Evidence and Property Technician

Overview

The City of Coronado is Accepting Applications for

Evidence and Property Technician

Department: The Coronado Police Department provides outstanding law enforcement services to the community of Coronado.
Professionalism, Integrity, Accountability, and Respect are the values at the core of our agency. We utilize our philosophy of community-oriented policing to foster relationships and find solutions for problems in our community.

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of technical duties in the collection, identification and preservation of Police Department property and evidence; to maintain accurate documentation of property and evidence records; to collect and examine evidence from crime scenes; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility, including basic computer forensics and assist in the Records Division as required.

• Receive, record, classify and store various types of evidence property; ensure security of evidence and property; transport property and evidence to forensic examination labs; prepare evidence and provide testimony in court.
• Examine and preserve evidence at crime scenes for latent impressions and other physical evidence; photograph crime scene evidence, criminal autopsy and fingerprints.
• Dust and lift latent prints and fingerprints, including the preparation and entry of fingerprints with the California Identification System (CAL-) and Automated Fingerprint Identification System/Live Scan and other related systems.
• Prepare reports, evidence lists and property tags for collected property and evidence; maintain and operate a computerized inventory system; input data and update property and evidence files; check out and release evidence to appropriate persons; update and maintain the tracking system to reflect chain of custody for each item.
• Assist in the conduct of periodic audits of the Property and Evidence function to ensure accuracy.
• Dispose of or release of property at the conclusion of court action; notify owners; respond to requests and inquiries concerning release of property; ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and law enforcement staff regarding evidence and property retention, release guidelines and lab practices.
• Deal courteously and efficiently with the public in an office or field environment.
• Maintain a computer inventory of all Department property.
• Participate in training programs.
• Perform routine administrative staff work as assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

To view the full job description, see the City of Coronado job posting for Evidence and Property Technician.

• Experience: At least two (2) years of increasingly responsible property and collection and preservation experience.

• Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in crime scene investigation, property and evidence collection or a related field is desirable.

• License Required: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record.

Application Review Phase: A completed City of Coronado employment application and resume must be received by the Human Resources Division by 11:59 PM PST on February 19, 2026. Copies of licenses and/or certificates must be attached to the application. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience.

Examination Phase: Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (pass/fail).

Department Interviews: Top candidates will be selected based on feedback from the panel for final interviews with the Chief of Police and Police Captain.

Candidate Selection Process: Top candidates will be required to submit a Personal History Statement (PHS) and other required forms for review. Candidate will be subject to successful completion of a polygraph examination and a thorough law enforcement background check conducted by a licensed background investigator prior to the final interview.

Final Interview: The selected candidate will be invited to a final interview with the Chief of Police and if successful, will be issued a conditional offer subject to the successful completion of a psychological examination and a medical exam, including a drug screening.

All candidates who successfully obtain a 70% or above in each phase of the exam process will be placed on an eligibility list for a period of at least six months. The City of Coronado participates in E-Verify; all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States. The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the examination process may voluntarily request…