Position Number: 22090711
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 09/22/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: 47397
The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.
This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.
If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.
Firearms Forensic Technician
Job Duties:
- Notates information regarding evidence submitted.
- Determines if a firearm is safe to shoot and functions properly. - Examines and test fires firearms submitted for Operation Shutdown.
- Enters cartridge cases into the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) and review the resulting correlations, when authorized.
- Completes notes related to the evidence that is examined.
- Appears in state and federal courts to testify to the completed analysis in legal criminal
proceedings.
- Performs performance verifications on instrumentation.
- Transports evidence between Secure Storage and Firearms Evidence Room
- Prepares chemicals, reagents, and other materials needed for case work.
- Conducts semi-annual inventories of the evidence and test
Position Information
Job Series: Forensics – Career Path
Classification: Forensic Technician
Class Code: SFO06P
Pay Grade: SGS05
Salary Range: $47,397 - $70,148
Job Summary
The Forensic Technician plays a critical role in supporting forensic investigations by collecting, processing, and analyzing evidence under the guidance of forensic scientists, forensic pathologists, and law enforcement personnel. This position requires strong attention to detail, technical proficiency, and excellent organizational skills to ensure accurate handling and documentation of evidence.
Primary Responsibilities
Receive, document, and preserve physical and digital forensic evidence in accordance with chain-of-custody protocols.
Utilize forensic software and laboratory instruments to analyze and catalog evidence.
Assist forensic scientists by preparing materials, solutions, and equipment for laboratory testing.
Operate and maintain specialized forensic instruments used in evidence examination.
Follow safety protocols and laboratory best practices to prevent contamination and ensure accurate results.
Maintain detailed logs, reports, and case files to document forensic procedures and findings.
Work alongside forensic analysts, law enforcement agencies, and legal teams to support case investigations.
Provide technical assistance in evidence handling and preservation.
Ensure forensic procedures comply with state and federal regulations, legal standards, and accreditation requirements.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge of forensic science principles, medicolegal death investigations, and laboratory techniques.
Familiarity with forensic instrumentation, imaging techniques, and evidence-handling procedures.
Ability to assist in preliminary analysis under supervision.
High level of accuracy in documenting and processing forensic evidence.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases, maintain records, and track evidence.
Ability to identify and minimize risks of contamination or procedural errors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports and interdepartmental collaboration.
Strong understanding of legal procedures, evidence handling, and chain-of-custody requirements.
Ability to work with sensitive and sometimes disturbing case materials while maintaining professionalism.
Minimum Qualifications
At least one year of experience in forensic analysis, laboratory work, crime scene processing, medicolegal death investigation, evidence management, or a related field.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
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