Evidence Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Securely maintains, accurately records and properly handles evidence for police, crime laboratory or court examination.
• Sends and receives evidence and reports to State, Federal and other designated crime labs
• Travels to crime labs to hand deliver and receive evidence for processing
• Receives, processes and distributes crime lab reports
• Returns, by U.S. Mail or in person, evidence to rightful owner upon release by the Court or other lawful authority
• Enters and updates computerized records of evidence and maintains proper chain-of-custody
• Maintains and ensures that evidence equipment is in proper working condition, and ensures the evidence processing area is clean and organized
• Fingerprints individuals for AFIS elimination purposes, background checks and other purposes
• Testifies in various court proceedings; delivers evidence to the State's Attorney for examination and criminal trial purposes
• Registers sex offenders pursuant to the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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

Requirements

Required / Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete L.E.A.D.S. certification within one year of employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Class D driver's license (or obtain within 3 weeks of employment) and a safe driving record.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and tact

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a law enforcement agency
• Current Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (L.E.A.D.S.) certification

Background Check Information:

• This is a sensitive and critical position within the Urbana Police Department. For that reason, a conditional offer of employment extended to the selected candidate will include a check of professional references, a background investigation including fingerprinting, and a psychological evaluation. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, information obtained in background checks will be considered in the context of the nature of the job, the nature of the offense, and the time that has passed since the offense. An arrest and/or criminal conviction does not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration.

Selection Process:

• The application will serve as the Civil Service exam; applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score will be placed on an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: ranija.turner@urbanail.gov or call (217) 384-6295. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.

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