Evidence Technician I

Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office • Milton, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the safety and protection of evidence and property coming to Sheriff for presentation of court cases. Receives, records, maintains and disposes of evidence in Sheriff's control; Provide receipts to persons making delivery of evidence and determine proper processing; Ensures delivery of evidence to persons or agencies qualified to perform processing; Notifies officer submitting evidence of processing or examination of evidence in a timely manner; Keeps and maintains comprehensive records of evidence submitted including removal, destruction, chain of custody and other pertinent records according to applicable statutes; Responsible for care and custody of evidence; Prepare court orders and performs related clerical duties; Safely handle bio-hazard material, firearms, and large amounts of money; Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED
• One year experience in inventory control
• One year of clerical experience including record keeping or accounting
• Valid Florida Driver's License at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position
• Must submit to and pass a thorough background investigation, computer voice stress analyzer examination, and physical/drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of firearms to insure safe, unloaded condition

Responsibilities

• Receives, records, maintains and disposes of evidence in Sheriff's control
• Provide receipts to persons making delivery of evidence and determine proper processing
• Ensures delivery of evidence to persons or agencies qualified to perform processing
• Notifies officer submitting evidence of processing or examination of evidence in a timely manner
• Keeps and maintains comprehensive records of evidence submitted including removal, destruction, chain of custody and other pertinent records according to applicable statutes
• Responsible for care and custody of evidence
• Prepare court orders and performs related clerical duties
• Safely handle bio-hazard material, firearms, and large amounts of money

What This Job Offers

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