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Company: State of Connecticut - Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Location: Middletown, CT , CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 01/14/2026 Expire Date: 02/14/2026 Salary: 75-100 Job Categories: Law Enforcement, and Security |
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Forensic Science Examiner 1 (Digital Forensic Unit) at the State of Connecticut - Accepting applications through 1/20/26 Location Meriden, CT Date Opened 1/12/2026 08:30:00 AM Salary $78,480* - $106,374*/year (*New State Employees Start At Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 1/20/2026 11:59:00 PM 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 cellphones and computers, we invite you to explore this opportunity in state service. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS SCHEDULE: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday. LOCTION: On-site position, centrally located in Meriden, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: Excellent health and dental coverage; A generous retirement plan; Paid time off; A healthy work-life balance! YOUR ROLE As a general recruitment, the Forensic Science Examiner (1) will work within the Digital Forensic Unit. In this role, you will conduct full-process examinations while working alongside lab professionals, forensic science examiners and will collaborate with law enforcement partners as needed. The Forensic Science Examiner 1 will receive training in Digital Forensic techniques. Training may include the following: Examination of submitted evidence and completion of written and electronic documentations; Performing forensic analysis of electronic media to include cellphones and computers; Prepare comprehensive reports; 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 Our Agency Mission 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. The Division of Scientific Services The Division of Scientific Services provides forensic support to local, state and federal agencies throughout Connecticut. This division is divided into three analytical sections. They are the Chemical Analysis section (including toxicology, controlled substances, and chemistry), the Forensic Biology/DNA section, and the Identification section (including computer crimes). The laboratory also has two non-analytical sections which include: the Quality section and the Laboratory Support Services section (including administration, evidence receiving, and case management). A Message from our Commissioner DESPP 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. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins. 1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" constructi.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve Constantly seeking better results 2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges 3. Ethics and Accountability Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US. Contact Information
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