The Placer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Evidence Technician - I and Evidence Technician - II.
Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversee the preparation, identification, and maintenance of assigned evidence and found property.
- Perform field forensic work under the direction of sworn staff; search for and collect physical evidence; photograph and video record crime scenes; make diagrams and log items collected from each location; process and send out blood and urine samples to be analyzed; conduct specialized tasks in photography, latent fingerprint development, and other evidence collection as required.
- Identify and preserve evidence; make evidence available for viewing and courtroom presentations; book property into and out of evidence to preserve the chain of evidence; maintain evidence rooms and storage areas in an organized and orderly fashion; maintain detailed filing systems and records on all booked property; destroy and release property; inventory monies and narcotics; generate reports and assist other members of the Sheriff's Office with investigations as required.
- Classify and identify fingerprints; assist in identification matters with Federal, State, and local authorities; prepare fingerprint displays for court; compare latent fingerprints to known and unknown suspects and victims; maintain and use files and computer systems to identify suspects; maintain and operate equipment for processing of fingerprints.
- Take official and personnel photographs for the purpose of identification and evidence; take photographs relating to evidence in support of criminal investigations in the field, at autopsies, and in-house; enlarge crime scene photographs to be utilized as courtroom exhibits; maintain files of photographs.
- Cooperate and work closely with other law enforcement agencies in identification matters as required.
- Requisition materials and supplies as necessary; assist supervisory personnel and other staff in identifying future budgetary needs.
- Instruct and assist officers in the proper use of photographic and fingerprint equipment.
- Prepare various written reports as necessary.
- Provide testimony in court as directed.
- Provide adequate staff coverage/availability outside of normal business hours, as needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Do you have a passion for public service? If so, apply today!
