Forensic Scientist III-Crime Scene Investigator - Fort Wayne Regional Laboratory

Duties

Job Duties

• Identify, examine, collect, and process evidence at crime scenes.
• Perform forensic tests to produce, develop, or enhance identification of evidence.
• Assist as directed in the security, management, and quality assurance protocols of the district evidence system in area of responsibility.
• Acquire and maintain proficiency in crime scene investigation.
• Perform administrative and support functions as necessary to maintain crime scene investigation service.
• Ensure the timely transportation of evidence to/from a laboratory and/or a district.
• Maintain effective communication with the scientific and criminal justice communities and Department personnel.
• Satisfactory completion of an ISP recognized crime scene investigation training/testing program.
• Participate in a proficiency testing program.
• Work under the direction of a higher-level crime scene investigator or supervisor including the review of records.
• Communicate crime scene investigation procedures, methodology, policies, and conclusions to various elements in the criminal justice system, including court testimony as an expert witness.
• Coordinate forensic investigations at crime scenes that may include autopsies, as well as the identification, documentation, collection, packaging, and preservation of evidence utilizing the approved Crime Scene Investigation Procedures Manual.
• Conduct preliminary examinations of evidence for establishing probable cause within limits of Forensic Services Division (FSD) policy.
• Demonstrate communication skills and forensic science knowledge.
• Assist in maintenance of crime scene investigation and safety equipment.
• Assist in the performance of periodic inspections of the district evidence facilities and ensure inventories and evidence destruction are conducted as required.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs for crime scene investigation.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and FSD policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with natural science, forensic science, and/or criminal justice courses.
• Five years experience as a certified full time Crime Scene Investigator for an ISO/IEC 17020 or 17025 accredited laboratory may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Obtain and maintain certification as a Crime Scene Investigator with the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA).
• Knowledge of theory and practical operation of various crime scene investigations techniques.
• Ability to respond to requests for service while in an off-duty status is required.
• Ability to perform complex scientific procedures in an unbiased manner following the Crime Scene Investigation Procedures Manual.
• Ability to comprehend, demonstrate, and explain advanced knowledge of theory and practical operation of various equipment and crime scene investigation techniques.
• Ability to effectively operate various computer systems and software.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment.
• Ability to adhere to established safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to testify as an expert witness in an objective, unbiased, and professional manner.
• Ability to understand search and seizure and rules of evidence as interpreted by the courts.
• Must be able to differentiate colors as evidenced by medical certification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel by aircraft and other vehicles.
• Ability to attend training at alternate locations for extended periods of time.

For the successful candidate, a Department toxicology screening will be required.

Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history. All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable). Please attach these documents to your online application. If you are unable to attach these documents as requested, please email the documents to isprecruiting@isp.in.gov and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.

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