Forensic Scientist Supervisor (Latent Prints/Impressions Unit)

Duties

POSITION DUTIES

• Supervises the operation of the Latent Prints/Impressions Unit at the Berlin Lab
• Analyzes forensic casework involving latent print evidence to include comparison and development and providing courtroom testimony as an expert witness
• Performs or is responsible for administrative duties of the Latent Prints/Impressions Unit at the Berlin Lab
• Keeps abreast of new technical and scientific developments

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

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A Bachelor’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: Five years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence in the discipline supervised including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.

NOTES

• Candidates may substitute additional experience performing comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence to include experience in providing expert testimony, on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience at another accredited crime laboratory performing equivalent work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Five years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation in Latent Print Impressions to include experience in courtroom testimony as as expert witness in moot or criminal court.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory
• Experience as a Technical Assessor for ANAB, A2LA or equivalent accrediting body
• Expert witness testimony experience in Daubert or Frye-Reed court proceedings
• One year as a supervisor or lead examiner in a forensic workplace
• IAI Certification

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Candidates 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 Human Resources office of the Maryland Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the agency with a telephone 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 Public Safety Article, Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, 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.

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