Idaho State Police ISP Forensic Scientist 2 and ISP Forensic Scientist 1 - DNA Database D3

Idaho State Police ISP Forensic Scientist 2 and ISP Forensic Scientist 1 - DNA Database D3 - 25314

27.11 - 36.75 USD per hour

Posted yesterday | Apply before August 17, 2026

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

This announcement is being used to fill a Forensic Scientist 2 (FS2) or Forensic Scientist 1 (FS1) position as an underfill. If you are interested in being considered for this position you must apply under this announcement.

DESCRIPTION:

FS1:
To perform scientific examinations and analyses of evidence samples and/or individual characteristic database samples per current laboratory protocol; learn to employ a range of increasingly technical and complex methods of scientific analysis; maintain the integrity of evidence; develop professional and analytical communication skills; acquire a comprehensive understanding of uses, functions, and limitations of analytical tools; perform routine quality control duties as assigned.

FS2:
To perform a broad range of complex scientific analyses of evidence samples and/or individual characteristic database samples per current laboratory protocol; maintain the integrity of evidence; testify as an expert witness; provide training for members of law enforcement, attorneys and medical personnel as applicable; perform routine quality control duties as assigned.

All Idaho State Police Forensic Laboratories are accredited to the ISO 17025 Standard. State police Forensic Laboratories serve state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies; state and county prosecutors; and public defenders.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ISP Forensic Scientist 1:
Scientific Analyses

• Employ various methods of scientific analysis to make determinations regarding samples submitted as evidence in criminal cases or for individual characteristic database entry
• Assume responsibility for and maintain the integrity of evidence
• Interpret scientific data and ensure validity
• Author and issue laboratory reports
• Perform technical review and/or technical verification or others work
• Maintain established standards of laboratory cleanliness, safety, and efficiency
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment
• Maintain specific levels of proficiency and certification in assigned discipline(s)
• Demonstrate proficiency through routine proficiency testing
• May optionally respond to crime scenes, clandestine laboratories, and autopsies to provide assistance, knowledge and expertise, this may include assistance with recognizing, documenting, and collecting evidence/samples for analysis. If approved for crime scene or clandestine laboratory response must complete the specialized training program associated with approval to respond

Training

• Work closely with advanced forensic scientists to complete the discipline specific specialized training program
• Acquire new skills and improve techniques, perform scientific analysis per the current laboratory protocol, gain greater knowledge of scientific instrumentation

Communication/courtroom testimony

• Provide detailed explanations/testimony regarding the methods of analysis performed and communicate and support the results of analysis
• Demonstrate concepts and teach cutting-edge technology in courtroom settings
• Educate officers, attorneys, and investigators
• Instruct in the proper techniques and procedures used to collect, maintain, and submit evidence
• Respond to supervisors, technical leaders and headquarters staff for review and planning of programs, policies, manuals, and quality audits
• Provide statistical information
• Create goals, objectives, and employee development plan

DNA Database

• Performs accessioning of offender DNA samples
• Develops DNA profiles from offender samples
• Performs thumbprint comparisons and verifications
• Imports offender samples into CODIS

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ISP Forensic Scientist 2:

Scientific Analyses

• All duties of the Forensic Scientist 1
• Conduct complex examinations of evidence and/or individual characteristic database samples
• May optionally respond to crime scenes, clandestine laboratories, and autopsies to provide assistance, knowledge and expertise; this may include assistance with recognizing, documenting, and collecting evidence/samples. If approved for crime scene or clandestine laboratory response must complete the specialized training program associated with approval to respond

Training

• Complete any required training on new techniques or instrumentation
• Train Forensic Scientists 1 in the utilization of analytical techniques and methods of scientific analyses utilized in the specific discipline
• Train police officers in collection and packaging of evidence
• Provide background information training for police officers, attorneys, and general public

Communication/courtroom testimony

• All duties of the Forensic Scientist 1
• Interpret findings for prosecutors and defense attorneys
• Prepare attorneys for presentation of expert's findings
• Testify as an expert witness in…