Evidence Technician

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Patrol Captain, this position performs a wide variety of specialized and technical non-sworn law enforcement duties in support of Sheriff’s Office operations and services including areas of crime scene investigations, processing, and identification of forensic evidence. To collect, analyze and evaluate crime related data from a variety of sources; to provide timely information and recommendations to law enforcement operational and administrative personnel regarding patterns, series and crime trends; to provide information and assist with the coordination of investigations between jurisdictions; and to provide investigative support and assistance to Deputies and other specialized units by searching databases and reports and preparing a variety of publications, correspondence, charts and graphs to aid in the investigation of criminal activities. Perform a variety of other non-sworn law enforcement, clerical, and administrative functions in support of Sheriff’s Office. This position shares responsibility for the creation and maintenance of the office’s records, as well as ACISS data entry for the St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of specialized technical non-sworn law enforcement duties in support of the Sheriff’s Office including in the areas of crime scene investigations, processing, and identification of forensic evidence.
• Identify, document, preserve, and collect evidence at crime scenes at major crime scenes in support of other personnel; perform photography duties as requested.
• Manage collection, inventory, storage, returns and destruction of evidence and property.
• Dictate and/or write reports about investigations; complete evidence voucher for evidence or property collected; book evidence or property into evidence room.
• Perform a variety of clerical and administrative functions in support of the Office’s services and activities; provide training to new personnel related to area of assignment; attend committee meetings; assist with special projects as assigned.
• Maintain various logs and records; gather information and prepare routine reports as assigned; enter, input, and retrieve a variety of information using a computer terminal.
• Assists the department in meeting the basic objectives of crime prevention and suppression, apprehension, and the recovery of stolen property.
• Collects, collates, analyzes and disseminates information concerning crime patterns and trends.
• Provides information to assist operations personnel (patrol and investigative deputies) in the identification of specific and immediate crime problems and the arrest of criminal offenders.
• Strategic analysis and projections concerned with long-range problems and long-term increases or decreases in crime. Strategic analysis also includes the preparation of crime statistical summaries and the provision of resource acquisition and allocation of information.
• Transport evidence to and from the Wisconsin State Crime Lab.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Sheriff Office policies and procedures.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by supervisor and other management as required.
• Gathers, organizes, and fulfills demands for court procedures assisting internal and external demands, including court testimony.
• Participate as a team member of the Sheriff’s Department to improve office efficiency and cooperatively solve problems.
• Provides general administrative and clerical support services as needed including general reception.
• Fulfills the department’s mission and purpose.
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience: Associate’s degree in related field preferred with two or more years of work experience; or equivalent combination.
• Ability to pass law enforcement background screening.
• Strong oral / written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Experience involving significant interactions with the public, law and justice agencies, and other local government preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience conducting research using complex statistical analysis and statistical computer programs.
• Knowledge of law enforcement computer systems (RMS, CAD, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint) preferred.

Additional Information

• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) is frontloaded and prorated upon hire and a maximum of 300 hours can carry over to the new accrual year. Extended Leave Accrual at the rate of five (5) days, 46.25 hours annually (cap 20 days). Holidays Ten (10) paid holidays per year (Employees working on holidays, paid over-time rate – 1 ½ times regular rate of pay). Term Life Insurance One (1) times annual salary at no cost to employee. Supplemental Life available for employee, spouse, & children Retirement - WRS Employee portion: 7.20% Employer portion: 7.20% Deferred Compensation Wisconsin Deferred Comp – three (3) options for additional retirement savings (pre-tax) Health Insurance Begins on the 1st of the month following date of hire Health Partners - three (3) plan options to choose from Other Insurance Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Accident and Hospital Flexible Spending Account Administered through WEX (pre-tax dollars for medical expenses and daycare costs) Employee Assist. Program Health Partners confidential counseling services Wellness Options Employees may select to participate in various wellness programs and activities throughout the year. Onsite Fitness Center and wooded walking trail available for staff enjoyment. Tuition Reimbursement Up to $1,500 reimbursement for approved expenses per class; and a maximum benefit of $3,000 annually