MSP FORENSIC INVENTORY CONTROL OFFICER

This position is restricted to current Maryland State Police employees.  Please check Worcester Co. when completing locations in which you will accept employment.  Also please note that FAILURE TO LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

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MSP Forensic Sciences Division, Berlin Laboratory

The main purpose of the job is to coordinate all aspects of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), Latent Print and Toxicology evidence from scheduling, receiving, and releasing same. Also, this position provides all clerical/secretarial support for the MSP Forensic Sciences Division, Berlin Regional Laboratory which includes MSP Forensic Scientist Supervisors and Forensic Scientists.

Maintain the security and integrity of evidence within the Unit and when, if necessary, testify in a Court of Law as to the Chain of Custody for evidence and procedures utilized by the Forensic Sciences Division.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience with administrative functions or handling/inventorying evidence.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Administrative, Clerical or Office Services specialty codes in the Administrative support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1.  Experience with chain of custody or evidence handling procedures

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

1. Employees in this classification may be required to testify in a court of law as an expert witness about the chain of custody and laboratory procedures.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 10.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to call out 24 hours a day and; therefore, are required to provide a telephone number where they can be reached.

4. 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.

Only candidates who meet the minimum 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 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 the individual to fill the vacancy.

The examination will consist of 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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

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

     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.