Property & Evidence Technician

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AFSCME union

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking a Property and Evidence Technician to maintain the police department’s evidence and property storage areas. You will secure storage, process items received, and scrutinize property integrity at 600 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL.

You will track property, oversee evidence preparation, maintain records, and perform video conversions, while coordinating with various law enforcement agencies. A high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience.
• Valid State Driver's License and LEADS certification.
• Knowledge of property management and chain of custody practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the evidence and property storage areas.
• Process items received and track property.
• Oversee preparation and gathering of evidence.
• Maintain records and perform video conversions.
• Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Property management

Chain of custody

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB OPENING

PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN

POLICE

600 SW ADAMS STREET, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

JOB TITLE

PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT

POLICE

LOCATION

600 SW ADAMS STREET, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

HOURS

8:00am- 5:00pm - Monday through Friday

SALARY

2026 AFSCME Pay Grade 218 - $23.29/hr.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer

COVID Requirements

This position may be subject to state or federal standards requiring COVID vaccination or testing.

SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to maintain the evidence and property storage areas of the police department. This is accomplished by securing the storage area; processing all items received; scrutinizing the integrity of property; tracking property; overseeing the preparation and gathering of evidence; maintaining records and doing video conversions; and maintaining good relationships with various law enforcement agencies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED; and over one year up to and including two years of progressively responsible related experience, required to have a valid State Driver's License; LEADS certification. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES

Knowledge of principles and practices of property management, chain of custody, and state criminal codes; record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques; general office procedures, policies and practices; applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations. Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Work requires regular and routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Work requires the ability to perform the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; using all parts of speech; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, speak and hear, and lift and/or move 10 pounds and up to 50 pounds. While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, dirt, and extreme cold. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

Accommodations

• Please notify the Human Resources Department if accommodations are required to participate in the selection process.

POSTED

October 20, 2026

INITIAL SCREENING DATE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

RESIDENCY

Employee's must reside within the City of Peoria. An employee's unauthorized residency outside the City of Peoria shall be grounds for immediate termination.

PENSION PROGRAM

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF): Ten years required for vesting. IMRF Death Benefit - Annual Salary after 1 year's service. IMRF Disability Benefit - 50% of Salary up to 30 months after 1 year's service.

UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE

American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - Union dues through payroll deduction.

VACATION

No Vacation in first year of employment. Earn 6.67 hours per month.

SICK LEAVE

6.67 hours per month earned. No limit on total days accumulated.

PERSONAL LEAVE

Earn 2.67 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave

Up to 24 hours paid Bereavement Leave in the event of a death of a member of the immediate family.

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Up to 2 weeks paid leave for birth/adoption of child. (eligible after completing one (1) year of service)

HOLIDAYS

10 Paid Holidays per year.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Coverage is effective the first day of the next month following completion of one full calendar month of employment. Members may opt out of the City's insurance program with proof of other coverage, coverage for your dependents is optional. The City of Peoria offers two options for medical insurance, a low-deductible and a high-deductible plan. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also enroll in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) program. The City also offers Dental and Vision insurance. Your insurance premiums will be deducted from your payroll check. The total premium amount will be based on your elections and payroll frequency. On your hire date, you will meet with the City's Benefits Administrator to receive detailed information on the plans and ask any questions you may have regarding the insurance.

LIFE INSURANCE

$20,000 group term Life Insurance and $20,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - No cost to employee.

CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE

Savings accounts/loan accounts/checking accounts located at 505 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Hours: 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 4:50pm, Monday through Friday.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Three major 457 Plans available. Voya Financial, ICMA, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions

SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST PASS MEDICAL EXAMINATION INCLUDING A DRUG SCREEN PRIOR TO HIRE

OFFICIAL CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.