I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Indiana State Police
Interview
They use a structured oral interview process which involves roughly 10 questions which are timed. There are anchors in the answer which are scored and graded if you mention them during your reply to the question. The process involves technical questions related to what you will be doing in the position if you get the job. Do your homework on this one.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If another Forensic Scientist who is trained for the same amount of time in the same field comes to a different conclusion after reviewing the same evidence, is he wrong? Are you wrong? Why or why not?
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Indiana State Police (Indianapolis, IN) in Jul 2023
Interview
Extremely thorough, they ask about instrumentation, a seemingly simple process that you walk them through step by step, they grade your attire and interpersonal skills. They want to know you are intelligent, won’t embellish what you’re unsure about, you’ll present professional to a jury and can explain a process simply.