Evidence Technician

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

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To apply, you must go to the DPS website.  and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking a motivated professional for our Evidence Technician position. in the Tucson area. Under general supervision, the Evidence Technician is accountable for preserving the chain-of-custody and security of hazardous/non-hazardous evidence and non evidential property received from law enforcement personnel. Receives, logs, packages, stores, inventories, issues and assists in the release or disposal of adjudicated materials.

Releases, documents and issues evidence for the purpose of performing laboratory tests or providing testimony in court. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires One (1) year of stockroom, warehouse, or public contact experience; or one (1) year of experience working for a law enforcement agency; or any combination totaling one (1) year.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Ability to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, call-out and overtime.
• Ability to move packages weighing up to 50 pounds each, in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, reach and climb (stairs or stepladders).
• Ability to perform tasks in a work area subject to unpleasant odors and temperatures of up to 120 degrees.
• Must provide a DNA sample for the staff database.
• Must successfully complete the examination process.
• Progression to the next pay level/step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:
Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.