Evidence Technician, Alamosa County Sheriff's Department
Alamosa, CO
Part Time
Alamosa County
Mid Level
ALAMOSA COUNTY, Sheriff's Department, Evidence Technician
REPORTS TO: Captain
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $21.00-$25.00/hour DOE
DATE ADOPTED: August 2025
CLOSE DATE: September 9, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
Part-time position (up to 30 hours/week). Responsible for the receipt, storage, safekeeping, release and disposal of all property or evidence that comes under the control of the Alamosa Sheriff’s Office, performs work with minimum supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Rotating shifts, nights, weekends and holidays can be expected. Ability to maneuver uneven terrain for calls. Duties performed in all types of weather conditions, extreme cold, hot temperatures, high winds. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The position is required to stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across an audience. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, and lift up to 25 pounds. The noise level may be very quiet to noisy depending on the situation. Employee must be able to work in a variety of environments wherever victims of crimes may be found.
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
REPORTS TO: Captain
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $21.00-$25.00/hour DOE
DATE ADOPTED: August 2025
CLOSE DATE: September 9, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
Part-time position (up to 30 hours/week). Responsible for the receipt, storage, safekeeping, release and disposal of all property or evidence that comes under the control of the Alamosa Sheriff’s Office, performs work with minimum supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)
- Received property and evidence, documents the receipt, maintains the physical integrity and control and the chain of custody, and physically stores property and evidence in the designated property and evidence locations.
- Prepares evidence for submittal to outside agencies or labs for analysis, including packaging, securing, and preserving evidence items, preparing required forms, and submitting forms with evidence to labs.
- Coordinates with crime laboratories: determines and justifies which evidence to refer; prepares and transports evidence including weapons, narcotics, and biological specimens for analysis and processing by others.
- Releases and purges property and evidence following appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations; prepares evidence and property for auction and/or disposal upon completion of court proceedings.
- Initiates, organizes, updates, maintains, and controls access to complex filing systems and records, including highly sensitive case files.
- May serve as an expert witness in court proceedings; prepares evidence for officers and investigators for court proceedings; maintains records and tracks such actions.
- Releases property to the public; prepares the proper paperwork and prepares evidence for pick-up; completes the necessary reports and documentation of the release.
- Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, receipts and specialized documents, such as letters to investigators, and property claim letters to citizens.
- Provides training and technical assistance to co-workers, including providing instruction on proper evidence collection and maintenance techniques.
- Show up for work on time and be ready to work
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to work schedule to meet all the obligation of the position
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the County and the Sheriff’s Department
- Ability to meet the physical requirements listed below
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
- Law enforcement procedures
- Evidence collection and maintenance techniques
- Computer skills adequate to perform work tasks
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills in English
- Effective written communication skills
- Time management skills to meet required deadlines
- Ability to take initiative to accomplishing all tasks assigned
- Ability to work alone and unsupervised
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, correspondence and memos
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to adjust to changing priorities
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Supplemental coursework in criminology or related field is preferred
- 2 years of work experience in Law Enforcement or administrative work experience in a public safety setting
- Colorado Driver’s License required
- Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation
- Must be able to successfully complete IAPE (International Association of Property & Evidence) training course within one year of appointment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Rotating shifts, nights, weekends and holidays can be expected. Ability to maneuver uneven terrain for calls. Duties performed in all types of weather conditions, extreme cold, hot temperatures, high winds. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The position is required to stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across an audience. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, and lift up to 25 pounds. The noise level may be very quiet to noisy depending on the situation. Employee must be able to work in a variety of environments wherever victims of crimes may be found.
____________________________________________________________________________
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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