Operations Specialist - Evidence Custodian/Case File Manager

About the position

The position is a Full-Time Regular A (FTR-A) role located in Ft. Gillem, GA, with responsibilities centered around tracking and managing evidence through various forensic disciplines. The individual will maintain an accurate and traceable chain of custody in a laboratory setting, assist in reviewing and evaluating incoming evidence submissions, and help determine the nature and extent of examination requests. The role also involves assigning specific scientific disciplines to conduct necessary analyses.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge of tracking and managing of evidence through the different forensic disciplines while maintaining accurate and traceable chain of custody.
• Provide effective communication orally and in writing.
• Use Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to effectively and accurately present briefings, findings, and recommendations to all levels of management and to represent the forensic labs in varied capacities.
• Provide guidance relating to Army Regulation 195-5, Evidence Procedures and the DFSC evidence handling standard operating procedures as well as the range of administrative laws, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of a forensics laboratory.
• Utilize automated tools/databases such as WEAT, ABIS, AFIS, CODIS, CIDNE, EODIMS, etc.

Requirements

• High School diploma and 2-4 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years in a forensics lab showing expert knowledge of tracking and managing of evidence through the different forensic disciplines while maintaining accurate and traceable chain of custody.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including experience in writing technical reports and presenting briefs.
• Professional proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of logistics (shipping, receiving, ordering) for forensic lab necessities.
• Four (4) years of military operations experience with knowledge of military structures and procedures.
• Experience with Army Regulation 195-5, Evidence Procedures, and the DFSC evidence handling standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency with utilizing automated tools/databases such as WEAT, ABIS, AFIS, CODIS, CIDNE, EODIMS, etc.
• Must be able to pass security background investigation and to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS and to pass all deployment requirements for OCONUS medical screenings.

Benefits

• Legally required benefits
• Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement plan access
• Disability insurance
• Group life insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Section 125 reimbursement accounts
• Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
• Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program