Evidence Technician

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evidence Technician provides technical assistance by collecting and preserving crime scene evidence and performing photographic laboratory work; examines and processes evidence in the laboratory for trace evidence and latent fingerprints; coordinates the intake, storage, chain of custody and disposal of all evidence. This is a non-sworn journey level classification located in the Sheriff’s department.

Individuals in this class are responsible for providing technical assistance to sworn peace

Qualifications

• Experience: One year in technical photographic, laboratory, diagramming and evidence collection with related processes and equipment.
• Education/Training: Specialized training in evidence collection and storage.

Responsibilities

• Collect and preserve crime scene evidence and perform photographic laboratory work.
• Examine and process evidence in the laboratory for trace evidence and latent fingerprints.
• Coordinate intake, storage, chain of custody and disposal of all evidence.

Skills

Technical photography

Laboratory work

Evidence collection

Diagramming

Education

Specialized training in evidence collection and storage

Job description

Dedicated to Our Community!

The Sheriff’s office is dedicated to the protection and well‑being of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.

The values of the Sheriff’s Office are to bring:

Professionalism: Performing to the highest standards with integrity, ethical behavior and accountability.

Trust: Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations.

Courage: To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty.

Innovation: Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes.

Teamwork: Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas.

Service: Providing professional assistance in support of the community's best interests and well‑being.

Respect: To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences.

THE POSITION

The Evidence Technician provides technical assistance by collecting and preserving crime scene evidence and performing photographic laboratory work; examines and processes evidence in the laboratory for trace evidence and latent fingerprints; coordinates the intake, storage, chain of custody and disposal of all evidence.

This is a non-sworn journey level classification located in the Sheriff’s department. Individuals in this class are responsible for providing technical assistance to sworn peace officers in the investigations, arrest and prosecution of criminal cases and the safekeeping of evidence and other property.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full‑time and part‑time regular, limited‑term or extra‑help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: One year of technical photographic, laboratory, diagramming and evidence collection experience with knowledge of related processes and equipment used including evidence preservation and analysis.

Education/Training: Specialized training in the field of evidence collection and storage.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Work outside normal business hours may be required.
• Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and/or policies.

SELECTION PROCESS

11/13/26 – 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre‑scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self‑schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.