ISP OPENS CSI POSITION FOR BLOOMINGTON DISTRICT

The Indiana State Police has announced the opening of a civilian Crime Scene Investigator position for the Bloomington District.

The annual salary for the position will be $66,534 and may be adjusted based on the applicant's education, experience, and training. The deadline for final application submissions is September 1, 2024, at 11:55 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Those interested can access and submit an online application through the Indiana State Police website: https://www.in.gov/isp/ Further information regarding the position is available at the Professional Staff Opportunities tab of the website including a job description under the “More Jobs” tab.   

Duties for the Bloomington District CSI include but are not limited to the following:

• Satisfactory completion of an ISP recognized crime scene investigation training/testing program.
• Participate in a proficiency testing program.
• Work under the direction of a higher-level crime scene investigator or supervisor including the review of records.
• Communicate crime scene investigation procedures, methodology, policies, and conclusions to various elements in the criminal justice system, including court testimony as an expert witness.
• Coordinate forensic investigations at crime scenes that may include autopsies, as well as the identification, documentation, collection, packaging, and preservation of evidence utilizing the approved Crime Scene Investigation Procedures Manual.
• Conduct preliminary examinations of evidence for establishing probable cause within limits of laboratory policy.
• Demonstrate communication skills and forensic science knowledge.
• Assist in maintenance of crime scene investigation and safety equipment.
• Assist in the performance of periodic inspections of the district evidence facilities and ensure inventories and evidence destruction are conducted as required.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs for crime scene investigation.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and Laboratory policies.
• Identify, examine, collect, and process evidence at crime scenes.
• Perform forensic tests to produce, develop, or enhance identification of evidence.
• Assist as directed in the security, management, and quality assurance protocols of the district evidence system in the area of responsibility.
• Acquire and maintain proficiency in crime scene investigation.
• Perform administrative and support functions as necessary to maintain crime scene investigation service.
• Ensure the timely transportation of evidence to/from a laboratory and/or a district.
• Maintain effective communication with the scientific and criminal justice communities and Department personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Applicants must be able to reside within 60 miles of the Bloomington District.