Evidence Collection Technician

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irving Police Department seeks a Property Evidence/Records Clerk to support locating and seizing stolen property, logging evidence, and processing through the Irving Municipal Court to establish ownership. The role includes auditing pawn shops for compliance and maintaining transaction records in databases.

Responsibilities include researching serial numbers across law enforcement databases, assisting in homicide case files, and transporting SANE evidence kits when needed.

Qualifications

• Clerical and customer service experience are beneficial.
• Must have or be able to obtain NCIC certification and Texas driver’s license.
• Duties may require lifting up to 50 pounds and access to CJIS.
• Candidates will be subject to polygraph exam and criminal history check.
• Must not have a Class B misdemeanor in past 10 years; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Locate and seize stolen property; log evidence into the property room.
• Process through Irving Municipal Court to establish ownership.
• Inspect pawn shops and regulated stores for compliance with statutes.
• Retrieve copies of store transactions and maintain in database.
• Research and run property transaction serial numbers through databases.
• Disseminate property evidence information to investigators and testify in court property hearings.
• Transport SANE evidence kits to forensic labs when necessary; assist in homicide case files.
• Oversee false alarm reduction program; handle appeals and resident/business concerns.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Lift up to 50 pounds

CJIS access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCIC certification

Texas driver’s license

Job description

This position performs multiple duties related to locating and seizing stolen property, logging evidence into the property room, and processing through the Irving Municipal Court to establish ownership. Duties also include inspecting and monitoring pawn shops and other regulated stores to ensure compliance with state and local regulatory statutes; retrieving copies of store transactions and maintaining transaction in database; researching and running property transaction serial numbers through law enforcement and commercial databases to identify stolen property as evidence and logging into the property room for disposition; disseminating property evidence information and trends with criminal investigators, and acting as a department representative in municipal court property hearings; retrieving and securely transporting Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) evidence kits from medical facilities to forensic labs for analysis or the property room when necessary; assisting in compiling homicide case files, ensuring accurate documentation, and storage; and overseeing the false alarm reduction program, handling appeals and resident/business concerns. Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of high school required. Clerical and customer service experience is beneficial. Must have, or be able to obtain, NCIC certification and an appropriate Texas driver’s license. Dutiesmay require lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and will involve access to sensitive Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), which requires that a thorough background check be conducted.Candidates will be subject to a polygraph exam and criminal history check. Must not have any criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered.Normal schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday with some evenings hours. Applicants must submit hours of availability with application.

PAY GRADE GG13 / FULL PAY RANGE $20.85 - $29.38 PER HOUR

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online.

The Irving Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community-based policing and providing the best possible service to the residence of Irving. We embrace the vision that Irving will be the model for safe and beautiful neighborhoods; a vibrant economy; and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. With compassion, integrity and innovation, we strive to institute trust and promote a high quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.