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THIS A SENSITIVE GOVERNMENT POSITION

Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.
 

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

The Division of Forensic Sciences within the GBI is seeking Forensic Laboratory Technicians in the following locations. 

Southwestern Lab located in Moultrie, GA

 Headquarters located in Decatur, GA

Northeastern Lab located in Cleveland, GA

Western Lab located in Midland, GA

Coastal Lab located in Pooler, GA

Central Lab located in Dry Branch, GA

Eastern Lab located in Augusta, GA

Applicants must select their geographic location preference(s) by answering the supplemental questions during the application process. Applicants may also be given an opportunity to select their geographic location preference(s) at the time of interview. 

PLEASE NOTE: 
Some positions/locations listed in this announcement are not currently open. However, we are building a pool of qualified applicants. Apply now to be considered when opportunities become available.

• TESTING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL TO SCHEDULE A TEST APPOINTMENT.
• IN PERSON INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH AT THE GBI HEADQUARTERS, LOCATED AT: 3121 PANTHERSVILLE ROAD, DECATUR, GA 30034. Headquarters, Decatur, GA

All applicants must download (right click to save), complete, and upload the Pre-employment Questionnaire. Failure to complete and upload the Pre-employment Questionnaire will result in your application being rejected.  Click the following link to download the questionnaire.  Pre-employment Questionnaire.   

Only qualified applicants who complete and submit the State of Georgia application and Pre-employment Questionnaire will receive email notification with a link to schedule a test appointment. The notification will consist of the link to schedule a test appointment and times.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Trains to provide assistance to scientific staff in laboratory analysis or evidence controls, in forensic analysis. May provide administrative support to the lab. This is the entry/training level of the Forensics job series. Incumbents at this level may require additional training or experience to gain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collect samples
• Operate laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipettes, automated analyzers).
• Manipulating small objects with precision.
• Handle chemicals safely.
• Record data.
• Prolonged sitting or standing, reaching, bending and fine motor skills to handle delicate instruments.
• Lifting and carrying specimens and supplies.
• Work assigned schedule.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 Completion of a high school diploma OR GED
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants that, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• Current GBI Employees
• Successful completion of coursework in the field of natural science coursework from an accredited university.  Applicants must provide proof of these courses by submitting a transcript(s).  TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE IN A WORD DOCUMENT OR PDF. NO PHOTOS, JPEG FILES, OR SCREENSHOTS ALLOWED. 
• Two (2) years of general office work experience, which included direct customer support and data entry experience
• Prior experience in a laboratory environment

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• Successful completion is considered a "C" or better in coursework.
• Transcripts can be unofficial for the application process.

Supplemental Information:

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ENSURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE STEPS BELOW. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPETE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

•  Uploaded transcripts and any required course content(s) when completing the application. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE IN A WORD DOCUMENT OR PDF FORMAT. NO PHOTOS, JPEG FILES, OR SCREENSHOTS ALLOWED. 
• Uploaded A COMPLETED Pre-employment Questionnaire with the State of Georgia Application.
• Selected the preferred lab locations.

Supplemental Information:

EXAMINATION SUBJECTS:
The test will be relative to the discipline or position you select. If you apply for multiple disciplines, additional tests may be required.

There are no study materials available for the test. 

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification. 
• The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.
• Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit a copy of the credential evaluation as part of the application process. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.  
• Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®). 
   

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.