Property and Evidence Clerk jobs in Utah

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for an Evidence Technician.

General Purpose:

Performs a variety of technical duties in the investigation and reconstruction of crime scenes. Assures integrity, maintenance, and tracking of all police evidence. Prepares photographs and evidence for courtroom documentation. May respond to area hospitals and/or the medical examiners’ office building for autopsies to document and collect evidence in criminal investigations.

Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties designed for intake, storage, release and/or disposal of all property received by the Saratoga Springs Police Department that are to be held as evidence, found property, or stored for safekeeping.

Time and days may vary depending on need and schedule.

Background check for this position is required.

• Takes impressions of footprints, tire tracks, tool marks, etc.; uses miscellaneous chemicals, kits and supplies as dictated by the crime scene.
• Collects DNA samples.
• Reconstructs crime scenes; searches for latent fingerprints; collects and preserves evidence; conducts examinations of documents, and fingerprints; investigates arsons. Processes crime scene evidence for latent fingerprints; uses alternate light sources and examines evidence for microscopic evidence (hairs and fibers); examines and analyzes various types of drug evidence.
• Video tapes crime scenes. Compares, identifies, and verifies latent prints and inked prints, to known inked prints. Prepares specialized displays, graphs, charts, diagrams, photo enlargements, and related documentation as needed to reconstruct or describe crime scenes for court purposes and/or to interpret evidence.

• Writes detailed technical reports of work performed. Prepares exhibits for and testifies in court concerning evidence, chain of evidence, and crime scenes. Instructs police officers and others on subjects relating to crime scene investigation. May provide fingerprinting service to the general public; Downloads and copies video and audio. Performs other related duties as required.

• Maintains knowledge and skills on the latest evidence processing techniques through ongoing training and familiarity with forensic manuals and scientific research.
• Insures the integrity of evidence through all stages of the evidence management process, including distribution, return, destruction and/or sale of items; transports evidence to various crime labs and court rooms. Helps maintain control of recovered properties; uses the inventory system; processes property claims upon proper verification of ownership.

An associate degree (preferred emphasis in biology, chemistry, forensic technology, forensic science, physical science, or related field) and/or 2 years of job-related training (experience with evidence intake and/or working in a laboratory is desired). Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access & Power Point), forensic LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and UCJIS (Utah Criminal Justice Information System is preferred.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license.
• Criminal records authorized (certification done upon hire).