Evidence Technician I

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Receives, collects, preserves, stores, and maintains chain-of-custody of property and evidence collected or received from officers, investigators or technicians. Work may be required on weekends and holidays. This classification is an entry-level evidence technician in the Sheriff’s Department. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Requirements

Two years of experience as an inventory control clerk in a law enforcement setting. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Valid driver license is required at time of application
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Some positions may require special access authorization for law enforcement or courts computerized databases and communications systems.
The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Due to the need for access to courts, law enforcement, detention or correctional facilities, some positions in this classification may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies.
Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a moderate risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Hepatitis B vaccine, training and personal protective equipment will be provided.
All positions require the ability to independently move and manipulate heavy objects, to withstand noxious odors and offensive sights, and to safely operate a motor vehicle.
All positions work in adverse weather conditions.
All positions work in remote or limited access areas and terrain.

Responsibilities

Takes custody of property and evidence from officers, investigators or technicians under a variety of environmental and physical conditions which may include unpleasant sights and smells or adverse weather conditions
Documents receipt, authorized transfers and disposition of all items in custody
Catalogs, labels, tags, packages, stores and retrieves evidence and property
Travels to departmental substations, crime scenes and laboratories to take custody and transport items of evidence
Safely and correctly handles potentially hazardous materials encountered in performance of assigned duties
Maintains chain of custody of all property and evidence received and provides access only to authorized personnel
Grants temporary custody of property and evidence to authorized persons for laboratory testing, court appearances or other authorized purposes
Advises law enforcement personnel, attorneys and others on procedures of evidence and authorization for release of property
Disposes of property and evidence by release, sale or destruction after adjudication and maintains records of disposal
Checks items received against information available on multi-agency computer information system for registered owner information
Takes custody of and secures seized vehicles
Testifies in court as to chain of custody for property and evidence
Packages and prepares evidence for shipment to owners or out-of-state laboratories
Photographs property prior to release or destruction and completes associated paperwork.