Evidence Technician

Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of tasks associated with the receipt, storage, tracking and safekeeping of crime scene evidence and property according to Federal regulations and rules of criminal procedure.
• Documents all handling of evidence and property from intake through final disposition, and maintains chain of custody, as well as entering that data into computer systems and case files.
• Conducts regular inventory of evidence room and property; organizes and maintains order in the property and evidence storage rooms.
• Handle requests from the public regarding return of personal property and evidence.
• Research cases to track statute of limitations and legal time frames, and checks for compliance to those regulations.
• Generates special and periodic reports.
• Primary hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; occasionally called in to store or retrieve evidence during off hours. On call weekends and holidays as needed.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; and two year's bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law enforcement agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Typing test of 35 wpm with 90% accuracy is required. (If opened to Police Department employees only OR COSA employees only- the typing test will be waived.)
• Upon being hired, will receive and be required to maintain certification from, Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians (T.A.P.E.I.T.).
• A valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record is required.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Required Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Required Skill in:

• Record keeping and retrieval.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic data entry and bookkeeping skills.

Additional Information:

• May be called to testify in civil or criminal court proceedings regarding evidence collected at crime scenes.
• This is a security sensitive position.
• Candidates will be subject to an extensive background investigation which includes credit history and polygraph exam.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform moderate physical work, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

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