Evidence Technician

Summary

Public Safety- Evidence Technician

If you are self-motivated, enjoy working independently and can exercise sound judgment in a law enforcement environment, you may be interested in this challenging position. The Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is looking for an Evidence Technician to perform all aspects of evidence management.

Principle Duties:

• Maintain integrity of evidence by following policy and protocol of evidence collection, storage location and required entries into reporting system.
• Arranges to return property to rightful owner when appropriate to do so. Follows proper procedure to document and follow state law pertaining to release of property and evidence.
• Writes report into FatPot system documenting entry and movement status.
• Help with annual statewide audit.
• Prepare and/or process documents; review for accuracy and completeness; update information and/or evaluate against policy.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Retrieves data found in databases to generate requested reports.
• Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients or customers.
• Verifies data entry by comparing the source document against input data, utilizing automated verification system, using dual entry or other verification technique.
• Maintains and/or creates files or record keeping systems. Sorts, labels, files and retrieves documents, or other materials.
• Reviews cases, applications, files, records, etc., to determine action.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has professional customer service skills
• Is self-motivated
• Has great communication skills
• Has computer skills with Word, Excel, etc.
• Knows how to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism
• Has sound decision making skills

Preference:

• Preference may be given to current employees of the Utah Department of Public Safety.
• Preference may be given to someone who has worked with the Spillman Flex system for evidence

Other:

• Some travel may be required on a weekly basis to transport evidence from other facilities

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah. Other benefits may include:

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.

Job Description

Public Safety- Evidence Technician

If you are self-motivated, enjoy working independently and can exercise sound judgment in a law enforcement environment, you may be interested in this challenging position. The Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is looking for an Evidence Technician to perform all aspects of evidence management.

Principle Duties:

• Maintain integrity of evidence by following policy and protocol of evidence collection, storage location and required entries into reporting system.
• Arranges to return property to rightful owner when appropriate to do so. Follows proper procedure to document and follow state law pertaining to release of property and evidence.
• Writes report into FatPot system documenting entry and movement status.
• Help with annual statewide audit.
• Prepare and/or process documents; review for accuracy and completeness; update information and/or evaluate against policy.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Retrieves data found in databases to generate requested reports.
• Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients or customers.
• Verifies data entry by comparing the source document against input data, utilizing automated verification system, using dual entry or other verification technique.
• Maintains and/or creates files or record keeping systems. Sorts, labels, files and retrieves documents, or other materials.
• Reviews cases, applications, files, records, etc., to determine action.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has professional customer service skills
• Is self-motivated
• Has great communication skills
• Has computer skills with Word, Excel, etc.
• Knows how to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism
• Has sound decision making skills

Preference:

• Preference may be given to current employees of the Utah Department of Public Safety.
• Preference may be given to someone who has worked with the Spillman Flex system for evidence

Other:

• Some travel may be required on a weekly basis to transport evidence from other facilities

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah. Other benefits may include:

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.