Evidence Specialist - Fort Wayne Regional Laboratory

Job Description

To serve as a professional staff employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to support the Forensic Services Division’s (FSD) responsibilities and be accountable for maintenance of the evidence management system.

***FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES, ESTABLISHED SALARY RULES APPLY***

***A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION WILL BE REQUIRED***

***A DEPARTMENT TOXICOLOGY SCREENING WILL BE REQUIRED***

Job Duties

• Accept evidence submitted to the FSD for examination and/or storage.
• Provide safe and secure storage of all evidence.
• Control access to the FSD evidence storage areas.
• Act as an interface between the FSD and its contributors.
• Transport evidence within the FSD system.
• Evaluate all paperwork for submission of evidence.
• Maintain a complete and accurate record of each transaction affecting the evidence.
• Ensure evidence has been sealed and/or marked for identification.
• Identify the appropriate discipline to perform examinations.
• Arrange for the analysts and the contributor to interact, when necessary.
• Place submitted evidence in the storage location until it is examined.
• Distribute the Request for Laboratory Examination Form to appropriate FSD personnel.
• Return or release physical evidence to the contributor or owner, as appropriate.
• Receive seized or recovered property and issue property receipts.
• Maintain the Officer’s Property Log, when required.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in evidence storage areas.
• Assist Crime Scene Investigations Quality Assurance Unit with evidence audits.
• Coordinate the release, destruction, and subsequent paperwork for proper disposition of evidence.
• Expedite the destruction or disposal of property by auction in accordance with Department procedures.
• Photograph evidence in pre-trial and post-release release or destruction of cases as directed.
• Monitor cases in order to expedite return to the contributor.
• Prepare monthly requisitions for FSD supplies used in evidence handling as directed.
• Enter information into the Laboratory Information Management System as required.
• Download and retrieve digital images from a central database as required.
• Clean work area.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and FSD policies.
• Assist FSD or District with other duties when available.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent GED.
• Knowledge and ability to work with spreadsheets, databases, and specialized software.
• Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain office equipment to include, multi-line telephone, copy machines, fax machines, computers, and photographic equipment.
• Basic knowledge of digital photography is desired.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items of evidence.
• 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 work under pressure and successfully function in a stressful environment.
• Ability to place items of evidence in storage bins located at varying heights.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to adhere to established laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Testify as the keeper of the records in an objective, unbiased, and professional manner.
• 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.

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 high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates and a military DD214 or NGB22 (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 ISPCivilianJobs@isp.in.gov and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.