Field Evidence Technician I/II/III

County of Tulare • Tulare, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department located in Tulare. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Please note, our policy contains personal appearance standards which include prohibiting visible tattoos above the collar line or below the wrist. We ask that all applicants be able to meet this requirement.

Level I: $4,559 - $5,556 Monthly
Level II: $5,062 - $6,170 Monthly
Level III: $5,744 - $7,000 Monthly

Requirements

• Level I/II: Associates degree or completion of 60 college units in criminal justice/criminology or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Level I Education Equivalency: Two (2) years progressively more responsible experience related to forensics and evidence collection within a law enforcement agency may be used in lieu of education.
• Level III: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/criminology or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Level I: None
• Level II: Three (3) years responsible experience related to forensics which includes one (1) year working directly in crime scene investigations, within a law enforcement agency.
• Level III: Two (2) years responsible experience related to crime scene investigation or forensic laboratory work, in a law enforcement agency.
• Knowledge of: Rules of evidence regarding chain of custody and methods to preserve and safeguard evidence including fingerprint development/lifting and classification techniques, basic principles of photography and video camera operation.
• Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Perform routine mathematical calculations.
• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Compose, write clear and accurate reports for evaluation and criminal prosecution.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies and the general public.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid, California driver's license by the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Report to crime scenes within Tulare County and other counties as required.
• Assist in investigations of crimes including residential and commercial robberies, petty and grand thefts, residential, commercial and vehicle burglaries, stolen and recovered vehicles/property, domestic violence, homicides, suicides, and other death investigations, sexual assaults, industrial accidents and other crimes.
• May be subjected to physical threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful situations.
• Prepare detailed reports related to crime scene investigation activities and complete required documents.
• Process crime scenes for physical evidence, including but not limited to: Locate and collect physical evidence, photograph and document crime scenes and evidence, and proper preservation of evidence.

Benefits

• College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.

What This Job Offers

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