Forensic Sciences Director

Forensic Sciences Director – Crime Laboratory Bureau Director

Join the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) as a senior executive. The role will be based at the State of Wisconsin Milwaukee Crime Laboratory Center, a new state‑of‑the‑art facility opening in Spring 2026 that will house a full‑service crime lab with disciplines including DNA, Toxicology, Firearms, Toolmarks, Latent Prints, Crime Scene Response, Forensic Imaging, and more.

Position

Summary

As site Director, you will oversee all operational, financial, and personnel functions of the Crime Laboratory Bureau. Core responsibilities include:

• Planning, implementing, and monitoring site operations, policies, and procedures.
• Managing staff across all disciplines, including hiring, performance reviews, training, and career development.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 17025:2017 and accreditation requirements.
• Interpreting statistical data (metrics) to evaluate performance and meet laboratory objectives.
• Communicating with Division Administration on resource allocation, expansion, and service delivery.
• Maintaining partnerships with local, county, state, and national stakeholders.
• Supervising fiscal resources and maintaining financial stewardship.
• Handling court orders and public access requests related to forensic documentation.

Salary Information

Pay schedule 81, pay range 01. Starting salary: $50.00–$58.13 per hour ($104,000–$120,910 per year), plus benefits. Current/state employees will receive compensation in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A 2‑year Career Executive trial period is required.

Job Details

Department of Justice does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or during employment. All applicants must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I‑9. Extensive background checks, including fingerprints, will precede selection. Applicants must be free of Brady or Giglio disclosure obligations for court testimony.

Qualifications

Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 17025:2017 and ANAB or A2LA accreditation requirements for forensic laboratories.
• Formal supervision and management of staff, including workflow planning, performance evaluation, and hiring recommendations.
• Formulation or implementation of rules, procedures, and policies.
• Court testimony experience and public stakeholder communication.
• Full cycle casework management.
• Hands‑on experience in a forensic discipline (e.g., DNA, toxicology, firearms).
• Coordination and relationship building with external stakeholders such as law enforcement and attorneys.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management of a forensic science laboratory or unit, including budgeting, facility oversight, and fiscal statement review.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Ongoing partnership coordination with criminal justice partners.

How to Apply

Apply online via the State of Wisconsin job portal. Submit a letter of qualifications and resume. Each application should be tailored to reflect how your experience matches the listed qualifications.

Your Resume Should Include The Following

• Educational background and relevant coursework.
• Employment history, key responsibilities, and accomplishments.
• Training, volunteer work, or internships related to the qualifications.
• Clear definitions of acronyms or abbreviations.

Your Letter Of Qualifications Should Include

• Additional experience related to the position.
• Highlights of relevant skills and experiences.
• Specific examples demonstrating your level of expertise.

What Not to Include

Do not include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, or genetic information; photographs, social security numbers, political affiliations, citizenship status, or conviction records.

Application Evaluation

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview and may be required to provide references. Veterans with a 30% or greater service‑connected disability are encouraged to apply for the Veterans Non‑Competitive Appointment program.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants with disabilities.

Final date to receive applications

The Final date to receive applications for this job announcement is January 9, 2025, at 11:59pm
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