ISP Forensic Evidence Specialist
State of Idaho
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Meridian, Idaho
Contract type: Full time
Description
Idaho State Police - Meridian, Idaho
State of Idaho Opportunity
Forensic Evidence Specialist
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Description
To manage, maintain, and handle forensic evidence; manage administrative systems and related support functions for the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) laboratory and office; provide direct customer service and technical support services to forensic scientists and external customers; assist in or perform specialized duties as assigned; laboratory administrative tasks, and laboratory quality assurance related duties, maintain attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks, maintain safe laboratory practices and universal precautions; perform related work.
All Idaho State Police Forensic Laboratories are accredited by A2LA and to the ISO 17025 Standard. State Police Forensic Laboratories serve state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies; state and county prosecutors; and public defenders.
PLEASE NOTE: The successful applicant will be required to complete a background investigation, polygraph examination and comply with our drug policy. Please review all Idaho State Police Professional Qualificationsthat includes the agency drug policy.
Example Of Duties
Forensic Evidence Management
Good knowledge of:
Experience
Desirable Qualifications
A Forensic Evidence Specialist must possess highly developed interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate the demands of user agencies. The position requires working with people from all social and economic backgrounds and dealing with information that is of an extremely sensitive and confidential nature. Incumbents routinely handle toxic/carcinogenic and corrosive chemicals as well as biological material. They will be required to have a vaccination for certain infectious diseases or sign a declination. The position requires standing for approximately six hours a day. Subject matter in this position includes routine exposure that is graphic in nature: i.e., autopsy photos, body parts, body fluids, and explicit case reports. The incumbent may be subpoenaed to testify in court as they are considered experts in forensic evidence management and any other assigned laboratory duties.
Benefits
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EEO/ADA/Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Idaho State Police - Meridian, Idaho
State of Idaho Opportunity
Forensic Evidence Specialist
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Description
To manage, maintain, and handle forensic evidence; manage administrative systems and related support functions for the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) laboratory and office; provide direct customer service and technical support services to forensic scientists and external customers; assist in or perform specialized duties as assigned; laboratory administrative tasks, and laboratory quality assurance related duties, maintain attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks, maintain safe laboratory practices and universal precautions; perform related work.
All Idaho State Police Forensic Laboratories are accredited by A2LA and to the ISO 17025 Standard. State Police Forensic Laboratories serve state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies; state and county prosecutors; and public defenders.
PLEASE NOTE: The successful applicant will be required to complete a background investigation, polygraph examination and comply with our drug policy. Please review all Idaho State Police Professional Qualificationsthat includes the agency drug policy.
Example Of Duties
Forensic Evidence Management
- Receive, store and return a wide variety of forensic evidence (including breath testing instruments, drugs, chemicals, biological material, body fluid-stained items, guns/ammunition and objects for fingerprint analysis)
- Follow policies and analytical methods regarding evidence to ensure proper preservation and integrity of the evidence
- Participate in internal and external evidence audits to ensure appropriate standards of accountability have been met and the evidence is properly packaged, stored and preserved
- Utilize and assist customers with the Idaho Laboratory Information Management System (ILIMS)
- Communicate with agencies about case information
- Respond to supervisors, discipline leaders and headquarters staff for review and planning of programs, policies, manuals, and quality audits; provide statistical information; create goals, objectives, and employee development plan.
- Develop and maintain electronic and paper scientific records
- Make recommendations for improvement of administrative processes
- Compile data and weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly reports as assigned
- Respond to and maintain legal documents such as subpoenas and motions for discovery
- Maintain administrative office records systems
- Purging and archiving of outdated/superseded records
- Prepare internal and external written correspondence
- Prepare laboratory test kits for distribution to agencies
- Provide training to internal staff and law enforcement agencies in operating ILIMS and pre-log of evidence submissions via telephone, e-mail or in person
- Train law enforcement agencies in proper evidence packaging, receipt, handling, preservation and storage
- Train or provide work direction for new Forensic Evidence Specialists
- Provide detailed explanations/testimony regarding evidence handling and storage
- Provide testimony regarding any other duties performed
- Educate officers, attorneys, and investigators; instruct in the proper techniques and procedures used to maintain and submit evidence.
Good knowledge of:
- Office, record, and data management principles.
- MS-Windows-based computer operating software programs (database, word processing, spreadsheet)
Experience
- Assessing and applying guidance imposed by statute, regulation, policy, or procedure.
- Composing and proofreading business correspondence.
- Providing customer service and customer communication.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience using spreadsheet software to create and modify electronic worksheets and design and print graphs
- Certification with the International Association of Property and Evidence
- College chemistry coursework
A Forensic Evidence Specialist must possess highly developed interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate the demands of user agencies. The position requires working with people from all social and economic backgrounds and dealing with information that is of an extremely sensitive and confidential nature. Incumbents routinely handle toxic/carcinogenic and corrosive chemicals as well as biological material. They will be required to have a vaccination for certain infectious diseases or sign a declination. The position requires standing for approximately six hours a day. Subject matter in this position includes routine exposure that is graphic in nature: i.e., autopsy photos, body parts, body fluids, and explicit case reports. The incumbent may be subpoenaed to testify in court as they are considered experts in forensic evidence management and any other assigned laboratory duties.
Benefits
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EEO/ADA/Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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