Evidence Intake Technician

Evidence Intake Technician

ABOUT US:
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location - 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43209
Hours Worked - 8:00AM to 5:00PM; MAY BE SUBJECT TO AFTER-HOURS CALL IN

Under direct supervision of the Highway Patrol Lieutenant, within the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Crime Lab, processes, examines, & preserves (e.g. intake, storage, chain of custody) all evidence & property submissions (e.g. latent prints, blood, urine, drugs, weapons, petroleum products, alcohol, clothing, glass, hazardous &/or bio-hazardous materials) collected from crime scenes or hazardous situations & submitted to laboratory by internal &/or external law enforcement officers to aid in criminal prosecutions in accordance with OSHP Policies & Procedures guided by the American Society of Crime Lab Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD), Ohio Department of Health, internal control procedures & laboratory best practices to ensure the integrity & safety of evidence handling (e.g. analyzes evidence receipt form for incoming evidence submissions to ensure key information is not missing; ensures all evidence &/or property is properly stored, warehoused, & packaged); Oversees evidence management in the laboratory information management system (e. g. verify classification & accuracy of entries, enter updates &/or corrections as needed, maintains history of evidence submissions & releases; responsible for physical management (e.g. packaging, filing, shelving, & inventorying all evidence submissions)); Examine, verify, & validate (e.g. reviewing court orders, case numbers, defendant name, lab number, etc.) requests for destruction of evidence &/or property; Ensures all records & related paperwork concerning evidence disposal, release, &/or handling, is accurate & completed in accordance with applicable state statutes & departmental policies & procedures & generates computerized reports of movement & handling of evidence.

Acts as liaison with county, city &/or state courts &/or prosecutors' offices in order to respond to inquiries via phone, fax, in person, & written &/or electronic correspondence received from various statewide entities within the law enforcement community (e.g. county courts, prosecutors, & internal &/or external law enforcement personnel) regarding evidence results, submissions, testing, procedures, fees, instrument maintenance & support, etc.; Manages subpoenas, court assignments, & the court calendar for Crime Lab staff; Testifies before courts concerning integrity of evidence chain of custody & all matters related to the evidence.

Completes special projects, studies, & reporting to help streamline or improve laboratory policies & procedures & represents laboratory with internal &/or external customers; Ensures strict compliance with OSHP Policies & Procedures & the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/ Laboratory Accreditation Board (e.g. complete assignments in accordance with accreditation standard, successfully complete quality control audits, inventories, etc.). Perform other related duties as assigned.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes calculating fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading, writing & speaking English;

& 12 mos. exp. working in a forensic laboratory, biology, medical office laboratory or chemistry laboratory, law enforcement agency or legal environment;

& 6 mos. trg. or exp. in inventory control (e.g. receiving, storing & dispensing of materials).

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

JOB SKILLS
Technical Skills: Laboratory, Auditing, Data Entry, Court Administration, Evidence Collection, Records Management.
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Ethics & Values, Observation, Situational Awareness.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of: Inventory Control; Safety Practices (Laboratory safety practices); Public Relations; *Office Practices & Procedures (Standard operating procedures & methods applicable to State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory); *Agency Policies & Procedures
(ODPS &OSHP); Government Structure & Process; Law (laws pertaining to evidence handling, chain of custody & storage).

Skill in: Word Processing (Microsoft Office applications); Equipment Operations (General Office equipment).

Ability to: Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; READ & RECORD FIGURES ACCURATELY; Maintain accurate records; Prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; Gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; Testify in court regarding integrity of evidence..

(*) Developed after employment

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposed to hazardous chemicals; may be exposed to human body parts, explosives, bio-hazardous materials (e.g., blood, urine); may require travel.

• This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
• This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
• This position is subject to Federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.