Evidence Technician

Duties

Essential Duties

• Properly store and catalog evidence in secure facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols. Implement and maintain an organized system for easy retrieval and tracking.
• Record any movement of evidence released to responsible parties and track the location of such evidence.
• Routinely audit the evidence inventory and updates status as needed.
• Retrieve evidence with a Return of Property Order as requested.
• Follow destruction policies established by the Medical Examiners Office.
• Coordinate with proper authorities when firearm and drug destruction is necessary.
• Testify in court when necessary.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of prior experience in the criminal justice system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills are necessary to manage and track evidence effectively.
• The ability to handle requests and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• The Technician must have the ability to maintain confidential information and handle sensitive matters.
• Ability to work seamlessly as part of a team.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or a related field.
• Proven working experience as an Evidence Technician or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of evidence handling and chain of custody procedures.
• Familiarity with forensic investigation methods and techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficient in using specialized software and technology for evidence management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in relevant computer software applications, including inventory management systems and database software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this position, he employee is frequently required to:

• Stand for a prolonged period and engage in frequent bending, twisting / rotating at the waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Walk for prolonged periods of time delivering evidentiary material.
• Lift and/or move evidence storage bins and file folder boxes/materials with a weight over a hundred (100) lbs. varied distances.
• Carry evidence storage bins and file folder boxes/materials with a weight over fifty (50) lbs. varied distances.
• Work under adverse and extremely unpleasant conditions such as abnormal sight, sounds, taste, and odors.
• Occasionally working with machinery (using specialized equipment)
• Occasionally climb over five (5) stairs, ladders over six (6) feet, sitting for prolonged periods of time and engage in typing, reading, reaching, talking, listening, and interacting with law enforcement.
• As needed push and/or move evidence storage bins and file folder boxes/materials with a weight over two hundred (200) lbs. varied distances.

Work Environment

• The Evidence Technician will predominantly work in an office setting.

Other

• Demonstrating reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to upholding ethical standards in handling evidence.
• May require use of a private vehicle.
• There will be a need to work extended hours.

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