Forensic Evidence Specialist

Duties:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Act as the primary administrative support for the Department including filing, visitor reception, telephone duties, handling subpoenas, scheduling meetings, and taking meeting notes
• Assist with customer requests for information and status requests
• Assist in scheduling training activities for breath test operator certification
• Assist in maintaining detailed and accurate files on law enforcement personnel for certifications
• Accept evidence submitted to the Department for examination and/or storage as needed
• Initiate and maintain internal chain-of-custody of evidence when acting in an evidence capacity
• Input case information of samples/evidence received from law enforcement agencies and coroners into the laboratory information management system
• Provide safe secure storage for all evidence
• Assist in biological specimen evidence receivership and accessioning
• Assign Department specific identification numbers, store biological specimens, notate evidence characteristics/traits, assign requested testing or analyses per submitting agencies, and chronologically store prepped biological specimens in Department storage
• Provide testing analysis reports to clients and county prosecutors as needed
• Assist with the outsourcing of samples to other laboratories which involves packaging, sending/receiving, inventorying, storing, and maintaining a chain-of-custody
• Assist in overseeing and directing evidence kit distribution for Indiana law enforcement and governmental agencies
• Monitor and maintain evidence collection kits, refurbishing as needed to insure a sufficient inventory
• Assist in maintaining the chemical and supply inventory and maintaining a supply buy file
• Assist in monitoring biological specimen times and destroying specimens following established guidelines
• Assist in maintaining the organization and cleanliness in the laboratory evidence storage area
• Act as an interface between the laboratory and its contributors
• Periodically assist in conducting inventories of the evidence storage area
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, rules, regulations, and laboratory policies

Note

• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Requirements:

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent GED
• An associate degree in criminal justice, administration, information technology, chemistry, or related fields or experience in a laboratory setting or administrative support position preferred
• Previous administrative support experience preferred
• Specialized knowledge of the basic principles and theories of administrative management preferred
• Working knowledge of functions of other departments and agencies as they impact on incumbent’s department preferred
• Knowledge and ability to work with spreadsheets, databases, specialized software, and maintain office equipment to include multi-line telephone, copy machines, fax machines, and computers
• Ability to complete and review documents with accuracy
• Ability to organize and manage a record keeping system
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information using a computer
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully function in a stressful environment
• Ability to adhere to established laboratory safety practices
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Ability to lift and move heavy items of evidence
• Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

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