Evidence Technician

Evidence Technician

Position Available

February 19, 2025

Position Title: Evidence Technician

Closing Date: Open until filled

Annual Salary: $38,521.60

General Summary: Under direct supervision performs evidence and property related duties in support of maintaining all departmental evidence, property, and equipment. Reports to the Detective Sergeant.

Maintains Police Department evidence, equipment, uniforms, and records

Processes evidence and properties, submit evidence to crime lab, properly dispose of property and/or evidence and audits evidence inventories

Transports evidence with chain of custody

Reproduces audio/visual files

Collect, identify, and preserves physical evidence under conditions that may be disagreeable or unpleasant

Must obey and follow established policies and procedures for collecting physical evidence and allowable documentation of such evidence

Process detailed sketches, photographs crime scenes, and scale diagrams for crime scene(s)

Support and provides clerical task dealing with evidence collections and identification to include but not limited to completion of FDLE lab submittal forms, classifications of all photographs and other crime scene evidence

Testifies in court and prepares court documents for court presentation/cases

Maintain detailed filing system of required records, reports and evidence management

Maintains supplies and vehicle for crime scene vehicle and other related tasks

Respond to crime scenes as directed by supervisor

Prepare written reports and submit monthly reports per departmental procedures

Performs other related work as required

Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis

May be required to return to work to assist with emergency management preparation, response and/or recovery activities

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma required with an associate’s degree preferred

3-5 years of experience in evidence recovery and/or crime scene procedures

Valid Florida driver’s license required

FCIC/NCIC certification preferred

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, or from our web site, Education documents must be submitted at time of application, EOE/DFWP/VP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,521.60 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,522