Employment Opportunity

Firearms and Toolmark Examiner

South Dakota Attorney General, Pierre, South Dakota

Salary: $51,786.72 - $70,912.97 per year

Duties and Requirements Click to read more

Duties

The Forensic Scientist evaluates, examines, and identifies physical evidence from and at crime scenes utilizing established and standardized procedures and techniques; serves as a technical authority in the analysis of firearms and tool-mark evidence from criminal investigations: will utilize chemical and microscopic techniques and instrumentation which may include forensic photography, lasers, x-ray cameras, and computer networking including NIBIN; document findings and prepare technical written reports of laboratory examinations and discuss results with law enforcement officers and attorneys; provides expert testimony in various courts throughout the state of South Dakota; keeps abreast of scientific advancements in forensic fields by reading technical journals and attending conferences, seminars, and training sessions; and shares general laboratory duties with other Forensic Scientists, such as laboratory accreditation, maintaining laboratory safety, on-call responsibilities and training.

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science or related field. Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid South Dakota driver's license. The selected candidate may be required to succesfully complete out of state training. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Knowledge of:

Forensic Science;
evidence collection, packaging and preservation;
evidence examination and the types of tests commonly used in Latent Print Examinations;
laboratory safety.

Skill to:

utilize laboratory equipment and computers, including photography software and cameras.

Ability to:

pass a visual acuity test administered by the South Dakota Forensic Lab;
deal tactfully with others;
communication effectively both orally and in writing;
testify in court regarding test results and conclusions.

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Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: June 4, 2024

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