Forensic Scientist- Bridgeport Lab Firearms Unit at Michigan State Police

Forensic Scientist
- Bridgeport Lab Firearms Unit

At the trainee level, the incumbent, under the direct supervision of a training officer, becomes familiar with all facets of evaluating and examining evidence in the area of firearms/toolmarks. Participates in investigations at crime scenes and attends trials in state and federal courts to receive training as expert witness and/or provide testimony.

Required Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor's degree in forensic science, natural science, or a related pure or applied science.

Firearms Specialty:
Positions in the State Police Laboratory firearms and toolmarks area require possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in physical science, natural science, forensic science, criminal justice, industrial technology, or a related field.

Forensic Scientist 9:
No specific type or amount is required.

Forensic Scientist 10:
One year of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 9.

Forensic Scientist P11:
Two years of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 10.

Firearms Specialty:
Individuals possessing a bachelor’s degree in any major and at least two years of State Police Specialist experience performing firearms and toolmarks examinations in the Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division.

Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment, random-selection, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Firearms Specialty:
Positions in the State Police Laboratory firearms and toolmarks area require possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in physical science, natural science, forensic science, criminal justice, industrial technology, or a related field.

This position will be filled as either a Specialist Trooper 11 or a Forensic Scientist 9-11.

As a condition of employment, the selected applicant is required to submit a DNA sample for inclusion into the DNA Staff Index.

This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

Please attach a cover memo, resume and a copy of your official college transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Please upload each document separately.

Please note:

Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume and cover letter to their application.

• Previous experience as a firearms examiner
• Use and knowledge of forensic firearms laboratory instrumentation
• Experience with forensic laboratory evidence handling procedures

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.