Evidence Specialist - Indianapolis

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

• **FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES, ESTABLISHED SALARY RULES APPLY***
• **A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION WILL BE REQUIRED***
• **A DEPARTMENT TOXICOLOGY SCREENING WILL BE REQUIRED***
• Maintain of the evidence system to maximize security and efficiency.
• Coordinate activity between contributors and the Laboratory with regards to the handling of evidence.
• Administrative support functions to assist the Regional Laboratory Manager, Crime Scene Investigations Supervisor, Crime Scene Investigator, and District or Laboratory Division Staff.
• Accept evidence submitted to the Laboratory for examination and/or storage.
• Provide safe and secure storage of all evidence.
• Control access to the Laboratory evidence storage areas.
• Act as an interface between the Laboratory and its contributors.
• Transport evidence within the Laboratory 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 Laboratory 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.
• 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 of same.
• Expedite the destruction or disposal of property by state sale in accordance with Department procedures.
• Photograph evidence in pre-trial and post-release release or destruction of cases as directed.
• Continuously check on completed cases in order to expedite return to the contributor.
• Prepare monthly requisitions for Laboratory supplies used in evidence handling and photo processing as directed.
• Enter information into the Laboratory Information Management System as required.
• Download and retrieve digital images from a central database as required.
• Upload criminal and accident digital photo images as requested.

Must be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED. Must have the ability to work with computerized spreadsheets, databases and specialized software. The ability to work under pressure and successfully function in a stressful environment. Must be able to function independently and maintain confidentiality. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to apply and interpret guidelines, rules, regulations and established Laboratory practices.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).

Qualifications

• **A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION WILL BE REQUIRED***
• Must be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED
• Must have the ability to work with computerized spreadsheets, databases and specialized software
• The ability to work under pressure and successfully function in a stressful environment
• Must be able to function independently and maintain confidentiality
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to apply and interpret guidelines, rules, regulations and established Laboratory practices
• 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)

Benefits

Responsibilities

• To serve as a professional staff employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to support the Laboratory Division’s responsibilities and be accountable for the maintenance of the evidence system
• **FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES, ESTABLISHED SALARY RULES APPLY***
• **A DEPARTMENT TOXICOLOGY SCREENING WILL BE REQUIRED***
• Maintain of the evidence system to maximize security and efficiency
• Coordinate activity between contributors and the Laboratory with regards to the handling of evidence
• Administrative support functions to assist the Regional Laboratory Manager, Crime Scene Investigations Supervisor, Crime Scene Investigator, and District or Laboratory Division Staff
• Accept evidence submitted to the Laboratory for examination and/or storage
• Provide safe and secure storage of all evidence
• Control access to the Laboratory evidence storage areas
• Act as an interface between the Laboratory and its contributors
• Transport evidence within the Laboratory 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 Laboratory 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
• 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 of same
• Expedite the destruction or disposal of property by state sale in accordance with Department procedures
• Photograph evidence in pre-trial and post-release release or destruction of cases as directed
• Continuously check on completed cases in order to expedite return to the contributor
• Prepare monthly requisitions for Laboratory supplies used in evidence handling and photo processing as directed
• Enter information into the Laboratory Information Management System as required
• Download and retrieve digital images from a central database as required
• Upload criminal and accident digital photo images as requested