Evidence Technician

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Duties

Duties & 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

Requirements

Education:

• Associate degree (or 60 college credits) in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Certifications / Licensure:

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)

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