Evidence Technician (SO)

Jefferson County, Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County, Colorado is seeking an Evidence Technician to process and maintain law enforcement evidence and related records. The role ensures proper chain of custody, data entry into the records management system, and timely transfer of evidence as required.

The position is part of the Sheriff Criminal Investigations Division and supports audits and inquiries with accuracy. The role requires 40 hours per week, standard benefits, and a 100% drug free workforce.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma is required.
• 1–2 years of law enforcement or clerical-administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with records management and data entry processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and maintain evidence with proper chain of custody.
• Enter data into the records management system accurately.
• Process, preserve, and dispose of evidence per policy and procedure.
• Prepare and present evidence for court or defense counsel as needed.
• Respond to public and department inquiries about records and evidence.
• Coordinate with lab, transport, and facility teams for evidence handling.
• Attend agency trainings and meetings as required.

Skills

Evidence handling

Data entry

Records management

Attention to detail

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

The Evidence Technician (SO) is required to process and maintain law enforcement evidence and related records. Receive and maintain appropriate chain of custody of property and evidence. Transfer evidence as needed. Process, preserve, and destroy evidence appropriately. Enter data into the records management system.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 08/26/26

Division: Sheriff Criminal Investigations Division

Management Level: Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description

Salary Ranges from $26.70 to $40.05 per hour

Please Apply By: August 27, 2026

100% Drug Free Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm, and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity, or any other status protected by Federal or State law.

• Receive and maintain evidence using a computerized inventory system. Maintain the integrity of all evidence by performing accurate case intake, verification of system entry, packaging to standards and maintaining proper inventories. Complete scheduled audits and inventories.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and department personnel. Prepare and present viewings of evidence for district and defense attorneys. Instruct and train agency personnel regarding evidence policies and procedures.
• Import, receive, stage, return, and inventory evidence submitted to the Jefferson County Regional Crime Lab. Resolve submittal issues as needed.
• Administer evidence management processes associated with the receipt, security, maintenance, release, and disposal of evidence generated, using established guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct NCIC/CCIC computer file searches and queries on weapons and other items of evidence prior to transfer or release. Screen incoming calls, schedule appointments, prepare and send out return property letters, take and transmit messages, maintain calendars, key information into databases, make photocopies, enter data, type, and word processing. Maintain evidence packaging supplies as well as perform general housekeeping of the evidence vault facility on a routine basis.
• Destroy or depose of evidence using established procedures. Ascertain proper paperwork has been submitted. Determine method of disposition/destruction. Coordinate destructions with appropriate personnel and transport dispositioned property to disposal facility as needed.
• Manage the offsite facilities to include the secured vehicle impound lot, explosive magazine, and hazardous materials locker locations.
• Comply with applicable subpoenas. Testify as directed in court procedures.
• Attend required agency trainings and meetings.
• Transport evidence off-site for lab analysis and court. Operate county vehicles in compliance with county policy, as well as state and federal laws when transporting property and evidence.
• Provide after-hours on-call assistance on a rotational basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred - 1-2 years of law enforcement or clerical-administrative experience.

Education

GED, High School Diploma

Experience

Work Experience: No Experience

Certifications

Languages

Category

Enforcement & Protective Services