Evidence Collection Technician

City of Irving • City of Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Evidence Collection Technician performs duties related to locating and seizing stolen property, logging evidence into the property room, and processing property through the Irving Municipal Court to establish ownership. The position inspects and monitors pawn shops and other regulated stores for compliance with state and local statutes; retrieves store transaction records; and maintains transaction information in a database. It researches property transaction serial numbers using law enforcement and commercial databases to identify stolen property, then logs identified items into the property room for disposition. The technician shares property evidence information and trends with criminal investigators and represents the department at municipal court property hearings.

Additional duties include retrieving and securely transporting Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) evidence kits from medical facilities to forensic labs or the property room as needed; assisting with homicide case files by ensuring accurate documentation and storage; and overseeing the false alarm reduction program, including handling appeals and concerns from residents and businesses. The role provides access to sensitive Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and requires a thorough background check. Candidates are also subject to a polygraph exam and criminal history check.

The normal schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some evening hours. Applicants must submit their hours of availability with their application. Duties may require frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
• Must have or be able to obtain NCIC certification.
• Must have an appropriate Texas driver’s license.
• Must pass a thorough background check, polygraph exam, and criminal history check.
• Must not have a criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered.
• Duties may require frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Applicants must submit hours of availability with their application.

Nice To Haves

• Clerical experience.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Locate and seize stolen property, log evidence into the property room, and process property through Irving Municipal Court to establish ownership.
• Inspect and monitor pawn shops and other regulated stores for compliance with state and local regulatory statutes.
• Retrieve copies of store transactions and maintain transaction information in a database.
• Research property transaction serial numbers through law enforcement and commercial databases to identify stolen property and log it into the property room for disposition.
• Disseminate property evidence information and trends to criminal investigators.
• Represent the department in municipal court property hearings.
• Retrieve and securely transport SANE evidence kits from medical facilities to forensic labs for analysis or to the property room when necessary.
• Assist in compiling homicide case files and ensure accurate documentation and storage.
• Oversee the false alarm reduction program, handle appeals, and address resident and business concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED