Evidence Inventory Control and Management Specialist

PURPOSE: The Evidence Inventory, Control and Management Specialist provides evidence inventory services to properly inventory and maintain the chain-of-custody of all evidence and forensic materials entering the facility.
Responsibilities:

• Receive boxes of casework and related materials.

• Open and inventory contents of boxes.

• Create laboratory worksheet from templates as necessary.

• Create master and unit chain-of-custody.

• Enter data into the appropriate Tracking software systems.

• Stage boxes and documentation for processing by unit specific.

• Prepare boxes for return to contributor.

• Load and unload boxes of evidence and forensic materials, including examination supplies and chemicals.

• Maintain data/inventory of boxes of evidence and forensic materials received, in process, and returned to contributor.

• Perform general shipping / receiving duties.

• Use the current tracking software for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow.

• Maintain proper chain-of-custody of all forensic material under examination.

• Support activities, functions, or duties, as defined in future.

• Communication with contributors as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in science disciplines or criminal justice.

• At least one (1) year of evidence inventory, control, and management experience.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Course work in forensics.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.

• Familiarization with quality assurance and quality control.

• Experience with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• The ability to prioritize job responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on excellent customer service is a must.

• Candidates must be US citizens and able to pass a background check, drug screening, and a polygraph (if required).