MSP DIRECTOR, FORENSIC SCIENCES

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MSP Forensic Sciences Division
221 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville, MD 21208

This position directs, plans, organizes and controls the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division's daily activities. This also includes the operation of the Crime Scene Units located throughout the State of Maryland. The Director manages the output and quality of work of each unit through the Deputy Director and Assistant Commander.

NOTE:  THIS IS A MANAGEMENT SERVICE POSITION AND SERVES "AT THE  WILL" OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.  AS SUCH, THE EMPLOYEE CAN BE TERMINATED BY AN APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR ANY REASON THAT IS NOT ILLEGAL OR UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

EDUCATION - Possession of a Master's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science, or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE - Applicants must have a minimum of eight years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence including experience in providing court testimony as an expert forensic witness.  Four of the eight years of experience must have been in a full-time supervisory or managerial capacity.

NOTE - Possession of a Doctorate degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory experience.

EXPERIENCE - Applicants should have at least three years of experience in the overall management of an ASCLD/LAB accredited forensic laboratory.  This experience should include both budget and grants management as well as direct interaction with legislative bodies (municipal, county or state) concerning current or future legislation.

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a review of each application.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED category.  The eligible list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill this vacancy.  This list will be valid for one year.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Persons appointed to this classification must possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position.  Specific information concerning the requirements and procedures of the applicable governing body can be obtained from the Forensic Sciences Division of the Maryland Department of State Police, 221 Milford Mill Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.

Employees are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the department with a telephone number or pager number where they can be reached.

Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, submission of a DNA sample, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made.  A criminal conviction may be grounds for the rejection of the candidate.

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file.  As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file
 
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail.  The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, 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

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.