Msp Forensic Scientist Iii

MSP FORENSIC SCIENTIST III

Recruitment #25-000254-0001

Department MSP - Criminal Investigation Bureau

Date Opened 7/14/2025 2:45:00 PM

Filing Deadline 7/28/2025 11:59:00 PM

Salary $91,761.00 - $142,914.00/year

Employment Type Full-Time

HR Analyst Robert Tanner

Work Location Baltimore County

Introduction

It is important that all experience be fully documented. FAILURE TO LIST ALL EXEPERINCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY MAY CAUSE THE APPLICANT TO BE REJECTED

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police

Forensic Sciences Division

221 Milford Mill Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

This position performs scientific forensic examinations in the Firearm and Toolmark Identification discipline to include: microscopic, chemical and functional examinations of firearms, fired ammunition components, tools and toolmarked items in order to determine whether or not they originated from the same source. The position also performs serial number restorations and NIBIN database entries. The position documents conclusions in written reports and testifies in court as an expert witness in findings and opinions. The position will maintain professionalism and competency through continuing education and proficiency testing.

POSITION DUTIES

1. Conduct functional and microscopic examinations of firearms, tools, ammunition components and toolmarks to make common source determinations, as well as conduct serial number restorations, utilize the NIBIN database system and prepare detailed notes and accurate written reports of examination results. Provide Administrative and Technical reviews for other examiners case files.

2. Provide instruction to FICO's, FS I's and FS II's, inter and intra-agency personnel and college interns

3. Keep current on scientific literature, attend professional meetings/training and participate in proficiency tests

4. Testify as an Expert Witness

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science, or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience performing comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence to include experience in providing expert testimony, on a year-for-year basis for the required education and up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience at another accredited crime laboratory performing equivalent work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two of the three years of the required experience must be in Forearms/Toolmarks to include experience conducting independent examinations, writing laboratory reports, performing technical reviews of case records and providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.

2. Successful completion and documentation of training in Firearms/Toolmarks identification.

3. Proper authorization from a laboratory to independently conduct the following:

a. Advanced function test fires of handguns

b. Serial Number restorations

c. Microscopic comparison examinations in Firearms or Toolmarks

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Work experience in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory

2. Experience as a Technical Assessor for ANAB, A2LA or equivalent accrediting body

3. Expert witness testimony in Daubert or Frye-Reed court proceedings

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require theoperation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Candidates appointed to this classification must possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position. Specific information concerning the requirements and procedures of the applicable governing body can be obtained from the Human Resources office of the Maryland Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

3. In accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination, submission of a DNA sample, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be considered for this classification. It is, therefore, essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on an Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of rating your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to the position. Applicants will be subject to an interview, background investigation to include a polygraph examination, and substance abuse testing.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (Undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division / Berlin Barrack

9758 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD 21811

ATTN: Robert Tanner

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-629-1673.