The individual hired for this position may also be qualified for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For information on this program click on Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

As an employee of the Washington State Patrol, you will be part of a team of dedicated professionals responsible for providing safety and security to the citizens of the State of Washington. Troopers patrolling the highways are the most visible part of this agency. However, there are over 1,200 civilian employees who serve behind the scenes supporting the agency mission. To name just a few, we have:

This position may be located in one of the following locations: Seattle Crime Laboratory Tacoma Crime Laboratory Vancouver Crime Laboratory Marysville Crime Laboratory

This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex forensic analyses in criminal casework. The incumbent in this position is a crime scene investigator member of the statewide Crime Scene Response Team (CSRT). The incumbent will conduct crime scene investigations as primary investigators, and will work with the CSRT Manager or the Forensic Technical Lead to provide callout coverage, forensic expertise at crime scenes, and technical review of crime scene reports. The incumbent in this position will respond to crime scenes to perform a variety of investigative tasks, including interpretation and reconstruction of events, taking photographs, detailed notes, preparing scene sketches, identifying and recovering evidence, and preparing detailed reports for court proceedings. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The agency will verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers will be cause for rejection of potential employment.

How to Apply:

If you have questions regarding this announcement, please contact Darlonna Vaughan at (360) 704-2313 or darlonna.vaughan@wsp.wa.gov.



Polygraph & Background Investigation:

Prior to a hire, a polygraph examination and background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.



Applicants are required to sign release of information forms and will not have access to any investigative materials, files, or results. The Washington State Patrol has strict guidelines relating, but not limited to, personal and employment characteristics, arrests, convictions, and illegal drug usage, etc.



During the polygraph examination, candidates are required to sign an assessment sheet and participate in an oral interview process to verify responses to the Personal Background Evaluation, the Personal History and Background Questionnaire, and a Pre-Employment Interview. Untruthful or misleading answers or omissions will be treated as a falsification which will be cause for rejection of potential employment.

Transcripts:

Education verification is part of the selection process. If selected as a top candidate, position required and/or applicant specified education (whichever is higher) will be verified. Please do not send these transcripts at the time of application. If you are selected as a top candidate you will be contacted by the Human Resource Division and asked to provide transcripts at the appropriate time.

Union Notice:

This position is in a collective bargaining unit.

Other Information:

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or assessment process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 704-2317. Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

The Washington State Patrol actively supports diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.