Evidence Technician

Richland County Government; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Forensic Sciences Laboratory is seeking an Evidence Technician to manage physical evidence and property received from law enforcement. The role includes receipt, cataloguing, security, distribution and disposition, with responsibilities to testify in courts as needed.

The position also involves providing training on evidence and property handling and working under limited supervision in a forensic setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, catalog, distribute, secure and disposition of physical evidence and property.
• Provide testimony in federal, state and local courts.
• Provide training in matters of evidence and property.

Job description

ATTENTION: Must be a U.S. Citizen

With limited supervision, serve as an Evidence Technician for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Forensic Sciences Laboratory. Employee is primarily responsible for receipt, catalog, distribution, security and disposition of physical evidence and property received from law enforcement officials in the context of a criminal investigation and/or as found property. Employee provides testimony in federal, state and local courts in matters of evidence and property. Provides training in matters of evidence and property.

Compensation Range: $17.00 - $27.18