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Introduction

This is a Firearm and Toolmark Examiner training program with the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division for a qualified forensic science student intern from an accredited college or university to complete while enrolled as an undergraduate.  It is a year-round (12 month) contractual program consisting of 20 hours per week for a two year period.

GRADE

76

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police
Forensic Sciences Division
221 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville, MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

This is a trainee Firearm and Toolmark Examiner position.  As an Examiner trainee, the main goal is to learn how to independently examine and compare firearms and ammunition components, perform chemical tests on related evidence and form well-supported conclusions. The trainee will also work toward becoming qualified to provide expert testimony in court on firearms and toolmark identification.

POSITION DUTIES

Firearm and toolmark examiner training program to include, but not limited to:
Background/history of firearms and toolmark identification, firearms and ammunition development, manufacture of modern firearms and ammunition, instrumentation, examination of firearms, bullets, cartridge cases and other fired components, report writing, courtroom testimony

Completion of training in functional testing of firearms, serial number restoration, triage and NIBIN database entry

Participate in and successfully complete a mock trial at the conclusion of the training program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education - A full-time student enrolled in a Forensic Sciences, Forensic Investigations, or Forensic Studies program pursuing a four year degree in one of the following areas:  Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Science, or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.

Experience - None

NOTE: The student must currently be in good standing and maintain this status. They will have successfully completed two of the four years of the required study by May 2026, with an anticipated graduation within the next two years as the program will end at the completion of this two year period.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of rating your education related to the requirements of the position.  Applicants will also be subject to an interview and successful completion of a background investigation to include a polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:  Currently, all applicants are limited to uploading one file.  As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (Undergrad. 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

Robert.tanner@maryland.gov
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



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