Evidence Technician

HOURLY: $15.35

JOB OBJECTIVES:
The Identification Evidence Technician is responsible for the crime scenes and evidence of all criminal cases assigned to the identification staff. The Identification Specialist performs related work as required, including, but not limits to all criminal investigations.  This employee is delegated the authority necessary for the performance of assigned duties within departmental restrictions and is directly accountable to the criminal investigation section. The Evidence Technician is under the general supervision of the criminal investigation section lieutenant.  This position is responsible for work of above average difficulty consisting of latent evidence comparisons on assigned cases and the preparation of reports concerning the disposition of all assignments.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:
Computer, typewriter, camera, gloves, evidence tape, bags and boxes.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The Identification Specialist is required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency situations. Work may involve an element of personal danger.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Attending the crime scene to lift fingerprints, take pictures and prepare follow-up reports including evidence gathering.
2. Attends court to testify and present prisoners.
3. Processes suspects and prisoners including fingerprints, photographing and transporting.
4. Coordinates activities with other officers and police departments.
5. Types reports, records, and statements, keeps detailed records, for possible court use; and works closely with the District Attorney’s Office.
6. Regularly checks the work and gives specific instructions and assistance when special problems arise.
7. Assist and advises subordinates on proper action to be taken on all doubtful cases.
8. Conducts inspection tours to observe the efficiency of members.
9. Reports to supervisor on any off-standard conditions.
10. Maintains all the evidence and the section’s inventory.
11. Organizes the section’s disposition on property and surplus inventory.
12. Assumes charge of police activities on the scene of major crimes.
13. Attends meetings, conferences, training schools, and reviews literature and publications to keep abreast of current problems and practices in the field.
14. Perform other general duties and responsibilities of a similar nature as required.

EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:
Requires a high school diploma or GED with two (2) years’ experience working as an identification technician.  Valid Texas Driver’s License, Basic Evidence Technician course, good physical condition, considerable knowledge of approved principles, practices and procedures of police work and ordinances governing police work.  Considerable ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions, prepare clear and comprehensive reports; deal courteously but firmly with the general public; act quickly and calmly in emergent situations; use good judgment; establish effective working relationships with other police agencies, fellow police officers, and the general public.

Job descriptions/specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties, tasks, and responsibilities associated with a specified position. Therefore, descriptions/specifications may not include all duties performed by the individual. In addition, descriptions/specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position/class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position/class.  

Note:  The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.

Salary : $15