Evidence Specialist - Indianapolis (District 52) - Indiana State Police (IN) : Job Details

To serve as a professional staff employee of the Indiana State Police, with primary responsibility to support the Laboratory Division and maintain the evidence system.

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

***A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY SCREENING WILL BE REQUIRED***

• Maintain the evidence system to ensure security and efficiency.
• Coordinate evidence handling activities between contributors and the Laboratory.
• Provide administrative support to the Regional Laboratory Manager, Crime Scene Investigations Supervisor, Crime Scene Investigator, and other staff.
• Accept evidence submitted for examination and storage.
• Ensure safe and secure storage of evidence.
• Control access to evidence storage areas.
• Act as an interface between the Laboratory and contributors.
• Transport evidence within the Laboratory system.
• Evaluate paperwork for evidence submission.
• Maintain accurate records of evidence transactions.
• Ensure evidence is sealed or marked for identification.
• Identify appropriate disciplines for examinations.
• Arrange interactions between analysts and contributors when necessary.
• Store submitted evidence until examined.
• Distribute examination requests to Laboratory personnel.
• Return or release evidence to contributors or owners as appropriate.
• Receive seized or recovered property and issue property receipts.
• Maintain the Officer's Property Log.
• Keep evidence storage areas organized and clean.
• Assist with evidence audits and coordinate the release or destruction of evidence.
• Expedite disposal of property in accordance with Department procedures.
• Photograph evidence pre-trial and post-release as directed.
• Check on completed cases to expedite return to contributors.
• Prepare requisitions for Laboratory supplies used in evidence handling and photography.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Manage digital images in the database as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work with spreadsheets, databases, and specialized software.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful environments.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to interpret guidelines, rules, regulations, and Laboratory practices.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Applicants should submit a complete work history, high school transcripts or GED, college transcripts, technical certificates, and military DD214 or NGB22 if applicable.