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Crime Lab Analyst 1/2/3/4

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

419-214334-JAS

Department

DPS-Office of State Police

Opening Date

10/29/2025

Closing Date

11/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

At the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive law enforcement scientific services. We are committed to serving the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

Join our team as a DNA Databasing Analyst and contribute directly to public safety and justice. This critical role involves the management, analysis, and interpretation of DNA profiles within forensic databases, primarily the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). You'll ensure the integrity and effective utilization of DNA data to generate investigative leads and identify individuals linked to crimes. If you're committed to applying science in the service of justice, supporting public safety, and making a real impact in your community, this is where your work begins— and where justice starts. We offer the opportunity to work in a high-impact role that directly supports criminal investigations, a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative and professional laboratory environment committed to scientific excellence.

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.

NOTE:

Applicants must meet the current educational requirements of the hiring agency’s accrediting body for the laboratory.

NOTE:

Criminal Justice is not considered a qualifying educational field.

NOTE:

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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=166480) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As a Crime Laboratory Analyst, you will conduct forensic analyses at the request of local, state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. Duties will include:

+ Analyzing biological specimens with knowledge of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis including isolation, identification, and genetic characterization of body fluids.

+ Conducting database queries to compare DNA profiles in the Combined DNA Indexing System (CODIS).

+ Completing technical reviews of database analyses, which involves reviewing DNA data and uploading reviewed offender DNA profiles to CODIS.

+ Assisting with quality control and accreditation functions such as inspections, audits, reviewing policies and procedures, reviewing and proposing recommendations on operations, staying abreast of best practices, and conducting research regarding scientific advancements.

+ Collaborating with a team of fellow scientists to ensure timely completion of tasks including adherence to all laboratory protocols, procedures, and equipment maintenance schedules.

+ Demonstrating competency by participating in approved external proficiency testing programs.

+ Upholding professional ethics within the forensic community.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job Appointment, Probational, or Promotional

Career Progression:This position may be filled as a Crime Laboratory Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4. Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation:Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 (http://Laworks.net) 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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Joel Sunsin/Department of Public Safety

Human Resources Analyst A

Email:[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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