Evidence Technician

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an Evidence Technician (civilian position) to collect and process evidence related to crimes. The Evidence Technician has a variety of critical responsibilities and administrative duties. These responsibilities include maintaining the evidentiary chain of custody and integrity of evidence and property. Under general supervision this position will receive, record, account for, store, safeguard, collect, load, transport, verify, release and disburse evidence, and found or abandoned property.

This position maintains separate property areas and performs work as required. A significant degree of initiative, independent judgement, discretion and confidentiality is paramount. All duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an attentive, effective, efficient and safe manner.

Work is generally completed on a regularly scheduled basis; the normal workweek is based on a schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, forty (40) hours per week. This position may require after hour call back in order to assist with evidence storage, occasional travel may be required for training.

• Maintains and inventories all property and evidence under the control of the department.
• Receives, collects, stores, releases, inventories, controls, disposes, and maintains security of a wide variety of property and evidence.
• Initiates inquiries on property and evidence to obtain the information on ownership, release, and disposition.
• Responsible for firearms, narcotics, biohazards, and large sums of money.
• Communicates information related to property and evidence in person, via telephone, written correspondence, and email.
• Maintains certifications as necessary for position.
• Prepares property and evidence for shipment and/or transport to crime laboratories and other destinations as needed.
• Instructs department personnel in best practices and proper methods of packaging all types of evidence property.
• Works with department personnel to package and log evidence, obtain dispositions, and to obtain evidence destruction orders.
• Prepares items for auction, release, or destruction in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
• Processes firearms entering and leaving evidence room with the appropriate agencies.
• Follows current policy on proper evidence storage and handling.
• Accountability—Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy—Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy—Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral—Ability to communicate effectively with others and respond to a diverse community.
• Communication, Written—Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ethical—Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity—Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment—Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures. Use initiative and proper judgement when carrying out tasks and responsibilities.
• Multitasking—Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making—Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems. Possess the ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies.
• Relationship Building—Ability to effectively build relationships with elected officials, co‑workers and the public.
• Safety‑Minded—Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management—Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

• Must be at least 21 years of age, High School Diploma or equivalent, Must be able to successfully pass the following:
  Oral Interview, Background Check and Polygraph Examination.

• Two (2) years experience with a law enforcement agency with duties closely related to those described above or equivalent combination of…