Msp Forensic Inventory Control Officer

Introduction

Introduction This position is restricted to current Maryland State Police employees. Please check Worcester Co. when completing locations in which you will accept employment. Also please note that FAILURE TO LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

GRADE
ASTD
12

LOCATION OF POSITION
MSP Forensic Sciences Division, Berlin Laboratory
9758 Ocean Gateway
Berlin, Maryland 21811

Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of the job is to coordinate all aspects of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), Latent Print and Toxicology evidence from scheduling, receiving, and releasing same. Also, this position provides all clerical/secretarial support for the MSP Forensic Sciences Division, Berlin Regional Laboratory which includes MSP Forensic Scientist Supervisors and Forensic Scientists.

POSITION DUTIES

• Maintain the security and integrity of evidence within the Unit and when, if necessary, testify in a Court of Law as to the Chain of Custody for evidence and procedures utilized by the Forensic Sciences Division.
• Receive and release evidence daily to many law enforcement agencies as well as corresponding personnel within the Division for analysis.
• Conduct thorough inspections of evidence submitted to the laboratory to ensure that it is properly packaged.
• Other clerical duties to support the Berlin Laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Two years of experience with administrative functions or handling/inventorying evidence.

• Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Administrative, Clerical or Office Services specialty codes in the Administrative support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

• Experience with chain of custody or evidence handling procedures
• Experience in customer service in regards to working with both civilian and sworn law enforcement personnel in local, state and/or federal agencies
• Experience in data entry with electronic database systems

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

• Employees in this classification may be required to testify in a court of law as an expert witness about the chain of custody and laboratory procedures.
• Employees in this classification are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 10.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• Employees in this classification are subject to call out 24 hours a day and; therefore, are required to provide a telephone number where they can be reached.
• In accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination, submission of a DNA sample, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS
Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. It is, therefore, essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on an Eligible List as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill the…