Crime Scene Support & Records Coordinator

Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Forensic Science Center in Houston, TX, seeks a Crime Scene Unit Support Specialist to assist with administration and accreditation needs of the CSU, interfacing with internal teams and external agencies.

Responsibilities include maintaining case file organization, auditing files, filing chain of custody, scanning documents in LIMS, and supporting training and logistics while ensuring accurate records and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months' experience related to administrative tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, troubleshoot effectively, and make timely decisions.
• Demonstrated sound organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint; familiarity with LIMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains CSU case file organization.
• Performs quarterly audits of completed case files, ensuring all contributing parties are included.
• Assists in filing CSU case files and chain of custody forms.
• Creates case assignments for the Unit for report writing purposes.
• Scans and uploads documents into cases within LIMS.
• Fulfills CSU Records Requests.
• Acts as a liaison to divisions regarding internal case information.
• Creates cases from outside agencies in LIMS via submission forms.
• Uploads evidence lists to HFSC's Where's My Result portal.
• Maintains organization of CSU Locker/Drying Cabinet Logs.
• Retrieves packages and supplies from Storeroom.
• Manages purchase workflows and maintenance of receipts for purchases.

Skills

Communication

Detail Orientation

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Access

Job description

Houston Forensic Science Center in Houston, TX, seeks a Crime Scene Unit Support Specialist to assist with administration and accreditation needs of the CSU, interfacing with internal teams and external agencies.

Responsibilities include maintaining case file organization, auditing files, filing chain of custody, scanning documents in LIMS, and supporting training and logistics while ensuring accurate records and efficient operations.