Evidence Technician (Forensic Science Division)

Join our team as the next Evidence Technician at the Forensic Science Division in Missoula, Montana!

• Salary: $ 22.55 Hourly
• Fantastic State of Montana Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Productive Work Environment: Be part of the FSD Team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

The Evidence Technician is responsible for evidence management and is the primary person responsible for the security and integrity of evidence when it is received into the crime lab as well as while in their care, custody, or control.

Confidentiality and procedural practices are essential to success in this position. This person may contribute to standard operating procedure updates; train law enforcement and/or division personnel in evidence packaging and submission standards; and may be required to testify in court.

The person in this position is integral to crime lab operations and may provide support services to specialized Forensic Science Division sections.

*This position is within the toxicology section and the successful applicant will be required to work with potentially biohazardous materials (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Two years of job-related work experience to include word processing, proficiency entering data into databases or excel spreadsheets; MS Office™ proficiency
• Other combinations of experience and an education equivalence may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Law enforcement and / or evidence handling experience

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Intensive Background Check
• Driving History
• Pre-employment and Drug Testing

HOW TO APPLY:

• To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.
• Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
• Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

Fantastic State of Montana benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (dependent coverage)
• Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) plan choices - Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution
• Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan.
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): May 18, 2025, 11:59:00 PM