Police Property and Evidence Technician

CITY OF PITTSBURG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking Police Property & Evidence Technicians to support the Bureau of Police by managing property and evidence receipt, storage, and safekeeping. This non-sworn position emphasizes accurate record-keeping and strict chain-of-custody procedures within Pennsylvania procedural rules.

The role involves independent work, adherence to department policies, and readiness to assist the public while performing a full range of duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time administrative or police property/evidence experience.
• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field.
• Total qualifying requirement is three years via experience + education.

Responsibilities

• Receives and documents property and evidence from officers, detectives, and other sources.
• Safely stores and organizes property and evidence in a secure and organized manner.
• Conducts regular inventory of evidence room and property.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of the chain of custody, ensuring the integrity of evidence.
• Maintains procedures for the custody and handling of evidence.
• Tracks statute of limitations and legal time frames.
• Checks for compliance with regulations, processes evidence for transfer to crime laboratories for testing and to prosecutors for court cases.
• Maintains confidentiality of City records and/or confidential discussions pertaining to City records.
• Assists individuals inquiring about property or evidence.
• Assesses evidence for disposition, whether it should be returned to the owner, destroyed, or disposed of according to legal requirements.
• Exemplifies the Bureau rules and regulations, both on and off duty.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Police Property & Evidence Technicians play a vital role in supporting law enforcement operations by ensuring the safe, secure, and accurate management of property and evidence. Property & Evidence Technician is a non-sworn position that will be responsible for assisting PBP officers in managing the receipt, storage, and safekeeping of property and evidence collected. They maintain accurate records, ensure the integrity of the chain of custody, and dispose of property according to legal and departmental procedures. Technicians will work in a support role, ensuring PBP policies are adhered to under the rules of criminal procedure of Pennsylvania. Individuals assigned to this task are expected to perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, applying program knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative while having contact with the public.

Department: Public Safety/Bureau of Police

Salary: $56,760per year

Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Posting Type: Announcement/City First Bid: Current AFSCME 2719 City employees must submit bid applications by October 10, 2026, to be considered.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

General Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below), or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain residents throughout employment.
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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show one (1) year of full-time experience of relevant administrative experience and/or police property and evidence experience. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)
• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is three (3) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) before the date of hire.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required. Employees in this position are subject to random drug screening twice yearly.

• Receives and documents property and evidence from officers, detectives, and other sources.
• Safely stores and organizes property and evidence in a secure and organized manner.
• Conducts regular inventory of evidence room and property.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of the chain of custody, ensuring the integrity of evidence.
• Maintains procedures for the custody and handling of evidence.
• Tracks statute of limitations and legal time frames.
• Checks for compliance with regulations, processes evidence for transfer to crime laboratories for testing and to prosecutors for court cases.
• Maintains confidentiality of City records and/or confidential discussions pertaining to City records.
• Assists individuals inquiring about property or evidence.
• Assesses evidence for disposition, whether it should be returned to the owner, destroyed, or disposed of according to legal requirements.
• Exemplifies the Bureau rules and regulations, both on and off duty.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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