Evidence Intake Technician

Evidence Intake Technician (260003RI) Public Safety Agency Contact Name and Information: Kate Veeley | View email address on click.appcast.io Work Location HP Crime Lab, 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43209 Primary Location United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus Schedule Full-time Primary Job Skill Laboratory Technical Skills Data Entry Evidence Collection Auditing Court Administration Laboratory Records Management Professional Skills Analyzation Attention to Detail Ethics and Values Situational Awareness Observation Agency Overview Ohio State Highway Patrol Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism. Job Description Report in Location: 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43209 Hours Worked: 8:00am to 5:00pm; may be subject to after‑hours call in. Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety Multiple pay increases over the first years of service! Free Parking! Responsibilities Process, examine, and preserve all evidence and property submissions collected from crime scenes or hazardous situations and submitted to laboratory by internal and/or external law enforcement officers to aid in criminal prosecutions. Examine evidence submissions in accordance with OSHP Policies & Procedures guided by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), Ohio Department of Health, internal control procedures & laboratory best practices to ensure the integrity & safety of evidence handling. Analyze evidence receipt form for incoming evidence submissions to ensure key information is not missing; ensure all evidence and/or property is properly stored, warehoused, & packaged. Oversee evidence management in the laboratory information management system. Examine, verify, and validate requests for destruction of evidence and/or property. Benefits Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Qualifications Formal education in arithmetic that includes calculating fractions, decimals & percentages and in reading, writing & speaking English; AND 12 months experience working in a forensic laboratory, biology, medical office laboratory or chemistry laboratory, law enforcement agency or legal environment; AND 6 months training or experience in inventory control (e.g., receiving, storing & dispensing of materials). -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 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. Background Check Information 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 from carrying, transporting, or otherwise possessing firearm(s) and/or ammunition, or from using or consuming marijuana in any form, including recreational marijuana, Ohio adult use cannabis, medical marijuana, or otherwise. As a result, the presence of marijuana in a drug test, even if used in accordance with Ohio Law, will be a positive drug test result which could result in denial of employment. Position is identified as safety sensitive and is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24. ADA Statement 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. Drug‑Free Workplace 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr