Intern - DCI Forensic Lab (Summer)
About The Position
The intern will assist in numerous assigned projects that may include cataloging evidence, chemicals, or other property for storage or disposal; observe evidence collection and examination in various disciplines within the lab setting or in the field; participate in various training exercise, classes, or other laboratory projects and activities as assigned. This opportunity may assist lab staff in evaluating case information, or other data needed for strategic planning. Observation of examiners in various disciplines to include firearms analysis, biology, fingerprint, or trace analysis is likely.
Requirements
- Applicant must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester.
- Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
- By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
- Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
- Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior
- Preference may be given to South Dakota residents
- Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions
Responsibilities
- Cataloging evidence, chemicals, or other property for storage or disposal
- Observe evidence collection and examination in various disciplines within the lab setting or in the field
- Participate in various training exercises, classes, or other laboratory projects and activities
- Assist lab staff in evaluating case information or other data needed for strategic planning
- Observe examiners in various disciplines including firearms analysis, biology, fingerprint, or trace analysis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
