Forensic Evidence Technician: Start Your Lab Career

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences seeks an entry-level Evidence Technician to receive, store, and distribute evidence to crime laboratory disciplines while preserving chain of custody and ensuring legal validity.

Duties include verifying submissions, logging cases, inventorying evidence, and following safety and QA protocols. Must pass background and drug screening; requires associate degree and certifications within 2 years; work Mon-Fri, in-office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits in forensic-related fields.
• Certification within 2 years: TAPEIT or IAPE.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Receive evidence from agencies, preserving chain of custody.
• Verify submission documentation, log receipts, and assign case numbers.
• Inventory and audit stored evidence, follow safety and QA protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & oral skills

Independent work

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree (Forensic)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences seeks an entry-level Evidence Technician to receive, store, and distribute evidence to crime laboratory disciplines while preserving chain of custody and ensuring legal validity.

Duties include verifying submissions, logging cases, inventorying evidence, and following safety and QA protocols. Must pass background and drug screening; requires associate degree and certifications within 2 years; work Mon-Fri, in-office.