Crime Scene Investigator

To serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police (ISP) whose primary responsibility is to provide routine laboratory services and forensic support at crime scenes with associated court presentation, and as directed, maintain the security and quality assurance standards for evidence handling and storage at district facilities.

Job Duties

• Identify, examine, collect, and process evidence at crime scenes.
• Perform forensic tests to produce, develop, or enhance identification of evidence.
• Assist as directed in the security, management, and quality assurance protocols of the district evidence system in area of responsibility.
• Acquire and maintain proficiency in crime scene investigation.
• Perform administrative and support functions as necessary to maintain crime scene investigation service.
• Ensure the timely transportation of evidence to/from a laboratory and/or a district.
• Maintain effective communication with the scientific and criminal justice communities and Department personnel.
• Satisfactory completion of an ISP recognized crime scene investigation training/testing program.
• Participate in a proficiency testing program.
• Work under the direction of a higher-level crime scene investigator or supervisor including the review of records.
• Communicate crime scene investigation procedures, methodology, policies, and conclusions to various elements in the criminal justice system, including court testimony as an expert witness.
• Coordinate forensic investigations at crime scenes that may include autopsies, as well as the identification, documentation, collection, packaging, and preservation of evidence utilizing the approved Crime Scene Investigation Procedures Manual.
• Conduct preliminary examinations of evidence for establishing probable cause within limits of Forensic Services Division (FSD) policy.
• Demonstrate communication skills and forensic science knowledge.
• Assist in maintenance of crime scene investigation and safety equipment.
• Assist in the performance of periodic inspections of the district evidence facilities and ensure inventories and evidence destruction are conducted as required.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs for crime scene investigation.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and FSD policies.
• Perform other duties as required.