Evidence Technician I - Sheriff's Department

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Sheriff's Department seeks an entry-level Evidence Technician I to receive, collect, preserve, store, and maintain the chain of custody for property and evidence from officers, investigators, or technicians. The role may require weekends and holidays and involves working under various conditions while ensuring accurate documentation and handling of items.

Responsibilities include cataloging, labeling, transporting, safeguarding items, testifying in court about chain of custody, and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an inventory control clerk in a law enforcement setting.
• Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application.

Responsibilities

• Take custody of property and evidence from officers or investigators.
• Document receipt, transfers and disposition of all items.
• Catalog, label, tags, packages, stores and retrieves evidence and property.
• Transport items to departmental substations, crime scenes or laboratories and handle hazardous materials safely.
• Testify in court regarding chain of custody for property and evidence.

Skills

Inventory control

Law enforcement setting experience

Job description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5820 - Evidence Technician I

Salary Grade: 5

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $20.72 - $24.34 Per Hour

Pay Range: $20.72 - $27.97 Per Hour

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Job Description Summary

Department - Sheriff's Department

Job Description

Receives, collects, preserves, stores, and maintains chain-of-custody of property and evidence collected or received from officers, investigators or technicians. Work may be required on weekends and holidays. This classification is an entry-level evidence technician in the Sheriff’s Department.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Takes custody of property and evidence from officers, investigators or technicians under a variety of environmental and physical conditions which may include unpleasant sights and smells or adverse weather conditions:
• Documents receipt, authorized transfers and disposition of all items in custody;
• Catalogs, labels, tags, packages, stores and retrieves evidence and property;
• Travels to departmental substations, crime scenes and laboratories to take custody and transport items of evidence;
• Safely and correctly handles potentially hazardous materials encountered in performance of assigned duties;
• Maintains chain of custody of all property and evidence received and provides access only to authorized personnel;
• Grants temporary custody of property and evidence to authorized persons for laboratory testing, court appearances or other authorized purposes;
• Advises law enforcement personnel, attorneys and others on procedures of evidence and authorization for release of property;
• Disposes of property and evidence by release, sale or destruction after adjudication and maintains records of disposal;
• Checks items received against information available on multi-agency computer information system for registered owner information;
• Takes custody of and secures seized vehicles;
• Testifies in court as to chain of custody for property and evidence;
• Packages and prepares evidence for shipment to owners or out-of-state laboratories;
• Photographs property prior to release or destruction and completes associated paperwork.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience as an inventory control clerk in a law enforcement setting.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Some positions may require special access authorization for law enforcement or courts computerized databases and communications systems.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Due to the need for access to courts, law enforcement, detention or correctional facilities, some positions in this classification may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies. Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a moderate risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Hepatitis B vaccine, training and personal protective equipment will be provided. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: All positions require the ability to independently move and manipulate heavy objects, to withstand noxious odors and offensive sights, and to safely operate a motor vehicle. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, and on a radio; Vision - may be required to operate a motor vehicle, operate machinery, operate a forklift/power industrial equipment; distinguish colors; have depth perception; have peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions: All positions work in adverse weather conditions. All positions work in remote or limited access areas and terrain.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.