CBI Technician; Forensic Services​/NIBIN - Pueblo

THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

A qualified list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Unity, Honor, Service.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well‑being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short‑term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services maintains four operational forensic science laboratories throughout the state:
Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and The Northern Region. Forensic Services is responsible for the scientific analysis of physical evidence collected from crime scenes. All work is completed under the CBIFS Quality and Management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.

• Typical work hours:
  Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• Primary work will be out of an office. Majority in-person position.
• 50% active work moving, lifting, organizing objects.
• 50% office work including data entry.

This position enters information into various information/database systems in support of the Firearms section and the forensic laboratory system. Utilizes various databases/information systems within CBI such as the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This position may be called upon to provide courtroom testimony. Enters case information into LIMS and receives evidence from submitting agencies.

Provides additional evidence support as needed.

• Screens fired cartridge cases for suitability for entry into the NIBIN.…