Evidence Technician

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Duties

Examples of Duties

• Receives, maintains, and releases custody of evidence, which includes evaluating and documenting evidence received and released.
• Prepares and places evidence for storage and/or laboratory testing, which includes: submitting laboratory submissions; properly sealing and packaging evidence; labeling evidence; storing evidence in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; creating photographic and/or videotapes of evidence; transporting evidence; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Enters information into applicable databases and filing documents.
• Provides information and assistance to the court, investigators, owners, other agencies, and/or other interested parties in obtaining information on evidence contained in storage, utilizing established procedures and guidelines.
• Monitors evidence storage areas utilizing established security standards; ensures proper temperatures are maintained for sensitive items.
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, logs, and/or other related items utilizing established guidelines.
• Maintains work environment, equipment, and vehicles utilized in the day-to-day activities of unit operations.
• Destroys and/or disposes of evidence utilizing established procedures.
• Participates in depositions and/or testifies in court proceedings.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diploma (G.E.D.), AND one (1) year of experience in a property accountability system; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License and Certification Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge of (position requirements at entry):

• Inventory principles, practices, and procedures;
• Applicable equipment and tools utilized in the industry;
• Customer service principles;
• Criminal justice system;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
• Basic criminal forensics;
• Property accounting procedures.

Skills in (position requirements at entry):

• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Providing customer service;
• Monitoring and maintaining evidence and inventory;
• Preparing and maintaining reports, logs, records, and files;
• Using applicable tools and equipment in the industry;
• Maintaining legal chain of custody;
• Safeguarding evidence;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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