Forensic Technician 7 - E10 - SSB / FSD / Bridgeport Lab / Firearms and Toolmarks Unit
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Forensic Technician 7 - E10 - SSB / FSD / Bridgeport Lab / Firearms and Toolmarks Unit
Salary
$20.00 - $32.70 Hourly
Location
Bridgeport, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5501-2582-JG
Department
State Police
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
HUMAN SERVICES SUPPORT (SEIU)
Description
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Job Description
Multiple Vacancies
This position participates in a variety of analytical laboratory support activities in the Firearms Unit. Logging in of samples, preparation of standards and reagents, inventory supplies, and analysis data/reports maintenance, and computerized data entry. Will perform analytical tasks at direction of professional staff and assist in any/all duties necessary in the Firearms Unit. This position must perform all duties in a bias free manner.
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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of an associate's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.
Experience
Forensic Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Forensic Technician 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician 8.
Forensic Technician E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Technician 9.
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
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 letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.
Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a current, valid driver's license to operate a designated state vehicle.
View the entire job specification here:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/ForensicTechnician.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
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