Evidence Technician

Twin Falls County; Idaho; Presencial; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Twin Falls County, Idaho is seeking an Evidence Clerk to assist investigators at crime scenes, manage evidence storage, and maintain meticulous records. The role involves securing items, logging them in the property management system, and coordinating with the Sheriff’s Office for lab processing and releases.

The position emphasizes reliability, confidentiality, and accurate documentation, with state-mandated procedures guiding all activities.

Formación

• Requires high school diploma or GED with preferred experience in property accountability, warehousing, police work or related field.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, and inventories with attention to confidentiality.
• Must pass background check and maintain good standing during employment.

Responsabilidades

• Collect, log, inventory, store, and release items of evidence.
• Tag, package, and secure property to ensure chain of custody.
• Enter evidence into the Property Management System for tracking and storage.
• Prepare evidence for Idaho State Lab and distribute lab reports.
• Communicate with staff and maintain confidentiality.
• Drive as needed for field inspections and court-related duties.

Conocimientos

Evidence handling

Inventory control

Data entry

Record keeping

Communication

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Idaho Driver's License

Herramientas

Property management system

PC/Office software

Barcode scanning

Descripción del empleo

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Collects and processes evidence in the Sheriff's Department by assisting the primary investigator at the scene, ensuring the security of evidence, maintaining evidence for court and maintaining case dispositions for the eventual release and destruction of evidence. Duties include collecting scene photographs, packaging evidence correctly for storage, maintaining inventory of evidence in a property management system, and tracking and monitoring evidence. The work is performed under the supervision of a Sergeant, with latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative within the processes and procedures required by the State and the Sheriff's Office. The principal duties of this class are performed in an office and outdoor environment, with frequent driving for field inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

• Assists in investigations of crimes by gathering, processing and storing crime scene photographs and related evidence;
• Receives, logs, inventories, stores, and releases items of evidence;
• Tags, marks, properly packages and/or secures property, evidence and other sensitive materials to ensure that evidence gathered is secure and meets chain of custody requirements;
• Monitors and controls the distribution of evidence and property to assure that material is used only by authorized personnel;
• Maintains complex filing systems with a variety of subject matter to provide easy access to records;
• Prepares and destroys items of evidence as authorized;
• Prepares evidence to send to the Idaho State Lab; distributes Lap Reports; conducts follow-up required by lab;
• Receives, processes, and prepares a variety of reports, records, logs, and documents;
• Enters evidence into the Property management System for logging, tracking and proper storage;
• Keeps immediate supervisor fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases;
• Interacts with County employees, customers, visitors and the general public effectively and professionally.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains evidence room in clean and organized order;
• Orders supplies;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the position.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, equipment, standard practices, and objectives of evidence, property, and records storage and warehousing;
• Proper protocols for handling bio hazardous materials, i.e., blood, narcotics, body fluids, etc.;
• State Lab requirements for processing/evaluating evidence;
• Sheriff's Department practices, policies and procedures related to evidence collection, inventory, and disposal;
• Records keeping and filing procedures;

Skill and Ability to:

• Maintain storage, security, and accounting procedures for evidence;
• Process, file, and maintain office records and files for easy retrieval of information;
• Write and record detailed information with accuracy and speed;
• Assist investigators at crime scenes to collect and gather evidence and photographs;
• Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Speak clearly and communicate accurate information to others.
• Use English to communicate effectively with others.
• Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through oral, written, and interpersonal communication channels.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision.
• Use good judgment to make sound and reasonable decisions and problem-solving skills to respond to customer service needs in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
• Perform all duties in accordance with County policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required, and
• At least one (1) year experience in property accountability, warehousing, police work or related field is preferred;
• Valid Idaho Driver's License; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
• Must successfully pass background investigation relevant to the position and remain in good standing for the duration of employment with the County.