unbiased, and professional manner.
- Must be able to differentiate colors as evidenced by medical certification.
- A Department toxicology screening will be required.
- The successful candidate will required to sign a three (3) year employment agreement.
- Must be able to differentiate colors as evidenced by medical certification.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel by aircraft and other vehicles, and may be required.
- Ability to attend training at alternate locations for extended periods of time.
- Current/Past Indiana State Police employees: For pre-1987 ad 1987 Pension Plan members wishing to apply for this position, the provisions of of HMR-023 apply. Part 1 (11-12), Part 4 (37f) and Part 5 (38e) of the Pension Trust Agreement also apply. A copy of the restated Pension Trust Agreement is available upon request from the Human Resources Division.
Must be able to successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history. All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED certificate, all college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable). Please attach these documents to your online application. If you are unable to attach these documents as requested, please email the documents to isprecruiting@isp.in.gov and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,534.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $66,534
