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Evidence Technician

The University of Texas at Austin
flexible benefit account, sick time, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan, employee discount
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2025
Job Posting Title: Evidence Technician ---- Hiring Department: University Police Department ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) is anaccredited state police agency, serving the UT community 24 hours a day. UTPD includes an investigative division, K-9 teams, bicycle patrol team and its own 911 Dispatch Center. For more information on UTPD, please visit: https://police.utexas.edu/ Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose Manages evidence, inventory, and procurement for the Police Department, ensuring compliance with laws and policies. Maintains records, processes evidence, oversees purchases, and tracks budgets. Facilitates property returns, testifies in court, and manages evidence room to ensure efficient operations Responsibilities Evidence Handling: Verifies packaging of incoming items, including hazardous and biohazardous items. Photograph evidence for police investigations. Respond and process crime scenes as needed. Liaison with local area law enforcement crime scene teams. Evidence Management: Transports evidence in a secure manner from collection points throughout the city to various locations. Ensures accurate chain of custody and that documentation in record management system is correct. Responsible for integrity for evidence received until final disposition.Complete a monthly report that outlines evidence that came in, what was sent to a lab, reports received from lab, and evidence destroyed Record-Keeping & Documentation: Updates and maintains evidence databases. Keeps records of evidence custody, chain of custody, property receipts, and control files. Documents receipt, transport, release, and disposal of evidence per legal and departmental policies. Composes correspondence for public and police inquiries. Enters confidential data in the Records Management System (RMS) and ensures compliance with federal and state policies. Property Management: Releases property to rightful owners per regulations. Log all lost and found property that is turned into UTPD. Attempt to locate owner for property and sends notification regarding found property. Works with officers and legal team to verify case status before releasing items. Ensures proper documentation for all property transactions. Properly dispose property if owner is not located. Maintains accurate records of stored and returned property. Financial & Budget Management: Tracks and reports daily expenses in Excel. Creates reports and schedules for department assets. Supports financial planning by monitoring expenditures and forecasting needs. Administrative & Facility Management: Operates various computer systems and software. Maintains evidence facility operations and ensures compliance with safety regulations. Participates in accreditation processes such as CALEA, completing necessary documentation. Supports department efficiency by managing office supplies and operational logistics. Assists in administrative functions to maintain smooth department operations. Inventory & Procurement: Manages evidence supplies and equipment needed. Orders and stocks supplies, materials, and forms. Tracks inventory levels and participates in audits. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Public Administration, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required, along with two or more years of experience in evidence handling, inventory management, procurement, or law enforcement support. Candidates must have a strong understanding of state and federal laws related to evidence handling and property management, as well as proficiency in Records Management Systems (RMS), database entry, and financial tracking. Experience with budgeting, procurement, and inventory control is essential, along with strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and database management systems. The ability to maintain confidentiality, ensure chain of custody, and prepare court exhibits is required. Candidates must be able to lift and transport evidence and property, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a background check. Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills are also essential. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a law enforcement agency or evidence management unit is highly desirable. Additional training or certification in evidence handling, property management, procurement, or forensic science is preferred. Familiarity with CALEA accreditation standards and law enforcement records management systems (RMS) is a plus. Strong proficiency in financial reporting, grant management, and auditing is beneficial. Candidates with experience handling court exhibits and testifying in legal proceedings are preferred. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, database management, and inventory tracking software are an advantage. Salary Range 69,000+ depending on qualifications Work Shift Monday through Friday, in person only. Will require occasional overtime and on call work Nights, weekends, holidays, and some severe weather work will be required. Working Conditions Typical office environment Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF] E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.