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September 13, 2024

Pima County

Tucson

FULL TIME


Evidence Technician I

Position Description
Salary Grade: 5

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $19.14 - $22.49 Per Hour
Full Range: $19.14 - $25.84 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

Receives, collects, preserves, stores, and maintains chain-of-custody of property and evidence collected or received from officers, investigators or technicians. Work may be required on weekends and holidays. This classification is an entry-level evidence technician in the Sheriff’s Department.


Duties/Responsibilities
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

  • Takes custody of property and evidence from officers, investigators or technicians under a variety of environmental and physical conditions which may include unpleasant sights and smells or adverse weather conditions:
  • Documents receipt, authorized transfers and disposition of all items in custody;
  • Catalogs, labels, tags, packages, stores and retrieves evidence and property;
  • Travels to departmental substations, crime scenes and laboratories to take custody and transport items of evidence;
  • Safely and correctly handles potentially hazardous materials encountered in performance of assigned duties;
  • Maintains chain of custody of all property and evidence received and provides access only to authorized personnel;
  • Grants temporary custody of property and evidence to authorized persons for laboratory testing, court appearances or other authorized purposes;
  • Advises law enforcement personnel, attorneys and others on procedures of evidence and authorization for release of property;
  • Disposes of property and evidence by release, sale or destruction after adjudication and maintains records of disposal;
  • Checks items received against information available on multi-agency computer information system for registered owner information;
  • Takes custody of and secures seized vehicles;
  • Testifies in court as to chain of custody for property and evidence;
  • Packages and prepares evidence for shipment to owners or out-of-state laboratories;
  • Photographs property prior to release or destruction and completes associated paperwork.

Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience as an inventory control clerk in a law enforcement setting.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)


Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Selection Procedure
:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Some positions may require special access authorization for law enforcement or courts computerized databases and communications systems.

Special Notice: Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a moderate risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Hepatitis B vaccine, training and personal protective equipment will be provided. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: All positions require the ability to independently move and manipulate heavy objects, to withstand noxious odors and offensive sights, and to safely operate a motor vehicle.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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