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Washington State Patrol title head Forensics Career Opportunities

Currently, the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division employs approximately 130 people in its laboratories statewide. Forensic science job duties vary with the job classifications.  

Find out more by visiting pages on forensic toxicology (Toxicology Laboratory Division ) and criminalistics (Crime Laboratory Division .) Read the Case Examples. They'll bring out the sleuth in you if it's not already there.

When the State Patrol is accepting applications for a forensic science position, it will be listed below and linked to the job announcement. All requirements and details for applying will be included in the announcement.

Forensic Scientist 1
Forensic Scientist 2
Forensic Scientist 3
Forensic Scientist 4
Other Job Opportunities

Additional Job Information:

Professional:
A preview of Professional Requirements for all forensic classifications is available for information only. Not all positions are open this time.

Background:
All Washington State Patrol applicants are subject to background investigations, including a polygraph examination, because of the nature of the work and security requirements. See the Employment Requirements (Personal Background Evaluation) page for more information.

Benefits:

  • Retirement plan. Life insurance and medical, dental, and hospitalization programs subsidized by the state. Annual vacation leave accrued at one day a month, and increases with longevity.
  • Sick leave accrued at one day a month.

For questions about the positions listed, call the Human Resource Division (360) 704-2300, or write to jobs@wsp.wa.gov or to

Human Resource Division
Washington State Patrol
PO Box 42620
Olympia, WA 98504-2620

FAX (360) 704-2297 . . . TDD users may call (360) 586-0660
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT), Monday through Friday, except holidays.

The Washington State Patrol actively supports diversity in the workplace
and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A copy of the Washington State Patrol's Equal Employment Opportunity
Plan (EEOP) is available by contacting the Human Resource Division
at (360) 704-2300, or use our e-mail address.

 

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