State Police Lab Director 15 / SSB / FSD / Marquette Laboratory

State of Michigan • Marquette, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Director position is responsible for managing the technical and operational services of a forensic laboratory within the Forensic Science Division. The position is responsible for the oversight of multiple forensic disciplines that provide investigative support to the criminal justice community across a large geographical area of the state. The position serves as the principal forensic science liaison to all law enforcement agencies to establish and maintain cooperative relationships at the local, county, state, and federal levels. This position is responsible for maintaining laboratory policies, procedures, and compliance with the accrediting body’s accreditation standards to ensure the laboratory maintains its accreditation and integrity in the scientific community. Develops plans with division administration for the growth and expansion of the services to maintain compliance with legislative mandates and scientific work group’s recommendations. This position serves as an accreditation assessor and conducts external audits of other accredited laboratories at the local, county, and state levels nationwide, as well as self-assessments annually of each of the MSP forensic laboratories statewide. This position functions in a bias free manner. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, criminal justice, or a related pure or applied scientific field.
• Three years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 12, or as a State Police Specialist (Sergeant) 12 or State Police Sergeant 12 in the Forensic Science Division; or one year of experience equivalent to a State Police Laboratory Manager 14 or a State Police Technical Leader 15.
• OR A high school diploma or GED Certificate or higher and eight years of experience in the Forensic Science Division, including a minimum of six years as a State Police Specialist Sergeant 12 or four years as a State Police Detective Lieutenant 14.
• Passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in specialized areas may be required for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Managing the technical and operational services of a forensic laboratory.
• Oversight of multiple forensic disciplines providing investigative support.
• Serving as the principal forensic science liaison to law enforcement agencies.
• Maintaining laboratory policies, procedures, and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Developing plans for the growth and expansion of services.
• Serving as an accreditation assessor and conducting external audits of other laboratories.
• Conducting annual self-assessments of MSP forensic laboratories.

Benefits

• Accommodations if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager