Evidence Technician - I

Summary

Evidence Technician - IThe Placer County Sheriff's Office is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as an Evidence Technician - I. This entry-level opportunity requires no prior experience specific to property and evidence and offers hands-on training in crime scene investigation, forensic techniques, and evidence management. General knowledge of crime scene investigations or property warehouse operations is desirable. In this role, you will gain valuable experience in both evidence management and field investigations. Responsibilities include receiving, documenting, storing, and disposing of evidence; processing court orders; coordinating evidence and case information with the District Attorney's Office; and maintaining the property warehouse. Working alongside journey-level Evidence Technicians, you will receive training in crime scene documentation, evidence collection, forensic photography, 3D scanning, fingerprint development, and laboratory techniques, including DNA collection and chemical fingerprint processing. This position requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Duties may involve lifting 50 pounds or more, working outdoors in challenging weather and terrain, navigating confined spaces, handling human remains in various stages of decomposition, and providing courtroom testimony. The Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Evidence Technician - I and Evidence Technician - II. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, the II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment.

Job Description

Evidence Technician - IThe Placer County Sheriff's Office is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as an Evidence Technician - I. This entry-level opportunity requires no prior experience specific to property and evidence and offers hands-on training in crime scene investigation, forensic techniques, and evidence management. General knowledge of crime scene investigations or property warehouse operations is desirable. In this role, you will gain valuable experience in both evidence management and field investigations. Responsibilities include receiving, documenting, storing, and disposing of evidence; processing court orders; coordinating evidence and case information with the District Attorney's Office; and maintaining the property warehouse. Working alongside journey-level Evidence Technicians, you will receive training in crime scene documentation, evidence collection, forensic photography, 3D scanning, fingerprint development, and laboratory techniques, including DNA collection and chemical fingerprint processing. This position requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Duties may involve lifting 50 pounds or more, working outdoors in challenging weather and terrain, navigating confined spaces, handling human remains in various stages of decomposition, and providing courtroom testimony. The Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Evidence Technician - I and Evidence Technician - II. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, the II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment.