Crime Lab Scientist 1 (Impressions/Latent Prints)

THIS A SENSITIVE GOVERNMENT POSITION

Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

The Division of Forensic Sciences within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill Crime Lab Scientist vacancies in the Department. Applicants selected for employment will be offered a position at the following crime laboratory as the final work location:

Applicants must select their geographic location preference(s) by answering the supplemental questions during the application process if applicable. Applicants may also be given an opportunity to select their geographic location preference(s) at the time of interview. THE 18-24 MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM MAY BE HELD AT A LAB OUTSIDE OF THE FINAL WORK LOCATION.

PLEASE NOTE:
Some positions/locations listed in this announcement are not currently open. However, we are building a pool of qualified applicants. Apply now to be considered when opportunities become available.
ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCES INTERVIEW WEEKEND AT THE GBI HEADQUARTERS, LOCATED AT: 3121 PANTHERSVILLE ROAD, DECATUR, GA 30034.

• TESTING WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH (MUST PASS TEST TO INTERVIEW).
• INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH.

All applicants must download (right click to save), complete, and upload the Pre-employment Questionnaire. Failure to complete and upload the Pre-employment Questionnaire will result in your application being rejected. Click the following link to download the questionnaire . Pre-employment Questionnaire .

Only qualified applicants who complete and submit the State of Georgia application and Pre-employment Questionnaire will receive email notification with a link to schedule a test appointment. The notification will consist of the link to schedule a test appointment and times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under immediate or limited supervision analyzes and compares latent prints to known prints of individuals in an effort to make identifications or exclusions on physical evidence submitted by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies for investigative and legal purposes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collect, identify, classify and analyze physical evidence.
• Document Findings
• Testify in court
• Perform repetitive movement
• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Use highly technical equipment
• Work assigned hours

For additional information on the Section, please visit the GBI website.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a Natural, Physical, or Forensic Science from an accredited college or university with the Successful Completion of at least 40 semester (or 60 quarter) hours of coursework in Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc...).

* Successful completion is considered a "C" or better in coursework. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants that, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess any of the following:

• Experience in a forensic laboratory performing latent print examinations.
• International Association for Identification (IAI) Certification in Latent Prints or equivalent.
• Prior experience with optical, physical or chemical processes used in the recovery and preservation of friction ridge impressions.
• Prior experience in digital imaging.
• Experience in a forensic or analytical laboratory.
• Forensic Science degree accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).
• Completion of an 18-week forensic training program in latent print examination.

Transcripts can be unofficial for the application process. If currently enrolled in college, your transcript should include all courses that you are currently enrolled in.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach, carry with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Frequent light lifting and/or moving 10lbs. of evidence kits or supplies unassisted is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

These positions require the incumbent to work in a laboratory setting which includes shared office space with other Crime Lab personnel . These positions must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in the laboratory to include lab coat, gloves, face mask and protective eye wear. PPE will be provided.

NOTE: This position will require some travel and operating a state vehicle for court. A valid Georgia drivers license is required.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ENSURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE STEPS BELOW. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPETE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

• Uploaded transcripts and any required course content(s) when completing the application. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE IN A WORD DOCUMENT OR PDF FORMAT. NO PHOTOS, JPEG FILES, OR SCREENSHOTS ALLOWED.
• Uploaded A COMPLETED Pre-employment Questionnaire with the State of Georgia Application.
• Selected the preferred lab locations.

Supplemental Information: EXAMINATION SUBJECTS:
The test will be relative to the discipline or position you select. If you apply for multiple disciplines, additional tests may be required. There are no study materials available for the test.

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit a copy of the credential evaluation as part of the application process. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®).