Employment Opportunity

Property & Evidence Technician

Northfield Police Department, Northfield, Minnesota

Salary: $31.40 - $40.01 per hour

Final Filing Date: July 18, 2025

With general supervision performs a variety of routine clerical, professional and technical administrative and field work involving the detection, collection, preservation, receipt, storage, and release of property and evidence in accordance with State law as a non-sworn (civilian) police employee.

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Duties

Receive, document, process, and store evidence and property
Maintain strict chain-of-custody and legal integrity for court use
Transport evidence for forensic testing; respond to subpoenas and testify in court
Assist officers and investigators with evidence tracking and crime scene support
Perform crime scene documentation, photography, and evidence analysis
Manage firearms returns, forfeitures, and ATF tracing
Handle requests from attorneys, courts, and other agencies using digital evidence systems
Administer facility access systems and assist with building security video exports

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree plus 2–3 years of relevant administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates equivalent skills
Valid Minnesota Driver’s License
Strong computer proficiency and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field
Current or previous work in a law enforcement environment
Certification as an Evidence Custodian or Crime Scene Technician
Experience with CJIS systems and/or other evidence/property room operations

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

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: June 29, 2025

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