Forensic Scientist 9 - P11 - SSB / FSD / Bridgeport Lab / Firearms & Toolmarks Unit
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Forensic Scientist 9 - P11 - SSB / FSD / Bridgeport Lab / Firearms & Toolmarks Unit
Salary
$24.30 - $41.76 Hourly
Location
Bridgeport, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5501-2548-JG
Department
State Police
Opening Date
09/05/2025
Closing Date
9/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
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.
Required Education and Experience
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
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.
Additional Requirements and Information
This position will be filled as either aSpecialist Trooper 11or aForensic Scientist 9-11.
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
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ForensicScientist\12044\7.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.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
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.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
01
FORNSCI - Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of post-degree 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.
One to two year of post-degree 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.
Two to three years of post-degree 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.
At least three years of post-degree 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.
02
FORNSCI-FARM - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with a major in physical science, natural science, forensic science, criminal justice, industrial technology, or a related field? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
03
MSPCRIMHST - Please check all that apply.
Convicted of a felony (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
Convicted of a misdemeanor (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
Felony criminal charges are pending (please explain below)
None
04
MSPCRIMHST1 - If "Yes," please describe each with the respective date, offense, location, and disposition. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
05
MSPNEP - Please review theAnti-Nepotism Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/MSP1917/documents/1915192) . For this selection, is there a potential to violate the policy?
Yes
No
06
MSPNEP1 - If you responded yes to potentially violating theAnti-Nepotism Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/MSP1917/documents/1915192) , please provide the name and relationship of the individual. If none, please respond N/A.
07
Do you have any experience with firearms and ammunition?
Yes
No
08
Please describe your experience with firearms and ammunition?
09
Please describe your experience regarding the above question. If none, enter N/A.
10
MSP - How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Office Products and Windows-based applications such as Word, Excel, and Access?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
11
Please describe your experience regarding the above question. If none, enter N/A.
12
MSP - Do you have any knowledge of evidentiary analysis?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
13
Please describe your experience regarding the above question. If none, enter N/A.
14
MSP - Are you familiar with the evidence chain of custody process?
Yes
No
15
If yes, please explain. If you do not have the above experience, enter N/A
16
MSP - How many years of experience do you have using any Laboratory Information Management System or Software?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
17
Please describe your experience regarding the above question. If none, enter N/A.
18
MSP - Do you have any specialized training with firearms and ammunition?
Yes
No
19
If yes, please explain. If you do not have the above experience, enter N/A
20
MSP - Have you had experience responding to crime scenes?
Yes
No
21
If yes, please explain. If you do not have the above experience, enter N/A
22
MSP - Do you have any court testimony experience?
Yes
No
23
If yes, please explain. If you do not have the above experience, enter N/A
24
MSP - Are you able/willing to work outside the normal working hours of Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, to assist in Crime Scene Response duties when called upon? This may be during weekends or Holidays, and at any time of the day or night.
Yes
No
25
Do you have any experience microscopy?
Yes
No
26
Do you have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in your bachelor's degree?
Yes
No
27
MSPDOCS - Have you attached all of the following required documents within the attachments section of your application?
Cover letter/memo
Resume
Official Transcript (if applicable)
Failure to attach the required documents to your application will result in your application being screened out.
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
State Police
Address
MSPJobs@michigan.gov
7150 Harris Drive
Dimondale, Michigan, 48821
Phone
517-284-3175
Website
https://mspjobs.michigan.gov/civilian-careers
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