Created/Revised: 10/27/09
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
| DATE: October 23, 2009 | REQUISITION: 5562 |
| TITLE: Staff Associate I-Evidence Clerk | HIRING SALARY: $2,288-3,138/Month |
| DEPT: Criminal Justice, Forensic Science(SH Regional Crime Laboratory-The Woodlands, TX) | CLOSING DATE: October 30, 2009 or when filled |
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor's degree. No experience required. One (1) year of experience in research for a particular field involved with a grant or project would be helpful. Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.
NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Receives and accessions evidence, prepares case folders, and assigns laboratory numbers as per laboratory standard operating procedure. Files and places into storage evidence and case folders in an orderly manner consistent with laboratory policy. Writes reports from laboratory notes or other materials and will print then collate into the case folders. Will organize the reports and submit them for technical and administrative review. Will return evidence to agency of origin or other authorized persons after the final analysis and reporting is completed. Final copies of reports will be mailed or otherwise distributed to proper authorities or agencies. Provides administrative support to the crime laboratory. Requires close attention to detail.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise lower level non-professional clerks and staff or student assistants. Work is performed under general supervision. Prepares casework and receives, catalogs, and files evidence. Transcription and report writing of final reports from laboratory notes and case files. Collates printed reports and prepares case folders for technical and administrative review. Organizes and manages file system and files evidence in an orderly manner to allow rapid retrieval of evidence as needed. Collate subpoenas and serves as a liaison between the laboratory, courts and clients. Transfers evidence from laboratory back to submitting agency or designated authority after completion of analysis. Performs other related duties as assigned.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
As may be required by grant or project.
*This is a 1 year grant funded position.
Employment requires security clearance
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan &
Smoke/Drug Free Institution