Evidence Custodian/Casefile Manager

Amentum•Forest Park, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Evidence Custodian/Casefile Manager to support exploitation missions CONUS and OCONUS. This role involves monitoring forensic laboratory cases, interacting with scientific and administrative staff, and maintaining surveillance of ongoing workload and programs. The position requires minimal supervision, with the expectation to keep the lead informed of unusual situations and potential problems, recommending courses of action. Responsibilities include monitoring laboratory workload, collecting data on customer service quality (productivity, timeliness, satisfaction), managing the laboratory evidence processing operation and facility, and ensuring all evidence handling complies with Army, Federal, and local regulations. The role also involves monitoring adherence to evidence handling procedures, ensuring 100% evidence accountability, and keeping submitting agencies informed of case status with prompt and accurate responses. Additionally, the Evidence Custodian/Casefile Manager will act as quality control for forensic casework, assist in developing policies and procedures, identify needs and requirements, and serve as a liaison with the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), and other agencies on forensic/biometric requirements. Collaboration with DOD, law enforcement agencies, deployed laboratories, and FXD management is expected to enhance laboratory efficiencies.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in receiving and documenting evidence.
Two (2) years of experience in maintenance of evidentiary integrity and chain of custody.
Two (2) years of experience in preparation of examination requests.
Two (2) years of experience in preparing, transmitting, and receiving mail evidence packages.
Experience in writing technical reports, justification of technical recommendations and presenting briefs.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior members of DoD organizations.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to utilize web-based applications, entering and extracting data for the purposes of tracking and reporting on case files.
Able to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
US citizenship is required to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
Must be able to obtain a US passport.
Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

An active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Previous experience supporting the Forensic Exploitation Department (FXD).

Responsibilities

Monitor forensic laboratory cases received.
Interact closely with all divisions, encompassing the work of scientific professionals and administrative employees.
Maintain surveillance of workload and programs in progress throughout the laboratory.
Monitor laboratory workload, collect and maintain data related to customer service quality including productivity, timeliness, and level of customer satisfaction.
Manage laboratory evidence processing operation and facility.
Ensure all evidence submitted to the laboratory is handled in accordance with all Army, Federal, and local regulations.
Monitor adherence to evidence handling procedures; ensures 100% accountability of evidence received and ensures submitting agencies are kept apprised of case status and given prompt and accurate responses to inquiries and requests.
Act as quality control for all forensic casework performed to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and organizational standards.
Assist with the development of policies, plans and procedures that impact the lab's overall operational function.
Identifies needs and requirements.
Serve as a liaison with Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ) and other agencies and organizations on matters relating to forensic/biometric requirements in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Collaborate and coordinate with DOD, law enforcement agencies, deployed laboratories, and the Forensic Exploitation Department (FXD) management regarding standardization to enhance the efficiencies of the laboratories.