About This Job
At the
Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
We’re looking for a
Crime Lab Analyst to join our
CSI Unit— a detail-driven, mission-focused team dedicated to providing accurate and timely forensic analysis. The Crime Lab Analyst plays a critical role in crime scene investigation, vehicle examinations, print processing, and other forensic disciplines to ensure high-quality scientific results and support the integrity of criminal investigations.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree with twelve semester hours in biology or chemistry and an additional twelve semester hours in a biological science, chemistry, forensic science, molecular physics, physics, criminalistics or pharmacology.
A combination of coursework is allowed.
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Applicants must meet the current educational requirements of the hiring agency’s accrediting body for the laboratory.
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Criminal Justice is not considered a qualifying educational field.
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Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties And Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Crime Lab Analyst, you will conduct forensic analyses at the request of local, state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. Examples of other duties included are;
- Conducts advanced level forensic analysis on evidence and reference specimens related to criminal activity.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of casework, collects data and establishes facts, interprets finding, and draws valid conclusions in conjunction with scientific analysis.
- Performs technical and administrative (if authorized) reviews of case work performed by other analysts.
- Communicates effectively with and provides detailed information to law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies regarding forensic services.
- Assists with supervisory and quality control personnel with quality control and accreditation functions such as inspections, audits, reviewing policies, and procedures, reviewing and proposing recommendations on operations and conducting research regarding scientific advancements.
- Demonstrates competency and proficiency by participating in an approved testing program(s).
- Assists other laboratory or agency personnel with routine administrative tasks related to the support of forensic operations such as inventory, purchasing, budgeting, tours, escorting of guests, etc.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Job Appointment, or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Crime Lab Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: The job title and salary will be determined in accordance with the applicant’s qualifications and experience. A Special Entrance Rate will apply as follows:
Crime Lab Analyst 1 (TS309) - $1,790.40/bi-weekly
Crime Lab Analyst 2 (TS310) - $1,916.00/bi-weekly
Crime Lab Analyst 3 (TS311) - $2,320.00/bi-weekly
Crime Lab Analyst 4 (TS313) - $2,564.00/bi-weekly
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email: katy.bradley@la.gov
The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
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If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered no, please enter N/A.
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Do you have a baccalaureate degree with twelve semester hours in biology or chemistry AND an additional twelve semester hours in a biological science, chemistry, forensic science, molecular physics, physics, criminalistics or pharmacology?
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If you indicated that you did possess the 24 semester hours of required coursework in the question above, please type the qualifying course titles, hours of credit, and accredited institution where these hours were earned. If you answered 'no,' please enter N/A. Example: BIO 1001 - Introduction to Biology - 3 hrs - LSU
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Previous state experience or other experience WILL NOT be researched at this stage of the hiring process. Information not present on the actual application will not be considered for qualifying purposes. Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add to your profile before submitting.
