EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides administrative, clerical, and evidence management support for the Sheriff’s Office and Prosecutors’ Office. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment. The principal function of an employee in this position is to oversee the secure intake, documentation, storage, preservation, and disposition of all evidence and property collected by the Elmore County Sheriff's Office. This position ensures strict compliance with chain of custody requirements, departmental policies, and applicable legal standards to maintain the integrity of criminal investigations and court proceedings. In addition, this role provides support to prosecutorial efforts, oversees controlled substance and evidence management programs, manage criminal records, and maintains accountability for narcotics-related funds and associated documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency
Knowledge of chain of custody procedures and legal standards for evidence handling
Experience in law enforcement, evidence and records management
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation relevant to the position, pass a drug test, and remain in good standing for the duration of employment with the County
Valid Idaho Driver's License
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and on the telephone
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written/typed documents and text materials
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer and to make adjustments to equipment
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to lift up to 20 pounds, to sit and work at a keyboard for an extended period of time, and work in an office environment or in confined storage areas with regular exposure to potentially hazardous materials to include narcotics and biohazards
Interpersonal relations and communication
Department programs, objectives, policies and procedures
Operation of a personal computer and records management software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, database maintenance, information storage and retrieval, and related tasks
Current department practices and procedures
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Understand and apply departmental, state and federal law procedures, policies, rules and regulations
Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar office software to create documents and other materials, update information, and generate reports
Maintain records efficiently and accurately, prepare clear and concise reports
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

Receive, log, classify and securely store all evidence and property
Verify proper packaging, labeling and documentation submitted by deputies and investigators
Maintain accurate records within evidence and records management systems
Assign and track unique identifiers for all evidence items
Maintain complete and accurate chain of custody documentation
Track and document all evidence movement, transfers and handling
Ensure compliance with all legal requirements for admissibility in court
Store evidence in secure, access-controlled environments
Properly handle sensitive materials including narcotics, firearms and biological evidence
Conduct regular inspections to ensure evidence integrity and security
Prepare and package evidence for court proceedings, forensic analysis and prosecutorial review
Coordinate timely delivery of evidence for court trials and hearings
Testify in court regarding evidence handling procedures and chain of custody
Release evidence to authorized personnel in accordance with department policy and maintain detailed records of all evidence dispositions
Coordinate the return of property to rightful owners with appropriate
Manage court ordered destruction or disposal of evidence
Maintain detailed records of all evidence dispositions
Conduct routine and annual audits of evidence inventory and investigate and resolve any discrepancies
Investigate and resolve discrepancies
Assist with internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness
Maintain and manage criminal reports and associated documentation and ensure reports are complete, accurate and property linked to evidence
Provide records support and retrieval as needed
Administer the department’s Drug Take Back Program to include collection, documentation, storage and destruction of surrendered medications
Monitor, service and document prescription drug collection containers located in Mountain Home and Glenns Ferry
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations related to controlled substances
Manage narcotic-related funds, including buy funds and seized monies
Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation
Ensure compliance with agency policies and auditing standards
Coordinate funds tracking and reconciliation with investigators and command staff
Ensure adherence to federal, state and local laws and department policies
Stay current on best practices related to evidence handling and narcotics management
Provide guidance and training to personnel on evidence procedures
Serve as liaison with investigators, prosecutors, laboratories and court officials
Other duties as assigned