State of Wyoming-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Cheyenne, WY
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

The Division of Criminal Investigation, under the Attorney General's Office, seeks qualified applicants for the Forensic Specialist position in the Biology/DNA Unit. This family of positions includes those responsible for handling the physical evidence of a crime in a laboratory setting for agencies of the State of Wyoming. Under general supervision, these positions are responsible for performing specific forensic examinations supporting ongoing criminal investigations, creating written reports outlining those examinations, and presenting the results in court as necessary. In addition, these positions may have some input into setting a budget and ensuring project goals are achieved.

  • Performs examinations on evidence leading to forensic conclusions for use in legal proceedings in all types of cases.
  • Prepares written reports of forensic analysis and conclusions for use in legal proceedings.
  • Examination, identification, and comparison of evidence and/or investigation of various types of crimes.
  • Conducts routine examination and/or investigation under direct supervision.
  • Demonstrates effective use of case management to meet the case and/or court deadlines.
  • May provide expert forensic guidance and advice to judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys to prepare exploratory questions for witnesses.
  • Provides testimony in legal proceedings.
  • May participate in quality control and quality assurance checks on biology/DNA standards, and quality affecting materials used in the respective unit.
  • Perform technical and/or administrative reviews on reports generated by other Unit personnel.
  • May perform technical review and confirmation of identifications and associations on reports in multiple sub-disciplines.
  • May testify as an expert witness.
  • Conduct field crime scene work to gather and analyze evidence.
  • Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, or a forensic science-related area with coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics/population genetics.
  • 0-2 years of progressive work experience in a forensic laboratory.
  • 3-5 years of progressive work experience in (Forensic Crime) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Forensic Evidence Technician.
  • Paid annual and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement with employer contributions
  • Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
  • Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
  • Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short and long-term disability
  • Longevity pay
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