Evidence Technician

Harris County • Houston, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Evidence Technician is an entry-level position which receives, stores, and distributes evidence to crime laboratory disciplines, while preserving the chain of custody of evidence and maintaining the integrity of the evidence so that it can be recognized as legally valid if utilized in court.

Requirements

• Associate degree (or 60 college credits) in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians (TAPEIT) or the International Association of Property and Evidence (IAPE) certification is required within 2 years of employment
• Maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills with effective organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)

Nice To Haves

• Experience involving receipt and handling of evidence

Responsibilities

• Receives evidence from law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and medical examiner services staff, and releases / submits evidence to crime laboratory disciplines using approved protocols to preserve chain of custody
• Verifies evidence submission documentation and packaging is correct and secure, logs receipt of evidence into an internal database and produces case numbers, scans and uploads forms into the case management system
• Inventories and audits stored evidence to maintain evidence integrity and security
• Follows all safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance / quality control protocols

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree