Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : New Hanover County, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: [click to reveal phone number]20250630
Department: SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Opening Date: 06/30/2025
Closing Date: 7/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information New Hanover County is seeking experienced Forensic Lab professional to join the Sheriff's Office as a
Forensic Chemist (Seized Drug/Blood Alcohol Analysis) . This position is responsible for performing forensic analysis of physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Duties include conducting laboratory testing of evidence by using established procedures, methods, and databases; calibrating and testing lab equipment to ensure accuracy; documenting laboratory results and prepares written reports; testifying in court by serves as an expert witness, and preparing exhibits for courtroom use; researching and developing new lab technologies, integrating accredited lab standards and policies; and performing maintenance of equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper working order.
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is the principal law enforcement agency of New Hanover County, providing service to over 200,000 people within 185 square miles. The Sheriff's Office patrols the county, investigates crimes, apprehends criminals, and provides custody or control for arrested defendants, both pre-trial and sentenced. The Sheriff is responsible for courtroom security, service of civil process, transportation of prisoners and mental patients, and service of criminal papers.
New Hanover County strives to hire the best and the brightest employees who are committed to public service. Our employees enjoy an innovative, energetic and employee-focused work environment with top down support that embraces bottom up ideas and engagement. Our talented team of professionals have a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to come and be a part of the exciting, healthy and progressive team at New Hanover County.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Forensic Science ; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the job. Operating under a 17025 accredited Lab is a plus.
Licenses/Certifications NC Driver's License
NC Department of Health and Human Services Permit to Perform Chemical Analysis of Blood.
Other Information Hours: Monday - Friday with occasional work events on nights and weekends.
Candidate must be available for after hour calls and to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-exempt
Salary Information: The
salary for this position ranges from
$56,3581 - $95,797. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
New Hanover County offers:
- Employer paid 401k contributions;
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
- Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
- Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
- Paid parental leave;
- Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
- Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
- And so much more!
Please check out our careers page at
for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include
- Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions);
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
- Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
- Paid parental leave;
- Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
- Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
- Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options;
- Employee assistance program;
- 100% employer paid long term disability;
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist;
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
- And so much more!
Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click
Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. P
art-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.
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