Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Forensic Science Examiner 1 (40 Hour)(Digital Forensic Unit)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Meriden, Connecticut, us, 06451
Forensic Science Examiner 1 (40 Hour)(Digital Forensic Unit)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Recruitment #: 260108-2583FP-001 Location: Meriden, CT Date Opened: 1/12/2026 08:30:00 AM Close Date: 1/20/2026 11:59:00 PM Salary: $78,480 - $106,374 per year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type: Open to the Public
Introduction The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Forensic Science Examiner 1 for the Division of Scientific Services, Digital Forensic Unit. If you have experience performing forensic analysis of electronic media including cell phones and computers, we invite you to explore this opportunity in state service.
Position Highlights
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Location: On‑site position, centrally located in Meriden, CT.
What We Can Offer You
Excellent health and dental coverage
A generous retirement plan
Paid time off
A healthy work‑life balance
Your Role As a Forensic Science Examiner (1) you will work within the Digital Forensic Unit. Your duties will include:
Examine submitted evidence and complete written and electronic documentation.
Perform forensic analysis of electronic media, including cell phones and computers.
Prepare comprehensive reports and provide explanations and interpretations of results.
Testify in court as an expert witness.
Perform related duties as required.
More details can be found in the class specification and the "Examples of Duties" section below.
About Us The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state‑of‑the‑art science and technology.
Division of Scientific Services The Division provides forensic support to local, state and federal agencies throughout Connecticut, divided into three analytical sections: Chemical Analysis, Forensic Biology/DNA, and Identification.
Required Qualifications
Six (6) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material.
College training in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience required on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
A Ph.D. may be substituted for the General Experience.
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in forensic analysis of electronic media including cell phones and computers.
Experience in interpretation of electronic data.
Experience in the analysis of electronic data using extraction software.
Experience in using filters to sort data.
Experience in recognizing digital file types and researching players or metadata.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours.
Incumbents may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Examines submitted evidence and completes a written description.
Photographs evidence.
Removes trace materials from evidence for analysis.
Conducts complex forensic analysis using conventional wet chemistry methodologies and/or technical instrumentation.
Assists in reconstruction of crime scene.
Conducts forensic identification in areas of documents, firearms and latent fingerprints.
Maintains instrumentation and safeguards laboratory physical evidence.
Participates in research programs.
Conducts on‑scene collection and preservation of evidence.
Handles materials and samples before and after analysis.
Prepares comprehensive reports and provides explanations and interpretations of results.
Testifies in court as an expert witness.
May assist in training laboratory staff and law enforcement personnel.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of modern methods utilized in crime scene processing and evidence identification.
Knowledge of applicable techniques and procedures for analyzing evidentiary materials.
Knowledge of physical laboratory instrumentation, documents, firearms, fingerprints and reconstruction techniques.
Skills: oral and written communication; interpersonal skills.
Ability: conduct laboratory analysis; utilize computer software; act as an expert witness in a court of law.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION & EEO All candidates will undergo a detailed background investigation, including fingerprint‑supported state and federal criminal history checks and reference checks. Selection is contingent upon satisfactory completion. The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
APPLY Applicants must submit their application through the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center. Required documents include a completed CT‑HR‑13 form, recent performance evaluations (for State employees), professional references (for Non‑State employees), and an unofficial transcript.
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Recruitment #: 260108-2583FP-001 Location: Meriden, CT Date Opened: 1/12/2026 08:30:00 AM Close Date: 1/20/2026 11:59:00 PM Salary: $78,480 - $106,374 per year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type: Open to the Public
Introduction The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Forensic Science Examiner 1 for the Division of Scientific Services, Digital Forensic Unit. If you have experience performing forensic analysis of electronic media including cell phones and computers, we invite you to explore this opportunity in state service.
Position Highlights
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Location: On‑site position, centrally located in Meriden, CT.
What We Can Offer You
Excellent health and dental coverage
A generous retirement plan
Paid time off
A healthy work‑life balance
Your Role As a Forensic Science Examiner (1) you will work within the Digital Forensic Unit. Your duties will include:
Examine submitted evidence and complete written and electronic documentation.
Perform forensic analysis of electronic media, including cell phones and computers.
Prepare comprehensive reports and provide explanations and interpretations of results.
Testify in court as an expert witness.
Perform related duties as required.
More details can be found in the class specification and the "Examples of Duties" section below.
About Us The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state‑of‑the‑art science and technology.
Division of Scientific Services The Division provides forensic support to local, state and federal agencies throughout Connecticut, divided into three analytical sections: Chemical Analysis, Forensic Biology/DNA, and Identification.
Required Qualifications
Six (6) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material.
College training in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience required on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
A Ph.D. may be substituted for the General Experience.
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in forensic analysis of electronic media including cell phones and computers.
Experience in interpretation of electronic data.
Experience in the analysis of electronic data using extraction software.
Experience in using filters to sort data.
Experience in recognizing digital file types and researching players or metadata.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours.
Incumbents may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Examines submitted evidence and completes a written description.
Photographs evidence.
Removes trace materials from evidence for analysis.
Conducts complex forensic analysis using conventional wet chemistry methodologies and/or technical instrumentation.
Assists in reconstruction of crime scene.
Conducts forensic identification in areas of documents, firearms and latent fingerprints.
Maintains instrumentation and safeguards laboratory physical evidence.
Participates in research programs.
Conducts on‑scene collection and preservation of evidence.
Handles materials and samples before and after analysis.
Prepares comprehensive reports and provides explanations and interpretations of results.
Testifies in court as an expert witness.
May assist in training laboratory staff and law enforcement personnel.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of modern methods utilized in crime scene processing and evidence identification.
Knowledge of applicable techniques and procedures for analyzing evidentiary materials.
Knowledge of physical laboratory instrumentation, documents, firearms, fingerprints and reconstruction techniques.
Skills: oral and written communication; interpersonal skills.
Ability: conduct laboratory analysis; utilize computer software; act as an expert witness in a court of law.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION & EEO All candidates will undergo a detailed background investigation, including fingerprint‑supported state and federal criminal history checks and reference checks. Selection is contingent upon satisfactory completion. The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
APPLY Applicants must submit their application through the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center. Required documents include a completed CT‑HR‑13 form, recent performance evaluations (for State employees), professional references (for Non‑State employees), and an unofficial transcript.
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