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Evidence Specialist - Fort Wayne Regional Laboratory

Salary

$34k

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the role

About the Department

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***


Position 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.

Minimum 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.

Other Qualifications

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.

About the company

Statewide law enforcement agency for the state of Indiana

Skills

Spreadsheet Software
Databases
Laboratory Information Management System
Photography Equipment
Office Equipment