Police Evidence & Property Technician (Professional Temp)

City of San Rafael; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

City of San Rafael police is seeking a part-time/temporary Police Evidence and Property Technician. This role processes and stores evidence, maintains property records, and ensures chain-of-custody integrity. Positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and offer no benefits.

The role requires high school graduation, a valid CA driver's license, and preferably two years of police support experience or equivalent training. Applies to first-come, rolling deadline applications.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid California Class C driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Two years police support service experience preferred and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives, logs, stores, and maintains property and evidence in accordance with Department procedures; transports evidence for forensic examination; maintains evidence rooms in an organized condition.
• Verifies inventories of evidence and property received and/or confiscated by the Police Department.
• Reviews evidence and analyzes forms for errors and omissions and assists with corrections.
• Determines purge dates for property and evidence; releases or disposes of property and evidence in accordance with applicable laws and court orders; prepares and sends letters to property owners for claims; releases property to rightful owner; prepares surplus and unclaimed property for disposal or auction.
• Prepares property and evidence for court trials; releases property to authorized persons; tracks chain of custody of evidence items; testifies in court regarding evidence chain of custody.
• Assists in determining evidence analysis requirements; provides training in property evidence and packaging procedures.
• Evaluates suitability of latent fingerprints for automated system.
• Review and files photographic evidence.
• Responds to outside agency requests for evidence, status and chain of custody.
• Prepares a variety of property and evidence reports.
• Assists in other police service support work.
• Establishes and maintains inventory systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job description

POLICE EVIDENCE & PROPERTY TECHNICIAN

Professional Temp

Part-Time/Temporary

$31.80 - $46.98per hour (DOQ/DOE)

No Benefits Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE: For first consideration, apply by December 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

THE CITY

is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael (population 60,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $208 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.

THE DEPARTMENT

The San Rafael Police Department (SRPD) is deeply committed to building a better San Rafael community - providing essential services, quality of life programs, and working to enhance community safety for everyone in San Rafael. The department works to meet these goals with approved headcount of 93 FTE and an operating budget of approximately $34 million in Fiscal Year 2026-27.

THE POSITION

The City of San Rafael Police Department is seeking a part-time/temporary Police Evidence and Property Technician. This position will assist with processing, storing, and controlling evidence and other property received or confiscated by the Police Department and compares fingerprints; maintains property evidence files and records.

This is a part-time/temporary/at-will position, limited to 1,000 hours worked within a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) that receives no City benefits. Continued employment is dependent upon performance and department budget.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Police Evidence and Property Technician position is a highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and ethical individual who understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, accountability, and integrity in law enforcement support services. The candidate demonstrates strong recordkeeping and organizational skills, the ability to follow established procedures and applicable laws; and a commitment to maintaining the security and integrity of evidence and property throughout the chain of custody.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review reports and documentation for accuracy, maintain detailed records, manage inventory systems, and prepare evidence and property for storage, retrieval, forensic examination, court proceedings, release or disposal. They are comfortable using computers and related software, handling sensitive information, interpreting written policies and procedures, and communicating professionally with department personnel, outside agencies, and members of the public. They exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and approach every assignment with fairness, professionalism, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives, logs, stores, and maintains property and evidence in accordance with Department procedures; transports evidence for forensic examination; maintains evidence rooms in an organized condition.
• Verifies inventories of evidence and property received and/or confiscated by the Police Department.
• Reviews evidence and analyzes forms for errors and omissions and assists with corrections.
• Determines purge dates for property and evidence; releases or disposes of property and evidence in accordance with applicable laws and court orders; prepares and sends letters to property owners for claims; releases property to rightful owner; prepares surplus and unclaimed property for disposal or auction.
• Prepares property and evidence for court trials; releases property to authorized persons; tracks chain of custody of evidence items; testifies in court regarding evidence chain of custody.
• Assists in determining evidence analysis requirements; provides training in property evidence and packaging procedures.
• Evaluates suitability of latent fingerprints for automated system.
• Review and files photographic evidence.
• Responds to outside agency requests for evidence, status and chain of custody.
• Prepares a variety of property and evidence reports.
• Assists in other police service support work.
• Establishes and maintains inventory systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Two years police support service experience preferred and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at [phone] before the test date. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Such accommodation must be requested by the applicant.