Evidence Technician

City of Dover • Dover, DE

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About The Position

The Evidence Technician manages crime scene evidence under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. The role receives and logs confiscated or found property and evidence, coordinates laboratory testing, maintains evidence records and storage, and provides evidence for court proceedings. The position also arranges for the return, destruction, or disposal of evidence and property as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain related security clearances, such as DELJIS and NCIC.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A criminal background investigation and driver’s license review are required.
• Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Nice To Haves

• Law enforcement or related experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log confiscated or found property and evidence, enter information into a computer database, and arrange for orderly storage.
• Coordinate laboratory testing of seized narcotics, blood, and other evidence with the State Medical Examiner or testing facilities.
• Arrange for testing of narcotics currency for narcotics residue and for deposit of seized narcotics currency.
• Log tested items back into the evidence database and arrange for destruction or return to victims as designated by the investigator.
• Provide officers and court personnel with evidence for trial as requested.
• Destroy and dispose of weapons, ammunition, and other evidence items.
• Maintain the evidence room in an orderly and neat manner.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and group life insurance.
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

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