Forensic Evidence Technician - Evidence Control & Custody

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Forensic Evidence Technician for the Evidence Control Unit in Sudbury. The role focuses on evidence control across MSP Crime Laboratory locations, ensuring chain of custody, proper packaging, and compliance with policies.

The position requires handling a variety of evidence types, daily coordination among sites, and participation in training and court testimony as needed. Strong attention to detail and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license at a class level specific to assignment.
• Ability to obtain MA License to Carry a Firearm, including Class A Large Capacity.

Responsibilities

• Accession, receive, log, process, package, record, store and retrieve evidence per procedures.
• Transport evidence among nine laboratory locations weekly.
• Create assignments for analysis based on needs and policies.
• Itemize evidence in laboratory information management systems and label accordingly.
• Ensure damp items dry and evidence integrity is maintained.
• Maintain chain of custody and track evidence in custody systems.

Skills

Evidence handling

Chain of custody

Records management

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Forensic Evidence Technician for the Evidence Control Unit in Sudbury. The role focuses on evidence control across MSP Crime Laboratory locations, ensuring chain of custody, proper packaging, and compliance with policies.

The position requires handling a variety of evidence types, daily coordination among sites, and participation in training and court testimony as needed. Strong attention to detail and documentation is essential.