Property and Evidence Technician

Duties

As the Property and Evidence Technician, you will:

• Respond to calls for service of crime scene processing as directed by the SSD Lieutenant or Criminal Investigations Section supervisor.
• Receive, package, document, and store evidence or found items submitted by police officers.
• Research cases for court dispositions or supplemental police reports and advise on the disposal of evidence.
• Properly dispose of and document evidence that is no longer needed.
• Return evidence or found property to lawful owners.
• Deposit and document currency submitted by officers into City of San Luis General Fund Account and document such transaction.
• Process evidence for a wide variety of crime scenes such as homicides, suicides, officer-involved shootings, domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse and suspicious, natural and accidental death scenes.
• Maintain manual and computerized records, including evidence custody documents, chain of custody documents, property receipts, property control files, and related reports.
• Transport materials and documents.
• Inspect, order, and maintain authorized department equipment/supplies that are used for processing crime scenes and/or gathering evidence.
• Support management of the digital evidence system by organizing and redacting digital video evidence upon request.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in record keeping, inventory control, or related field, preferably in a law enforcement or high security environment.

Licenses and Certificates:

• All Licenses and Certifications required must be maintained throughout employment.
• A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Special Requirements:

• Residency within 25 miles of San Luis and within the US.
• Must have the ability to pass an extensive background check, including a polygraph examination.

Desired/Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• San Luis residency.

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