What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Specialist- Crime Scene Unit position at houstonforensicscience?
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Crime Scene Unit (CSU) Support
Supervisor, the Crime Scene Unit Support Specialist will perform a
broad range of tasks that support the operations and accreditation
needs of the crime scene unit. The Crime Scene Support Specialist will
interface with the crime scene unit, external agencies, and other HFSC
departments as needed. Specific duties may be divided into task
specific roles and include, but are not limited to:
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Creates case assignments for the Unit for report writing purposes. This includes both physical case files and digital assignments within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) .
- Disseminates digital evidence to CSU stakeholders.
- Assists with records management
o Maintains CSU case file organization.
o Performs quarterly audits of completed case files, ensuring that all contributing parties to the case file are included.
o Assists in filing CSU case files and chain of custody forms.
o Creates case assignments for the Unit for report writing purposes.
o Scans and uploads various documents into corresponding cases within LIMS.
o Fulfills CSU Records Requests.
o Acts as a liaison to divisions regarding internal case information.
- Creates cases from outside agencies in LIMS via submission forms and/or other systems.
- Uploads of evidence lists to HFSC’s Where’s My Result portal, or equivalent.
- Maintains organization of CSU Locker/Drying Cabinet Logs.
- Acts a liaison between CSU and Logistics:
o Retrieves packages and supplies from Storeroom.
o Responsible for purchase workflows and maintenance of receipts for purchases.
- Manages CSU’s fleet
- Manages Uniform/Equipment ordering, inventory, and storage.
- Performs routine safety checks – eye wash stations, security walk throughs, safety committee meetings, fire extinguisher check.
- Acts as building escort in CSU secured areas for external parties.
- Assists both Training and Support Supervisors with training the unit on casefile workflows and casefile transfers.
- Assists in creating an array of spreadsheets that capture data for statistical purposes as requested.
- Works with Training Supervisor to coordinate training registrations for the unit and is responsible for uploading training materials for CSIs.
- Performs or coordinates equipment maintenance to meet accreditation and unit needs (laser range finder, photo markers, rulers, cameras, generator, camera equipment, FARO, drying cabinets, etc.).
- Other duties, as assigned.