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Crime Lab Technical Specialist
$27.52 - $49.55 Hourly Full-time Posted Sep 29, 2026 · 3 days ago
Closes Oct 4, 2026
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The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory in Baton Rouge is hiring a Crime Lab Technical Specialist to support laboratory operations and technical casework systems. The specialist helps the lab deliver reliable forensic services that support investigations and public safety statewide. Classified posting with salary listed; apply through LA Careers / NeoGov.
Source: GovernmentJobs / State of Louisiana NeoGov
Career & cost-of-living context — Louisiana
Typical path: Bachelor's degree in IT/CS; certifications common
⚜ State of Louisiana classified position — applications typically run through the Louisiana Careers site, and many roles require a civil-service test score before you can be referred.
Living in Baton Rouge, LA
- Median rent
- $1,108/mo
- Median home value
- $232,300
- Median household income
- $68,910/yr
- Population
- 871,379
HUD fair market rent (FY2026, East Baton Rouge Parish): $1,064/mo 1BR · $1,204/mo 2BR
Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.