Evidence Technician

Dakota County, Minnesota; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

County benefits

Vacation pay

Holiday hours

Job summary

Dakota County, Minnesota is seeking a part-time Evidence/Property Clerk within the Sheriff's Office for daytime operations at Hastings LE Center. This role coordinates daily evidence tasks, maintains chain of custody, inventories property, and supports crime-scene evidence collection while adhering to policy and statute.

Minimum qualifications include a high-school diploma and one year in criminal justice–related clerical work, or an equivalent mix of related experience and education.

Job description

POSTING TYPE: Open-Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
HOURS: Daytime- Part-Time- 20 hours per week.
SALARY RANGE: $25.06- $39.16 /hr (Grade 105)
LOCATION: Hastings Law Enforcement Center (LEC)
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 11/10/2026 at 4:30 p.m.

The position includes part-time County benefits, vacation/sick pay and holiday hours.

This position is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily evidence tasks involving the receipt, disposition, processing and storage of evidence or property. Receives evidence, logs, categorizes and stores property and evidence maintaining the chain of custody by utilizing the Sheriff's Office records management system. The position may also assist with the collection of evidence at crime scenes.

Candidates must pass ALL pre-employment requirements listed below where applicable. Candidates who are unable to successfully pass the requirements below will be removed from further consideration.

1. Educational/Experience Qualifications: candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the posting.
2. Interviews: Candidates may be asked to complete a series of interviews; this may include phone interviews, oral board interviews and/or interviews with the Chief Deputy & Sheriff.
3. Background Check: candidates must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office. Applicants must meet standards regarding acceptable driving and conviction records, employment history, and honesty.
4. Complete a physical assessment with Dakota County Employee Relations.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a high-school diploma
AND One (1) year of experience in a criminal justice related clerical, support or administrative position;
AND Must possess a valid driver's license.

OR Combination of experience in a criminal justice related clerical, support, or administrative positions AND education related to Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice to equal one (1) year.

Preferred but not needed

Associate Degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice.

Non-offensive tattoos which are visible while working are generally allowed. The Uniform Committee shall review all visible tattoos, including enhancements or modifications to previously approved tattoos, and recommend to the Sheriff if they should be allowed. Tattoos may require covering if they are determined to be unsightly, offensive or a job assignment requires it. This determination will be based upon prevailing community standards, the design, size and number of tattoos visible. Exceptions may be made for special assignments or when permitted by the Sheriff. Visible tattoos on the ears, head, face, neck or any portion of the hand area are prohibited. These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Inventory, and maintain chain of custody of property and evidence submitted by Sheriff's Office Personnel by entering and recording evidence into records management systems
2. Inventory, release of property, and organization of Sheriff's office property room
3. Disposal of unwanted or abandoned property pursuant to policy and state statute
4. Monitor, empty, and properly dispose of pharmaceuticals collected under the Sheriffs Prescription Take-Back Program
5. Destruction of cleared narcotics, weapons, and bio-hazardous materials
6. Testify in court as necessary regarding the integrity of proper storage, preservation, and transportation of evidence
7. Securely transport evidence to and from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in St. Paul, or other law enforcement entities
8. Perform a variety of clerical duties such as filing/scanning/copying documents and records, producing reports as necessary
9. Work with county and city attorney's offices for evidence viewing, disclosure and preparing evidence for court
10. Assist Detectives at search warrants and crime scenes with evidence collection
11. Conduct forensic processing such as DNA swabs, fingerprint collection, and the entering of shell casings into the National Ballistic Network (NIBIN)
12. Complete inventory checks of medical supplies and order more if needed
13. Other duties as assigned

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace
• Demonstrates knowledge Office policies, procedures, principles and practices.
• Demonstrates ability to perform inventory control procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform law enforcement physical evidentiary procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain necessary records and reports.
• Demonstrates ability to work with various computer applications.
• Demonstrates ability to work with Sheriff's Office personnel and personnel from other agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed indoors and can be physical in nature requiring bending, turning/twisting, kneeling, squatting throughout the day. Work may take place in adverse conditions in dangerous locations in proximity of biological and chemical hazards. Work will require lifting of up to 40 pounds individually.

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Dakota County is committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcomes qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.