Evidence Custodian/Casefile Manager

Amentum•Forest Park, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Evidence Custodian/Casefile Manager to support exploitation missions both CONUS and OCONUS. This role involves monitoring forensic laboratory cases, interacting with various divisions, and maintaining surveillance of workload and ongoing programs. The position requires minimal supervision, with the expectation to keep the lead informed of unusual situations and potential problems, recommending courses of action. The Evidence Custodian/Casefile Manager will monitor laboratory workload, collect and maintain data on customer service quality (productivity, timeliness, satisfaction), and manage the laboratory evidence processing operation and facility. A key responsibility is ensuring all evidence is handled in accordance with Army, Federal, and local regulations, maintaining 100% accountability, and keeping submitting agencies informed of case status. This role also acts as quality control for forensic casework, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and assists in developing policies and procedures that impact the lab's operational function. Additionally, the position serves as a liaison with the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), and other agencies on forensic/biometric requirements and collaborates with DOD, law enforcement, deployed laboratories, and FXD management for standardization and efficiency improvements.

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.
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.