Evidence Inventory Control and Management Specialist

Evidence Inventory Control and Management Specialist About the job

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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).