MSP Forensic Scientist III

MSP Forensic Scientist III

Maryland State Police - Forensic Sciences Division
Post date:
03/29/2013

 

The main purpose of this position is the microscopic, chemical and functional examination of firearms and firearms related evidence. This will assist in the examiner determining if a bullet, cartridge case or other ammunition component was fired from a particular firearm. The position will also involve shot pattern testing, toolmark examinations, NIBIN database entry and court testimony. 

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science, criminal justice or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.

Notes: 1. Additional experience performing comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence to include experience in providing expert testimony may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. Possession of a Master’s degree in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. Possession of a doctorate in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience - At least two of the three years of experience must have been as a Firearms/Toolmark Examiner Expert (FTEE) as recognized by the Association of Firearms and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE).  In addition, experience must have included testimony as a FTEE in a court of law. 
$57,626 - $92,521

Completed applications (applications can be found at www.dbm.maryland.gov), required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to: 

Maryland State Police

 Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: R. Bruce Tanner

 

Please indicate Recruitment #13-000254-002.

 

www.dbm.maryland.gov
Mon, 04/22/2013