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MSP FORENSIC SCIENTIST I

Recruitment #17-000252-0001

Introduction

There are TWO positions available in the Chemistry Unit:  FSD HQ in Pikesville, Baltimore County and Hagerstown CDS Unit, Washington County

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSP Forensic Sciences Division

221 Milford Mill Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

 

MSP Hagerstown CDS Unit

18345 Col Henry K. Douglas Drive

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this job is to analyze Controlled Dangerous Substances and testify to the results as an expert witness in court. Responsibilities also include the preparation of written reports on the results of the analysis with conclusions to assist in the preparation of criminal cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of 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: None

Notes: 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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION(S)

Education:  If using a bachelor's degree to satisfy the educational requirement, completed coursework must include at least 24 college credits in a physical, natural or forensic science to include laboratory components.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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. 2. Persons appointed to this classification must be eligible for or 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 personnel office of the Maryland Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

2. 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.

3. 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, a physical examination, 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 rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

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

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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  

Questions or concerns regarding this recruitment may be sent to the following e-mail address: Robert.tanner@maryland.gov  

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. 




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