Evidence Technician

Summary

VP AreaVP Area PresidentDepartmentDepartment 00471 - Public SafetyLocationLocation CampusCityCity Salt Lake City, UTType of RecruitmentType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate RangePay Rate Range 15.19 - 31.85Close DateClose Date 12/09/2026Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)Job SummaryThe Property and Evidence Technician is responsible for the secure, accurate, and lawful management of property, evidence, found property, and items held for safekeeping by the University of Utah Department of Public Safety. This position receives, processes, documents, stores, transfers, releases, and disposes of property and evidence in accordance with Department policy, University requirements, applicable laws, and established chain-of-custody standards. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records in the Department's Records Management System, ensuring proper packaging and labeling, maintaining secure storage and access controls, processing specialized evidence such as firearms, narcotics, biological materials, hazardous items, and digital devices, and coordinating evidence transfers with laboratories, courts, and other authorized agencies.The Property and Evidence Technician serves as a key resource to officers, investigators, supervisors, prosecutors, courts, partner agencies, and members of the public regarding property and evidence procedures. The position conducts inventories, audits, and accountability reviews; monitors case dispositions and property eligible for release or final disposition; identifies and addresses discrepancies or chain-of-custody concerns; and assists with the lawful release, destruction, disposal, or other disposition of property and evidence. The position requires a high level of accuracy, organization, confidentiality, integrity, and attention to detail, as well as the ability to safely handle potentially hazardous or sensitive materials and maintain the security and evidentiary integrity of all property entrusted to the Department. The position also supports continuous improvement of evidence-control practices and maintains current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, professional standards and accreditation requirements.ResponsibilitiesProperty and Evidence ManagementReceive, identify, classify, document, and maintain custody of evidence, property, found property, and items held for safekeeping in accordance with Department policy and applicable law.Accurately enter and maintain property and evidence records in the Department's Records Management System ( RMS ), including property numbers, descriptions, locations, custody transactions, and disposition information.Maintain accurate and complete chain-of-custody documentation for all property and evidence from receipt through final disposition.Inspect submitted property and evidence for proper packaging, labeling, documentation, and compliance with Department requirements.Securely store evidence and property in designated storage areas to prevent theft, loss, damage, contamination, unauthorized access, or compromise of evidentiary integrity.Maintain an organized evidence and property storage system that allows items to be located and retrieved in a timely manner.Maintain separate and secure storage areas for evidence, found property, safekeeping property, and items awaiting disposition.Maintain appropriate security and access controls for evidence storage areas and ensure required access logs are completed.Evidence Intake and ProcessingCollect property and evidence from designated evidence lockers and processing areas in accordance with established schedules and procedures.Review evidence submissions for completeness and compliance and coordinate with officers and supervisors to correct improperly submitted items.Process and package property and evidence according to the nature of the item, including firearms, narcotics, biological evidence, bodily-fluid-contaminated items, hazardous materials, ammunition, digital devices, and other specialized evidence.Ensure evidence requiring drying or special handling is appropriately secured, documented, and processed to prevent contamination or degradation.Maintain required documentation and records associated with evidence drying cabinets, including placement, removal, cleaning, disinfection, and filter inspections and replacement.Properly identify and manage biohazardous or potentially hazardous evidence using required personal protective equipment and established safety procedures.Chain of Custody and Property ControlMaintain continuous accountability for all property and evidence received, transferred, released, returned, or otherwise handled by the Evidence Unit.Document each transfer of custody in the RMS and ensure the identity of the person receiving or releasing property is accurately recorded.Process temporary releases of property and evidence for investigative purposes, court proceedings, laboratory analysis, or other authorized purposes.Coordinate the return of property and evidence to the Evidence Unit following court proceedings, laboratory analysis, or investigative use.Monitor evidence locations and reconcile discrepancies identified through routine accounting, audits, inventories, or inspections.Conduct follow-up inquiries when property or evidence cannot be located and document all efforts to locate missing items.Property Release and DispositionDetermine eligibility for release of property and evidence in accordance with Department policy, applicable law, court orders, and authorized disposition instructions.Notify owners and other legally entitled persons when property or evidence is eligible for release.Verify identification, ownership, and legal eligibility prior to releasing property, firearms, or other controlled items.Process and document the release of found property, safekeeping property, evidence, firearms, and other property in accordance with applicable requirements.Monitor case dispositions and identify property and evidence eligible for continued retention, release, destruction, disposal, or other authorized disposition.Coordinate the lawful disposal of unclaimed, surplus, confiscated, or otherwise eligible property.Coordinate special disposition procedures for narcotics, firearms, hazardous materials, weapons, biological evidence, and other property requiring specialized handling.Prepare and maintain documentation associated with property destruction and disposal.Firearms and Controlled PropertyMaintain secure custody and control of firearms and ammunition received by the Department.Process firearms for release only after required identification, documentation, and legal eligibility requirements have been satisfied.Coordinate required firearm eligibility checks prior to the release of seized firearms.Manage firearms accepted under the Utah Firearms Safe Harbor Act in accordance with applicable statutory requirements and Department policy.Maintain required documentation and retention periods for firearms accepted for safekeeping and coordinate their lawful return or disposition.Maintain secure custody, control, and disposition of narcotics, dangerous drugs, and related paraphernalia received by the Department.Laboratory and External Agency CoordinationCoordinate the transfer and return of evidence to the Utah State Crime Laboratory, toxicology laboratories, Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory, and other authorized laboratories or agencies.Ensure evidence transferred for laboratory examination is properly documented and that chain-of-custody records are maintained.Coordinate with local, county, state, federal, and other law enforcement agencies regarding property and evidence matters.Maintain documentation associated with laboratory transfers, returns, examinations, and final disposition.Records, Audits, and ComplianceMaintain accurate, timely, and complete records relating to the receipt, storage, transfer, release, retention, destruction, and disposition of property and evidence.Monitor case dispositions and evidence status to ensure property is appropriately maintained or processed for final disposition.Assist with and participate in required evidence inventories, audits, inspections, and accountability reviews.Identify discrepancies, procedural deficiencies, or potential chain-of-custody issues and promptly notify appropriate supervisory personnel.Assist with investigations into missing or unaccounted-for property and evidence and document corrective actions and recommendations.Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

VP AreaVP Area PresidentDepartmentDepartment 00471 - Public SafetyLocationLocation CampusCityCity Salt Lake City, UTType of RecruitmentType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate RangePay Rate Range 15.19 - 31.85Close DateClose Date 12/09/2026Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)Job SummaryThe Property and Evidence Technician is responsible for the secure, accurate, and lawful management of property, evidence, found property, and items held for safekeeping by the University of Utah Department of Public Safety. This position receives, processes, documents, stores, transfers, releases, and disposes of property and evidence in accordance with Department policy, University requirements, applicable laws, and established chain-of-custody standards. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records in the Department's Records Management System, ensuring proper packaging and labeling, maintaining secure storage and access controls, processing specialized evidence such as firearms, narcotics, biological materials, hazardous items, and digital devices, and coordinating evidence transfers with laboratories, courts, and other authorized agencies.The Property and Evidence Technician serves as a key resource to officers, investigators, supervisors, prosecutors, courts, partner agencies, and members of the public regarding property and evidence procedures. The position conducts inventories, audits, and accountability reviews; monitors case dispositions and property eligible for release or final disposition; identifies and addresses discrepancies or chain-of-custody concerns; and assists with the lawful release, destruction, disposal, or other disposition of property and evidence. The position requires a high level of accuracy, organization, confidentiality, integrity, and attention to detail, as well as the ability to safely handle potentially hazardous or sensitive materials and maintain the security and evidentiary integrity of all property entrusted to the Department. The position also supports continuous improvement of evidence-control practices and maintains current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, professional standards and accreditation requirements.ResponsibilitiesProperty and Evidence ManagementReceive, identify, classify, document, and maintain custody of evidence, property, found property, and items held for safekeeping in accordance with Department policy and applicable law.Accurately enter and maintain property and evidence records in the Department's Records Management System ( RMS ), including property numbers, descriptions, locations, custody transactions, and disposition information.Maintain accurate and complete chain-of-custody documentation for all property and evidence from receipt through final disposition.Inspect submitted property and evidence for proper packaging, labeling, documentation, and compliance with Department requirements.Securely store evidence and property in designated storage areas to prevent theft, loss, damage, contamination, unauthorized access, or compromise of evidentiary integrity.Maintain an organized evidence and property storage system that allows items to be located and retrieved in a timely manner.Maintain separate and secure storage areas for evidence, found property, safekeeping property, and items awaiting disposition.Maintain appropriate security and access controls for evidence storage areas and ensure required access logs are completed.Evidence Intake and ProcessingCollect property and evidence from designated evidence lockers and processing areas in accordance with established schedules and procedures.Review evidence submissions for completeness and compliance and coordinate with officers and supervisors to correct improperly submitted items.Process and package property and evidence according to the nature of the item, including firearms, narcotics, biological evidence, bodily-fluid-contaminated items, hazardous materials, ammunition, digital devices, and other specialized evidence.Ensure evidence requiring drying or special handling is appropriately secured, documented, and processed to prevent contamination or degradation.Maintain required documentation and records associated with evidence drying cabinets, including placement, removal, cleaning, disinfection, and filter inspections and replacement.Properly identify and manage biohazardous or potentially hazardous evidence using required personal protective equipment and established safety procedures.Chain of Custody and Property ControlMaintain continuous accountability for all property and evidence received, transferred, released, returned, or otherwise handled by the Evidence Unit.Document each transfer of custody in the RMS and ensure the identity of the person receiving or releasing property is accurately recorded.Process temporary releases of property and evidence for investigative purposes, court proceedings, laboratory analysis, or other authorized purposes.Coordinate the return of property and evidence to the Evidence Unit following court proceedings, laboratory analysis, or investigative use.Monitor evidence locations and reconcile discrepancies identified through routine accounting, audits, inventories, or inspections.Conduct follow-up inquiries when property or evidence cannot be located and document all efforts to locate missing items.Property Release and DispositionDetermine eligibility for release of property and evidence in accordance with Department policy, applicable law, court orders, and authorized disposition instructions.Notify owners and other legally entitled persons when property or evidence is eligible for release.Verify identification, ownership, and legal eligibility prior to releasing property, firearms, or other controlled items.Process and document the release of found property, safekeeping property, evidence, firearms, and other property in accordance with applicable requirements.Monitor case dispositions and identify property and evidence eligible for continued retention, release, destruction, disposal, or other authorized disposition.Coordinate the lawful disposal of unclaimed, surplus, confiscated, or otherwise eligible property.Coordinate special disposition procedures for narcotics, firearms, hazardous materials, weapons, biological evidence, and other property requiring specialized handling.Prepare and maintain documentation associated with property destruction and disposal.Firearms and Controlled PropertyMaintain secure custody and control of firearms and ammunition received by the Department.Process firearms for release only after required identification, documentation, and legal eligibility requirements have been satisfied.Coordinate required firearm eligibility checks prior to the release of seized firearms.Manage firearms accepted under the Utah Firearms Safe Harbor Act in accordance with applicable statutory requirements and Department policy.Maintain required documentation and retention periods for firearms accepted for safekeeping and coordinate their lawful return or disposition.Maintain secure custody, control, and disposition of narcotics, dangerous drugs, and related paraphernalia received by the Department.Laboratory and External Agency CoordinationCoordinate the transfer and return of evidence to the Utah State Crime Laboratory, toxicology laboratories, Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory, and other authorized laboratories or agencies.Ensure evidence transferred for laboratory examination is properly documented and that chain-of-custody records are maintained.Coordinate with local, county, state, federal, and other law enforcement agencies regarding property and evidence matters.Maintain documentation associated with laboratory transfers, returns, examinations, and final disposition.Records, Audits, and ComplianceMaintain accurate, timely, and complete records relating to the receipt, storage, transfer, release, retention, destruction, and disposition of property and evidence.Monitor case dispositions and evidence status to ensure property is appropriately maintained or processed for final disposition.Assist with and participate in required evidence inventories, audits, inspections, and accountability reviews.Identify discrepancies, procedural deficiencies, or potential chain-of-custody issues and promptly notify appropriate supervisory personnel.Assist with investigations into missing or unaccounted-for property and evidence and document corrective actions and recommendations.Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local#J-18808-Ljbffr