Evidence Technician

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

Job Description:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Duties and Responsibilities

  The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Receive incoming evidence from either temporary lockers or Investigators. Inspect for proper packaging and correct number of items per listing. Send email for corrections where needed
• Lawfully dispose of evidence and found property in accordance with established laws.
• Prepare destruction orders certified letters and other paperwork for disposals.
• Meet with magistrates
• Maintain paperwork for all disposed items.
• Prepare documents needed for the disposition of evidence/property.
• Make appointments as necessary for release of evidence
• Make supplemental reports pertaining to evidence disposals lab submissions and lab reports.
• Scan documents into the records management system.
• Check evidence in/out for officers and courts. Deliver evidence to courts when needed.
• Transport evidence to/from state labs. Prepare lab submission forms or confirm they are correct.
• Monitor Trackit notification system for SANE kits. Pick up SANE kits from area hospital deliver to state labs for processing.
• Make court appearances pertaining to the care and custody of evidence.
• Stock supplies for Investigators and Patrol
• Establish proper storage areas for evidence
• Make copies of audio video and photo evidence for courts and outside agencies. Maintain digital evidence folder on computer.
• Return property/evidence to the rightful owners or via mail.
• Assist with open records requests.
• Oversee inventory and property management.
• Manage the budget within the unit. Get approval from supervisors for large purchases.
• Make recommendations pertaining to the budget.
• Utilize/Manage evidence management system and make changes when needed. Add/Delete new officers to the system.
• Manage access to multiPurpose building to only employees with access needed.
• Greet the public pertaining to release evidence both in person and on the phone.
• Assist at crime sense when needed. Assist in collecting and processing of evidence found. Crime scene unit will be made available for call outs.
• Monitor county email account for requests.
• Meet with Courts and Transportation deputies for evidence from court submissions. Store in multiPurpose building.

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to behave ethically
• Punctuality and regular attendance
• Ability to perform duties with minimal direct supervision
• Sufficient knowledge and training in area
• A working knowledge of police operations
• Ability to operate small office equipment
• Ability to operate computer for data entry word processing and accounting purposes
• Ability to operate computer programs and applications
• Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment such as power tools
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and be licensed in the state of Texas
• Ability to read signs labels directions reports manuals state and federal laws and other legal documents.
• Skills using basic math required to handle money measure when required compose graphs and charts.
• Ability to record information prioritize analyze data and make decisions
• Maintain security and adhere to rules of evidence and proper police procedures.
• Ability to manage time well
• Maintain a good working relationship with coworkers.
• Ability to effectively communicate and deal with the public coworkers various law enforcement and criminal justice agencies both state and federal in a diplomatic and professional manner.

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

  Requires High school diploma or GED; preferred TEEX Property and Evidence Certification and TAPEIT Property and Evidence Certification.

  Physical Demands:

• Ability to work outside inside in rain snow sleet excessive heat
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

• Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• None.

• Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history.

• Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

  Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications:

Proposed Compensation:

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time regardless of the job closing date posted.

Work Shift:

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse 3rd Floor in downtown Belton.