Evidence Technician

Escambia County Sheriff's Office • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

This class performs work related to the documenting, preserving, storage, and maintenance of physical evidence; providing courtroom testimony as required. Employees of the Escambia County Sheriff's Office are expected to be loyal, work in a safe manner, use common sense, and complete their work efficiently and correctly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (G.E.D.)
• One (1) year of experience in a property accountability system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of inventory principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable equipment and tools utilized in the industry.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
• Knowledge of basic criminal forensics.
• Knowledge of property accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receives, maintains, and releases custody of evidence, which includes evaluating and documenting evidence received and released.
• Prepares and places evidence for storage and/or laboratory testing, which includes submitting laboratory submissions; properly sealing and packaging evidence; labeling evidence; storing evidence in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; creating photographic and/or videotapes of evidence; transporting evidence; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Enters information into applicable databases and filing documents.
• Provides information and assistance to the court, investigators, owners, other agencies, and/or other interested parties in obtaining information on evidence contained in storage, utilizing established procedures and guidelines.
• Monitors evidence storage areas utilizing established security standards; ensures proper temperatures are maintained for sensitive items.
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, logs, and/or other related items utilizing established guidelines.
• Maintains work environment, equipment, and vehicles utilized in the day-to-day activities of unit operations.
• Destroys and/or disposes of evidence utilizing established procedures.
• Participates in depositions and/or testifies in court proceedings.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• Valid driver's license.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED