State Patrol Forensic Scientist I, II, or III

State Patrol - Agency 64

Lincoln, NE

$32.891

JR2026-00029712 State Patrol Forensic Scientist I, II, or III (Open)

The Nebraska State Patrol is developing a list of qualified candidates to fill a Forensic Scientist I, II, or III vacancy in the Latent Prints Section as determined by previous experience. The Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory has held accreditation since 2004 and is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. We provide services to law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Nebraska. We welcome applications from interested forensic scientists with previous experience in forensic latent print casework.

As a member of the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Lab team, forensic scientists participate in a variety of scientific activities including latent print processing, latent print examinations, expert witness testimony, and training for law enforcement and the general public. Interaction with attorneys and law enforcement personnel provides Nebraska State Patrol forensic scientists with a broad spectrum of criminal justice experience.

As a Forensic Scientist, you will:
• Examine and/or process evidence to visualize/develop friction ridge detail
• Analyze, compare and evaluate friction ridge detail
• Utilize Adobe Photoshop for digital latent image processing
• Compare received/developed latent impressions with known inked fingerprints, and/or enter latent prints into Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) for Next Generation Identification System (NGI) comparisons
• Compose objective reports and provide clear court testimony regarding examination results
• Provide instruction to the law enforcement community by developing curriculum and reviewing, coordinating and conducting training on an on-going basis
• Obtain and maintain access to federal databases deemed necessary to perform the assigned duties

Forensic Scientist I: Bachelor’s degree in the fields of physical science, natural science, forensic science, criminalistics, or other relevant fields where specific scientific coursework in job related specialties have been completed.

Forensic Scientist II: Two years of experience working in a relevant specific discipline in a nationally accredited forensic laboratory or equivalent, to include time devoted to a relevant training program provided by that laboratory; possession of a laboratory Work Authorization in at least one forensic analysis type and successful completion of at least one relevant proficiency test AND Bachelor’s degree in the fields of physical science, natural science, forensic science, criminalistics, or other relevant fields, where specific scientific coursework in job related specialties have been completed.

Forensic Scientist III: Six years of experience working in a relevant specific discipline in a nationally accredited forensic laboratory or equivalent; Possession of a laboratory Work Authorization in at least one forensic analysis type, successful completion of at least five proficiency tests; experience providing testimony in a court setting as a forensic expert in the relevant discipline AND Bachelor’s degree in the fields of physical science, natural science, forensic science, criminalistics, or other relevant fields, where specific scientific coursework in job related specialties have been completed.