What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Evidence Specialist position at City of Indianapolis?
Overview
Position is responsible for providing a wide variety of diverse and complex forensic support functions for the laboratory. Responsible for the evidentiary control of all physical evidence entering and exiting the laboratory; and the coordination of requests for forensic analysis, to meet the needs of various forensic disciplines throughout the laboratory. Controls the submission and release of all forensic evidence from outside police agencies. Reviews information and triages requests for forensic analysis to determine appropriate forensic analysis to be performed. Performs a wide variety of assigned forensic support functions for law enforcement agencies throughout Marion County. This classification is distinguished by the increased scope, variety, and complexity of work assignments to include the assignment of forensic analysts requests and handling/transporting physical evidence within the I-MCFSA. Provides information concerning the status of forensic analysis; responds to inquiries from various public safety agencies and determines the appropriate course of action to resolve or address concerns that may develop. Position requires the knowledge of established policies and procedures related to physical evidence and forensic analysis, which controls most of the actions in this position, and is critical to the operations of the laboratory. Incumbent may also rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assignments in a timely manner with a high emphasis on placing information into the various data formats. Other duties and tasks are routine in nature and performed under minimal supervision following standard procedures.
Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency is to serve the Marion County Community and supports the needs of the Criminal Justice System by providing services in Crime Scene Processing, Forensic Document Examinations, Latent Print Processing and Examination, Blood Alcohol Analysis, Fire Debris Analysis, Seized Drugs Analysis, Firearms Examinations and NIBIN, DNA and Serology Analysis and Forensic Evidence Technician (Morgue Liaison) services. The agency cultivates a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses, maybe considered. Five (5) years’ experience in crime scene processing or five (5) years law enforcement experience from a certified law enforcement academy, and experience in digital photography and alternative light sources may be used as a degree equivalent. Incumbent shall maintain proficiency through annual proficiency testing. Incumbent must be willing and capable of completing an internal/external training program determined by the Forensic Evidence Technician Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Program, and capable of completing additional specialized training, as required or available, from Federal, State and Local agencies, and other organizations. Should have knowledge of the criminal justice system and familiarity with the sensitive and confidential nature of evidence managing and examination. Must be able to establish and set priorities according to time sensitive information in order to have continued success in this position. Must be able to communicate effectively in oral, verbal, and written formats.
Preferred Job Requirements And Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses, including minimum qualifications listed.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
Position is responsible for providing a wide variety of diverse and complex forensic support functions for the laboratory. Responsible for the evidentiary control of all physical evidence entering and exiting the laboratory; and the coordination of requests for forensic analysis, to meet the needs of various forensic disciplines throughout the laboratory. Controls the submission and release of all forensic evidence from outside police agencies. Reviews information and triages requests for forensic analysis to determine appropriate forensic analysis to be performed. Performs a wide variety of assigned forensic support functions for law enforcement agencies throughout Marion County. This classification is distinguished by the increased scope, variety, and complexity of work assignments to include the assignment of forensic analysts requests and handling/transporting physical evidence within the I-MCFSA. Provides information concerning the status of forensic analysis; responds to inquiries from various public safety agencies and determines the appropriate course of action to resolve or address concerns that may develop. Position requires the knowledge of established policies and procedures related to physical evidence and forensic analysis, which controls most of the actions in this position, and is critical to the operations of the laboratory. Incumbent may also rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assignments in a timely manner with a high emphasis on placing information into the various data formats. Other duties and tasks are routine in nature and performed under minimal supervision following standard procedures.
Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency is to serve the Marion County Community and supports the needs of the Criminal Justice System by providing services in Crime Scene Processing, Forensic Document Examinations, Latent Print Processing and Examination, Blood Alcohol Analysis, Fire Debris Analysis, Seized Drugs Analysis, Firearms Examinations and NIBIN, DNA and Serology Analysis and Forensic Evidence Technician (Morgue Liaison) services. The agency cultivates a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
- Responsible for forensic support in the identification, preservation, and collection of forensic evidence at autopsies, provides a wide variety of morgue liaison and laboratory activities, which involve assisting the forensic pathologist with complex medicolegal autopsies involving homicides, suicides, vehicle crash fatalities, and drowning
- Assists in developing and/or implementing forensic and morgue liaison programs; confers with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to coordinate work activities at the morgue and/or in the laboratory
- Provides preliminary analysis of acquired or assigned evidence, to include testimony as an expert in court
- Ensures that the total work product meets all appropriate scientific, legal and accreditation requirements
- Trains new employees as assigned
- Provides fingerprint collection, DNA collection/swabbing, photography and collection of evidence obtained during the autopsy, such as spent bullets and fingernail scrapings
- Responsible for completing law enforcement agency requests for the duplication of videos of evidentiary value
- Ensures that appropriate quality assurance and quality control methodologies are employed throughout their section of the laboratory and/or work area, should there be multiple workstations
- Provides expert testimony in court
- Assists the Unit Supervisor with the evaluation of uploaded and duplicate crime scene videos of evidentiary value to ensure they meet laboratory quality standards in preparation for trial
- Assists the Unit Supervisor to develop, implement, and provide technical guidance to all employees within the laboratory to insure QA/QC, per accreditation guidelines
- Implements newly developed technologies as it pertains to the position
- Recommends modification of practices as required for the operation of the unit
- Reviews statistical data and ensure compliance with appropriate scientific, legal and government regulations
- Serves as a liaison between I-MCFSA and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure that scientific and administrative support is provided
- Assists in conducting training, as directed, for new employees and law enforcement agencies, to include basic evidence technician, crime scene, forensic illustration, and standing autopsies at the Marion County Coroner’s Office
- Attends seminars, meetings, and conferences to incorporate new developments into laboratory case work
- Presents results of laboratory training/research at conferences and/or publish results in scientific journals
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses, maybe considered. Five (5) years’ experience in crime scene processing or five (5) years law enforcement experience from a certified law enforcement academy, and experience in digital photography and alternative light sources may be used as a degree equivalent. Incumbent shall maintain proficiency through annual proficiency testing. Incumbent must be willing and capable of completing an internal/external training program determined by the Forensic Evidence Technician Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Program, and capable of completing additional specialized training, as required or available, from Federal, State and Local agencies, and other organizations. Should have knowledge of the criminal justice system and familiarity with the sensitive and confidential nature of evidence managing and examination. Must be able to establish and set priorities according to time sensitive information in order to have continued success in this position. Must be able to communicate effectively in oral, verbal, and written formats.
Preferred Job Requirements And Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses, including minimum qualifications listed.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
- For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
- All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
- 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
- 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
- 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
- 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
- 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation
- All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
Salary : $29 - $69
