Laboratory Technician/Evidence Technician, State Crime Lab, Evidence Control (60010769)

This position is located at the State Crime Laboratory in Raleigh, N.C.

State Crime Laboratory -- Helping Solve Crimes

The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C. This position is located in Raleigh N.C.

Learn more about the lab here:  https://ncdoj.gov/crime-lab/ 
Meet an Evidence Technician by selecting this link.NC State Crime Lab Evidence Tech

The primary purpose of the Evidence Control and Administrative Services Section is to receive evidence from law enforcement agencies; distribute the evidence to the assigned forensic analyst; and upon completion of the examination by the analyst, return the evidence to the submitting department. The Unit is responsible for the timely flow and tracking of each case ensuring integrity and accountability of each piece of evidence. Testimony to the chain of custody is rendered in court proceedings when needed.
The primary purposes of this position include:

LABORATORY TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The Laboratory Technician will provide technical support to one or more Laboratory sections. Based on the section(s) assigned, the duties and responsibilities of the Technician may vary.

The Laboratory Technician will assist the Drug Chemistry Section with a variety of collateral duties.  This position will help triage incoming cases, manage priority cases and create batches of evidence.  They will also help analysts prepare cases for return.

The Laboratory Technician will assist the Toxicology Section with a variety of collateral duties.  This position is responsible for the inventorying of DWI kits received in the Laboratory. The kits will be opened and the items inside will be entered in the laboratory information system, Forensic Advantage. Any associated paperwork received with the kit will be scanned into the system as well.  This position is also responsible for clarifying any issues with DWI submissions.  The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for repackaging evidence associated with non-DWI cases and transferring them to Evidence Control for return to the submitting agency.  The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for destroying Toxicology evidence that meet legal and procedural criteria, documenting the destruction in Forensic Advantage.

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for assisting Evidence Control and their designated Laboratory sections with their evidence inventories. Evidence must be inventoried twice annually in the Evidence Control Section, and once annually in each Laboratory section. These inventories will consist of a 100% evidence check. The Laboratory Technician shall assist and train officers in proper evidence packaging, identification and submission requirements. The Technician may also be asked to present this information to other groups during classes, workshops or conferences.

EVIDENCE INTAKE, DISSEMINATION AND RETURN
The Laboratory Technician receives evidence in criminal cases from law enforcement officers across the state. The Technician is responsible for reviewing the submission form and evaluating the analysis requested to determine if it meets the Laboratory’s acceptance criteria. The Technician inventories each item of evidence to ensure accountability upon receipt; the Technician must ensure the integrity of evidence while items are in their possession.

Selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes: credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references, past employers and neighbors; verification of education achievement, and urinalysis drug screening and polygraph.

Out of state applicants may be required to return to the lab several times at their own expense.

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC06.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
 
The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the State of North Carolina in court and provides legal advice and representation to most state government departments, agencies, officers, and commissions. The Department also represents the State in criminal appeals from state trial courts, and brings legal actions on behalf of the state and its citizens when the public interest is at stake.

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.  

Working at the State Crime Lab includes:
Easy access to downtown Raleigh, local shopping centers, healthcare providers and highways (70, 40 and 440)
Beautiful grounds with jogging/walking trails
Free parking
Patio dining
Food trucks 
Fitness center on site
100% Paid parent leave compensation up to 8 weeks for eligible employees
Annual Flu Shot Clinic
Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities
  Including on site nutritional visits, wellness activities, therapy dog        


1. Knowledge of evidence handling rules and/or experience in forensic laboratory environment.
2. Knowledge of chain of custody rules.
3. Ability to establish and maintain favorable working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and officers.
4. Ability to plan and organize a work area.
5. Ability to solve problems.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, a variety of law enforcement officers and court officials.
7. Ability to communicate observations and recommendations effectively in written and oral form.     High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in law enforcement support activities which includes evidence and handling protocols, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management preferences: Experience with handling evidence. Experience with basic biological or analytical techniques.Please be sure to complete the application in full.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status".  It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.

 

Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date

Resumes and cover letters:   To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete.  Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.    

Transcripts:  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.

If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if  you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
   
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.  Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.

Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.  All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.

NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.

The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
Lisa Sasser, Recruitment Specialist
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490