Evidence Technician

Duties:

Essential Functions

• Operates general office equipment, including but not limited to computers, printers, scanners, and general warehouse equipment;
• Operates the evidence management, court, and jail systems applications;
• Operates a digital telephone system in order to receive, transfer, and place calls;
• Performs intake inspection and processing of evidentiary items;
• Maintains chain of custody and integrity of all evidentiary items;
• Releases evidentiary items to prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and the public;
• Assists the public with inquiries by scheduling releases and/or coordinating the disposition of items;
• Maintains confidentiality for all cases and subjects;
• Processes items for auction or disposal as approved;
• Responds to email requests and inquiries from prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and the public;
• Understands and processes invoices, crime lab processing requests, and supplemental materials;
• Maintains digital and physical files on all evidentiary items entered;
• Processes required notification for all lost and found and safekeeping items;
• Responds to written correspondence from the public, as well as from incarcerated individuals;
• Assists law enforcement personnel with the ISP Prelog submission system;
• Assists and advises law enforcement personnel on proper packaging and handling of evidentiary items.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Knowledge of legal procedures, documents, and terminology preferred;
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm;
• Provide excellent customer service and support to our law enforcement partners;
• Ability to effectively demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships;
• Attend IAPE evidence management classes and work towards certification process;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Other Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license and pass a Driving Record Check;
• These positions have been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• May be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Some areas may require the ability to lift greater weights and/or use a variety of safety ladders, handcarts, and dollies;
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Some tasks may require sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, bending, kneeling, and twisting to move large or heavy objects;
• May be required to work any day of the week and any shift; including weekends and holidays;
• Work is performed in both a standard office and outdoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions;
• Work duties and tasks for some Evidence Tech positions may be performed within the jail environment and in close contact with inmates or criminal offenders;
• Ability to perform duties professionally while observing emotionally stressful situations and outcomes;
• Work environment may require exposure to hazardous materials including, but not limited to, narcotics, weapons, bodily fluids, and other crime-related evidence.

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