Evidence & Property Clerk — Law Enforcement Support

City of Idaho Falls; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life

PERSI retirement benefits

Job summary

The City of Idaho Falls is seeking an Evidence Technician to perform working level technical clerical and administrative duties in handling evidence and property linked to law enforcement. You will manage storage, security, and documentation to ensure proper disposition according to policy and law.

You will log evidence transactions, assist investigators, and coordinate with laboratories for testing and destruction, while maintaining custody and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and court regulations regarding property/evidence custody.
• Familiarity with evidence management software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, inventory, and maintain security of property and evidence.
• Log and track property/evidence transactions and custody.
• Prepare disposal/destruction orders in accordance with policy and law.
• Package and mail evidence to state labs and re-enter upon return.
• Provide testimony in legal proceedings when required.
• Maintain records, chain of custody, and audits for the evidence room.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Office software

Data entry/records management

Interpersonal communication

Criminal history research (NCIC/ILETS)

Education

High school diploma

1 year related experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Evidence management software

Windows

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

The City of Idaho Falls is seeking an Evidence Technician to perform working level technical clerical and administrative duties in handling evidence and property linked to law enforcement. You will manage storage, security, and documentation to ensure proper disposition according to policy and law.

You will log evidence transactions, assist investigators, and coordinate with laboratories for testing and destruction, while maintaining custody and confidentiality.