Forensic Technician 1/2 (12-1350)

JOB
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Forensic Technician 1 incumbents develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the following tasks: Evidence Handling: receive evidence submissions; barcoding, storage, transfer, inventory, and return of evidence items, to include biological and other potentially hazardous material; maintain evidence chain of custody and protect evidence from loss or damageData Entry: enter and upload case information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), document notes and case communicationsLaboratory and Customer Support: ensure that evidence and case information is accurate and that the items are ready for testing, communicate with customers regarding evidence submission errors and corrections, respond to inquiries for case status and laboratory testing reports, receive and distribute all incoming mail and shipmentsCODIS Database Accessioning: enter CODIS sample information into the LIMS, communicate with submitting agencies regarding sample discrepancies, barcoding and storage of samples, and scanning fingerprint cardsOUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE: The Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory provides scientific support to the criminal justice system to help create a safer Alaska. We feel compelled to give the best of ourselves to fulfill our mission and purpose, we treat each other with dignity and respect, we never stop learning, and we remain positive in the face of change.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: Standard hours are 8:00AM to 4:30PM with each day being 7.5 hours, Monday-Friday. Technicians who are out of probationary status and meeting performance expectations may be eligible for slight adjustments to the standard hours or alternate workweeks (e.g., longer days and every other Friday off). The laboratory will provide on the job continuing education and training opportunities.THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT: The primary location for work is the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory located in Anchorage, AK. Time will be spent in laboratory environment handling evidence and CODIS samples and in an office environment for non-evidence handling duties as well as communicating with stakeholders and lab employees via email, Microsoft Teams, telephone, and face-to-face meetings. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail.Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty.Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standardsofethicalconductandunderstandstheimpactofviolatingthesestandardson an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
FORENSIC TECHNICIAN 1:An Associate of Science degree from an accredited college in criminalistics, criminology, or a natural or physical science.ORTwo years of paraprofessional experience in any combination of identifying, collecting, documenting, and preserving physical evidence left at a crime scene for a law enforcement agency or crime laboratory and/or laboratory procedures, practices, equipment use and handling, and terminology, including safe and proper use of equipment, maintaining and documenting chain of custody, documenting processing events, evidence handling procedures, in a morgue, hospital, medical, forensic, or research laboratory setting. FORENSIC TECHNICIAN 2:Successful completion of a course of developmental training under a formally established Forensic Technician 1 training plan with the State of Alaska. ORAn Associate of Science degree from an accredited college in criminalistics, criminology, or a natural or physical science.And One year of paraprofessional experience in any combination of identifying, collecting, documenting, and preserving physical evidence left at a crime scene for a law enforcement agency or crime laboratory and/or in laboratory procedures, practices, equipment use and handling, and terminology, including safe and proper use of equipment, maintaining and documenting chain of custody, documenting processing events, evidence handling procedures, in a morgue, hospital, medical, forensic, or research laboratory setting.Substitution: Additional paraprofessional laboratory experience involving any combination of the receipt, preparation, and disposal of specimens for testing; conducting routine tests; maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment; performing quality control on equipment, solutions, and reagents; and maintaining operational supplies and materials may substitute for the requisite education on a month-to-month basis (1 month experience equals 2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Kyle KlopferAdministrative Assistant 3Phone: 907-269-5535kyle.klopfer@alaska.gov