Evidence Technician

Duties: Perform technical duties in the operation of the Police Evidence Control Division. Responsible for record keeping, custody and control of property and evidence in the Evidence Control Division. Performs inventory control of evidence and property by maintaining a computer database and/or other records of property and evidence. Preserves physical evidence in criminal investigations (such as guns, narcotics and cash) and safeguards evidence and other property to ensure evidence is preserved for examination and court presentation. Assigns lab numbers and storage locations to evidence and/or stored property. Develops evidence statistics. Provides for and maintains records of the release and/or disposal of evidence property in accordance with departmental policies. Prepares chain of custody paperwork to issue and receive evidence. Orders and maintains supplies for the booking and storage of evidence. Testifies in court as a witness. Warehouses evidence in accordance with city, state and federal policy and procedure, and laws that govern evidence/property.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Minimum of six to eight years’ experience in clerical, warehousing, shipping and receiving, bookkeeping and inventory control or a related field, preferably in law enforcement and/or a high security environment. Proficient in electronic file management. Competent in the use of spreadsheet applications including the ability to create and format a spreadsheet and use formulas. Valid Texas driver’s license.