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Evidence Technician
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Council Approved 10-5-15
Revised 4-11-18, 10-2021, 5-2023
City of Waukee
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Evidence Technician Reports to: Special Services Commander
Dept/Div: Police/Administration Direct Reports: None
Grade: P10 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB PURPOSE: The Evidence Technician provides administrative and technical support for the public and
Police Department staff regarding evidence processing and administrative tasks.
Develops, prioritizes, and preserves physical evidence at crime scenes; documents scenes
with photographs and video, logs, organizes, properly stores and prepares physical and
digital evidence for court.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
1. Provides exceptional customer service to members of the public who telephone or enter the public safety
building.
2. Oversees evidence collection at crime scenes, including processing crime scenes for the presence of
fingerprints, blood or other biological substances. Maintains physical evidence room, storage and
organization of physical evidence and digital evidence, and property files. Completes quarterly audits,
processes and disposes physical and digital evidence. Oversees evidence collection during warrant
searches, evaluates court dispositions involving evidence.
3. Pre-logs evidence to the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) website and transports evidence
as necessary. Works directly with the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation lab evaluating and
interpreting results of lab submissions and acts as the liaison between the DCI lab and the Waukee Police
Department.
4. Conducts limited laboratory examination of latent fingerprints, palm prints, footprints, bite marks, glove and
cloth impressions, tool marks, examine for bodily fluids and preliminary drug identification testing. Attends
autopsies documenting evidence of crime.
5. Processes and downloads digital images, audio and video from in-car and body-worn cameras for
department personnel.
6. Writes detailed reports accounting for activities during criminal investigations. Testifies in court, attends
pre-trial conferences, prepares exhibits for court/trial use.
7. Performs duties of the Records Technician as requested.
8. Assists with Community Policing Operations.
9. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
1. Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times.
2. Display strong analytical and exceptional communication skills.
3. Able to anticipate and take action in solving problems while using judgment and a systematic approach to
decision making.
4. Excellent skills in the use of computers and tablets and able to be trained in law enforcement software
required to complete the functions of the position.
5. Knowledge of established codes, ordinances and regulations or the ability to acquire the knowledge with
the ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations.
6. Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and
completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
7. Work independently with limited supervision.
8. Contribute to overall City effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating,
as necessary, in assisting all other teams.
Evidence Technician
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Council Approved 10-5-15
Revised 4-11-18, 10-2021, 5-2023
9. Excellent working knowledge of police department rules, regulations and procedures.
10. Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically
required in the course of performing specific job duties.
11. Represent the Department professionally and effectively to the community and Department members.
12. Attentive to City and Department standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City
and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in business, criminal justice, or a related field required.
2. Certified or able to become certified to access the IOWA and NCIC systems.
3. Maintain Notary Public and fingerprint technician certifications.
4. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
5. Must possess and have the ability to maintain a valid Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas and
office equipment.
2. Able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on project such as computer screen
or at a crime scene.
3. Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 40 pounds occasionally.
4. Must be able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using
electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses and community members.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Climate controlled office with hazards typical to an office environment
2. Working for extended periods outdoors in adverse environmental conditions and potential exposure to
hazardous materials and environments.
3. Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
4. Standard work hours will be Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with additional evening and
weekend hours as required.
5. To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours
within Waukee Public Safety Building.
6. There is no residency requirement for this position.
I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and
should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and
duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be
required to work overtime, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job
description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any
employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right.
Signature Date
The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job
incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.