Working Title: Evidence Intake Forensic Laboratory Technician 1 or 2 / Management Analyst 1 or 2
Job Class: Management Analyst 1 or 2
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 90614
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through Self-Service and confirm their bid by emailing Madison.Markgraf@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 12/15/2025.
Date Posted : 12/09/2025
Closing Date : 12/22/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
Division/Unit : BCA Lab / BCA LAB EVIDENCE INTAKE
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time.
Salary Range: Management Analyst 1: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,433 / annually
Salary Range : Management Analyst 2 : $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This announcement will be used to fill one vacant position at either the Management Analyst 1 / Forensic Laboratory Technician 1 or the Management Analyst 2 / Forensic Laboratory Technician 2 level, dependent upon qualifications, in the Evidence Intake Section of the BCA Forensic Science Services (FSS) in St. Paul, MN.
This is a full-time permanent position that will provide technical support and administrative analysis to the forensic scientists and external customers of the BCA Forensic Science Services. As a Forensic Laboratory Technician, this individual's duties will include:
Ensuring evidence submitted to the BCA FSS is properly received and recorded in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and returned to the submitting agency once analysis has been completed
Assist and Provide Technical support and administrative analysis to the forensic scientist and external customers of the BCA FSS
Prepare case material, relevant documents and reports for discovery pursuant to MN Rules of Criminal Procedure
Assist the Data Practices Group in responding to data requests regarding laboratory records
Train technicians in the various Evidence Intake responsibilities
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
Minimum Qualifications
Management Analyst 1
1 year of professional laboratory experience
OR
5 years of work experience in evidence intake, evidence processing, and/or data analysis in a law enforcement agency
OR
Bachelor's degree* (with a minimum of 2 classes in the physical sciences and 1 Biology or Chemistry laboratory course + unofficial college transcripts must be attached to application with resume)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with a diverse clientele
*NOTE: TO MINIMALLY QUALIFY WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE, APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN UNOFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) ALONG WITH THEIR RESUME. YOU CAN ATTACH A RESUME AND A SECOND ATTACHMENT WITH YOUR TRANSCRIPTS USING THE COVER LETTER ATTACHMENT TYPE OR COMBINE THE DOCUMENTS AS A SINGLE ATTACHMENT. PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND TRANSCRIPTS IN EITHER A PDF OR DOCX FORMAT.
Management Analyst 2
2 years of professional laboratory experience
OR
7 years of work experience in evidence intake, evidence processing, and/or data analysis in a law enforcement agency
OR
Bachelor's degree* (with a minimum of 2 classes in the physical sciences and 1 Biology or Chemistry laboratory course + unofficial college transcripts must be attached to application with resume)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with a diverse clientele
*NOTE: TO MINIMALLY QUALIFY WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE, APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN UNOFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) ALONG WITH THEIR RESUME. YOU CAN ATTACH A RESUME AND A SECOND ATTACHMENT WITH YOUR TRANSCRIPTS USING THE COVER LETTER ATTACHMENT TYPE OR COMBINE THE DOCUMENTS AS A SINGLE ATTACHMENT. PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND TRANSCRIPTS IN EITHER A PDF OR DOCX FORMAT.
Preferred Qualifications
Management Analyst 1 and Management Analyst 2:
A Bachelor's or advanced degree in a physical or life science such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge and use of laboratory quality assurance and evidence handling procedures
Experience in a forensic science laboratory gained through an internship or work experience; or work experience in a law enforcement agency
Experience with standard computer software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets)
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
Additional Requirements
The prospective employee will undergo a background check for this position which will include the following:
A criminal history check
Reference check
Driver License history
Fingerprints
Psychological evaluation
Cannabis screen
Drug Screen
SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and State employees only)
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
