Forensic Evidence Technician

Forensic Evidence Technician in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,111.11 - $35,000.00 Annually

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

11/10/2026

11/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

$31,111.11

$35,000.00

Typically requires an Associate’s degree and 0-2 year of experience.

This job opportunity is in the MS Forensic Laboratory as an Evidence Technician in PEARL, MS, located in RANKIN COUNTY. This entry-level position will be tasked with the management of forensic evidence long-term storage and case file management. It is also responsible for planning and executing scientific experiments; receiving physical items as evidence into the lab for processing; performing various analytical screenings;

assisting with the maintenance and uploading of forensic information into a database; preparing and sending physical evidence to the Forensic Scientist to perform an examination; collecting, packaging, and delivering evidence to the laboratory; maintaining the laboratory’s computerized evidence inventory management system; conducting laboratory tests; and performing analysis to classify, compare, and identify physical evidence. Work involves serving in court as an expert witness and providing testimony regarding any tests, examinations, and physical evidence found;

preparing technical reports on examinations conducted; researching new advances and techniques as it relates to forensic examinations; interpreting test results in order to identify, classify, maintaining of the laboratory computerized evidence inventory management system; on- the- job training is required.

• Critical Thinking
• Good Laboratory Practices
• Observation and Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201