Forensic Evidence Technician

Austin Community College; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,817 - 91,977; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in San Diego is seeking a Forensic Evidence Technician to identify, document, collect, and preserve evidence from crime scenes. Candidates should hold an associate degree or equivalent and have experience in evidence handling. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $74,817.60 - $91,977.60 annually and opportunities for salary increases in the future.

Qualifications

• An associate of science degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience in evidence handling including fingerprint processing.
• Two years as an Evidence Technician in a law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, collect, preserve, and transport evidence.
• Perform crime scene documentation and fingerprint processing.
• Work under the general direction of the Sheriff's Crime Lab.

Skills

Communication skills

Ethical behavior

Team player

Respect for others

Supportive of change

Education

Associate of science degree

Community college certificate in Evidence Technology

Job description

Salary - $74,817.60 - $91,977.60 Annually

Location -County of San Diego, CA

Job Type -Regular - Full time

Job Number -25571606

Department -Sheriff

Division -Law Enforcement Support

Opening Date -08/27/2025

Closing Date -9/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Opportunity to work in one of San Diego County's state-of-the-art Crime Labs!

There are immediate openings for the position of Forensic Evidence Technician with the Sheriff's Crime Lab. This list may also be used for future vacancies.

Future Salary Increases

** June 26, 2026 - 5.97% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 2.47% Market Increase)

** June 25, 2027 - 5.47% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 2.47% Market Increase)

Crime Scene Premium of 2.5% above the regular base rate (dependent on organization needs as determined)

About the Position

Forensic Evidence Technicians identify, document, collect, preserve, and transport photographic and physical evidence critical to crime scene investigation; and perform related work. This is a technical class allocated only to the Sheriff's Crime Laboratory. Under the general direction, this class is responsible for identifying, collecting, preserving, and transporting physical evidence from crime scene investigations and autopsies. This class also performs crime scene documentation, fingerprint processing, and photography work. For a complete job description, including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, and working conditions, click here.

Click here for information about the Sheriff's Crime Laboratory.

The ideal candidate is a knowledge worker who will communicate effectively, demonstrate ethical behavior, be a team player, have values and respect others, and be supportive of change.

Education and Experience

Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:

• An associate of science degree from an accredited college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency and a community college certificate in Evidence Technology or equivalent, OR,
• One (1) year of experience in the identification, documentation, collection, preservation, and transportation of physical evidence which must include fingerprint processing, OR,
• Two (2) years of full-time experience as an Evidence Technician in a law enforcement agency.

Attachments

For your education to be considered, you must attach an unalterable copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, or foreign equivalency report to your application. Please submit only the documents required. Additional documentation, such as awards, letters of recommendation, unsolicited certifications, etc. will not be added to your application file.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening before beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Evaluation

Qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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