CL-Forensic Evidence Technician

Overview

State of Mississippi

This position is with the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory in Pearl, Rankin County. This is an entry-level technical position that will serve as a Forensic Evidence Technician. It involves assisting with the maintenance of the laboratory’s computerized evidence inventory management system; preparing and sending physical evidence to scientists performing examinations; on-the-job training; providing instructions to forensics law enforcement groups, schools, and other entities;

assisting in maintaining records of testimonies relevant to cases; and helping with the preparation, development, and presentation of lectures regarding evidence collected. Supervision is received from an administrative superior.

• Critical Thinking
• Good Laboratory Practices
• Observation and Attention to Detail
• Computer Proficiency

• Typically requires an Associate’s degree and 0-2 year of experience. Agency preferred qualifications:
  Requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited university. Experience with evidence handling is preferred.

• Typically requires an Associate’s degree and 0-2 year of experience. Agency preferred qualifications:
  Requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited university. Experience with evidence handling is preferred.

Contract details:

Location:

61 - Rankin County, MS. Full-Time. Salary: $31,111.11 - $53,083.33 Annually. Job Number: R. Agency: DPS - Division of Crime Laboratories. Opening Date: 01/14/2026. Final date to receive applications: 01/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

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State of Mississippi

Address

210 East Capitol Street, Suite 800, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201