Genetic genealogy has grown in popularity over the past few years – so much so that the Indiana State Police are looking to pay someone a more than $65,000 salary for the work.
ISP announced Thursday that they are now accepting applications for a forensic genealogist, a newly created position for the agency. The person hired for the job will have responsibilities in “routine forensic investigative genetic genealogy analysis with associated court presentation,” according to a release.
They will work in the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division at the Indianapolis Regional Laboratory.
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree with genealogy coursework; or
- Five years of experience as a professional genealogist performing research; or
- Completion of a Certificate program and 3 years of experience as a professional genealogist performing research.
The position’s yearly salary starts at $66,534 but may be adjusted due to education, experience and training. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued time off benefits are included for the position.