Evidence Technician

State of Utah • Nephi, UT

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Investigation, is seeking an Evidence Technician to perform all aspects of evidence management in an in-office, on-site role in Nephi, Utah. The position is full-time and eligible for a full benefits package. The successful candidate will work independently, exercise sound judgment in a law enforcement environment, and maintain evidence in accordance with applicable policies, protocols, and state law. Some weekly travel may be required to transport evidence from other facilities. A criminal history check is required; no drug test is required.

Requirements

• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Professional customer-service skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer skills, including familiarity with Word and Excel.
• Ability to interact with people sensitively, tactfully, and professionally.
• Successful completion of a criminal history check.
• Ability to travel when required to transport evidence from other facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Spillman Flex system for evidence.
• Current employment with the Utah Department of Public Safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain evidence integrity by following policies and protocols for evidence collection, storage, and required reporting-system entries.
• Arrange for property to be returned to its rightful owner when appropriate.
• Follow procedures and state law for documenting the release of property and evidence.
• Enter reports in the FatPot system to document evidence entry and movement status.
• Assist with the annual statewide audit.
• Prepare and process documents; review them for accuracy and completeness; update information and evaluate it against policy.
• Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Retrieve database data to generate requested reports.
• Provide information and determine effective ways to meet the needs of management, staff, clients, or customers.
• Verify data entry against source documents using automated verification systems, dual entry, or other techniques.
• Maintain or create files and record-keeping systems; sort, label, file, and retrieve documents or other materials.
• Review cases, applications, files, and records to determine appropriate action.
• Travel as needed to transport evidence from other facilities.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed