Digital Evidence Technician Lake County

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential End of Year bonus

Annual allowance for health and wellness costs

Culture of personal and professional development

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Leadville is seeking a responsible individual for evidence management and community service. Candidates need a high school diploma and must demonstrate strong communication skills. Opportunities for training and additional pay for bilingual proficiency are available. The role involves detailed documentation and which may expose the employee to hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and a clean legal record.
• Ability to pass examinations including physical, psychological, polygraph, and interview.
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of information per regulations.
• Track and complete digital evidence requests.
• Assist with handling physical evidence.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Redaction software

Excel

Job description

Overview

• The Lake County Sheriff's Office is willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates a passion for law enforcement and living and working in Lake County. Not required to be P.O.S.T. certified or sworn law enforcement.
• Additional pay potential for fluency in Spanish, degrees in postsecondary education, certified Evidence Technicians, and other training certificates.
• The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for someone with a strong desire to serve our community with professionalism and honesty. Must possess good communication skills and a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Service and Excellence. The ability to connect with a diverse community in a rural setting, preferably with bilingual proficiency and a desire for public service.
• County employees may be eligible to receive an annual allowance for health and wellness costs.
• Potential for End of Year bonus. Based on months of service within the year.
• Culture of personal and professional development through skills instructor courses, education, higher learning, etc.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills incentive. A supplemental pay increase to salary is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.

Position Summary

• Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state, and city/county rules and regulations.
• Maintains the system of identification and retention of all digital media from body-worn cameras.
• Maintains an inventory of body-worn camera-related hardware.
• Tracks and completes digital evidence requests received by the department, including utilizing redaction software, in accordance with federal/state statutes and departmental policies.
• Maintains positive and professional communication with the District Attorney's Office, Defense Attorneys, and the general public.
• Reviews and edits case files in the department’s Record Management System as it relates to property and evidence.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Assists with disposition procedures for all evidence, which includes but is not limited to, data entry (Excel experience helpful), case research, communication with the public, communication with the District Attorney’s Office, review of relevant statutes and policies, and handling of physical evidence.
• Handling of physical evidence is required, including biohazard material, sharp objects, firearms, heavy objects, and other potentially dangerous materials. Personal protective equipment will be provided.
• Assists with other Property/Evidence Technician duties as required.
• The right candidate may show potential to be trained in more advanced duties, including evidence seizure, evidence transfer, introductory forensic analysis, processing search warrants, and responding to other unique situations as they arise.

General Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Perform daily duties listed above with accuracy, intense attention to detail, and a high level of ethical responsibility.
• Ensure all activities are properly documented as needed by statute, policy, and for use in court.
• Follow the Lake County Sheriff’s Office policy and procedure guidelines as well as the Lake County Employee Handbook.
• Able to work with limited supervision and think critically about how to solve problems.
• Handle complaints from citizens and escalate issues to Supervisor if necessary.
• Perform a range of duties that may involve standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions, including rain, sleet, hail, and snow – and under extreme time constraints.
• Maintain strong time management skills to meet deadlines and maintain a manageable work flow.
• Able to work alone and with minimal guidance or supervision. Be self-motivated and display a good sense of self-initiative.
• Not Applicable

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in a relatable preferred.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Colorado driver’s license, clean criminal record, and clean driver’s record.
• Ability to pass all required examinations within the testing process, including a physical ability exam, Psychological exam, Polygraph exam, background exam, written and oral exams, and final Sheriff’s interview.
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist, reach, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to write, type, and perform other office duties.
• Read and write the English language with conciseness and understandable vocabulary.
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish.

Hazard Notice

Employee may be exposed to and be required to work with biohazard and other dangerous materials (personal protective equipment provided).

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Ability to work indoors in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Ability to work indoors in an office environment with prolonged periods of standing and walking while carrying objects.
• Attend training and seminars as deemed necessary by the Evidence Supervisor.
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist, reach and lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability dexterity to write, type and perform other office duties.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately two (2) to four (4) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.