INTERN - SPRING 2027 - Forensic Science Specialist

Duties

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s level program with the area of study in Forensic Sciences or a Forensic Science field
• Or certificate in the Forensic Science field
• Minimum 2.5 G.P.A.
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of photography, fingerprint development, evidence handling, and report writing preferred
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work independently or part of a team
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Minimums

This internship is intended for students seeking practical experience in a professional public safety environment. Successful candidates should demonstrate professionalism, dependability, effective communication skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

How to apply

The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Interns in this position may be required to:

• Sit up to 8 hours per day
• Stand up to 1 hour per day
• Walk up to 1 hour per day
• Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally bend, reach, or twist

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Interns may be exposed to or experience:
• Wetness (water) from high humidity at night, fog, scenes processed in wet areas
• Slippery walking surfaces due to water at fire, crash scenes, roofs of structures, any scene processed in rainy/damp conditions
• Debris from broken glass, fire, roof accidents, uneven terrain, natural disasters, and/or overhead structures
• Frequent close contact with other forensic science specialists/peers, supervisors, citizens, arrested subjects, and deceased bodies
• The need for flexibility in limited service locations, attics, crawlspaces, inside and under vehicles
• Loud noise at service locations, to include, but not limited to, crash scenes, construction sites, detention facilities, alarms/sirens and/or generator use
• Possibility of burns due to service at fire scenes, crash scenes, and/or chemicals used in advanced crime scene procedures
• Constant fingerprint dusting powders and dust and dirt associated with outdoor service locations
• Pollen, insect and animal bites at any outdoor service location
• Toxic chemicals used in advanced crime scene processing, containers formerly used to store/transport narcotics or evidence from arson scenes
• Fumes of decomposing human or animal remains
• Frequent handling of evidence suspected of being exposed to the Hepatitis, AIDS virus, humans suspected of having Tuberculosis or Meningitis, and being present at scenes where there is a great deal of blood shed

The essential functions and responsibilities of a Forensic Science Specialist will not be performed by the Intern. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.