Evidence Technician

Evidence Technician

Title: Evidence Technician

Location: Inverness, FL

Job Type: Non-exempt, full-time (40 hours), Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This position requires on call status and must be available on nights, weekends and holidays.

Job Location: CCSO Operations Center 1 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Inverness, FL 34450

Reports To: Evidence Custodian Supervisor

Note: If a current CCSO employee - deadline to apply for this position is June 13, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Applications must be received in Human Resources by that date and time. Interested employees should complete a request for promotion/transfer form and submit through chain of command to the Human Resources Division.

Job Summary/Purpose

An Evidence Technician is responsible for the handling, processing and documentation of evidence/property, ensuring the integrity and chain of custody throughout the evidence/property lifecycle.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, log, store and dispose of evidence/property submitted to Evidence.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure proper documentation is completed for each piece of evidence/property.
• Ensure the integrity of all evidence/property collected, adhering to Florida Statutes and standards for storage and disposal.
• Facilitate requests for testing at FDLE or private labs.
• Participate in audits and inventories of evidence/property to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provide testimony in legal proceedings regarding the evidence received and the procedures followed during its handling.
• Physically lift and transport items using ladders, hand trucks, carts and other equipment.
• Drive an agency vehicle to transport evidence/property to and from all Evidence Storage facilities, other agencies and labs.
• Communicate with deputies, detectives and civilians for the disposal/release of evidence/property.
• All CCSO employees are considered essential emergency workers and are subject to working in any capacity/hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations, including but not limited to, in-County and out-of-County deployments.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills to complete, update and submit required reports and documents.
• Ability to operate portable equipment including, but not limited to, battery chargers, jumper cables, air compressor, hand truck, fire extinguisher and ladders.
• Ability to handle firearms safely.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Two years' minimum experience required in receiving and issuing equipment, supplies or evidence.
• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent certification of competency required, AA degree preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence procedures, government statutes and regulations required.

Working Conditions

• Must have the ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally required to push/pull heavy objects (vehicles, safes) and use handcarts/furniture mover.
• Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, pushing, climbing ladders both inside and outside of buildings.
• Travels to various locations using a Sheriff's Office issued vehicle including attendance to overnight trainings outside of Citrus County.

Requirements

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• If a current CCSO employee, then no disciplinary actions within the last 12 months and completion of current position time commitment requirement.

General Performance Expectations

• Demonstrates polite, helpful, and courteous behavior, respecting cultural differences, when interacting with the public and colleagues.
• Responds to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner.
• Must be appropriately dressed and groomed.
• Reports to work promptly and properly prepared, notifying supervisor of intended absences.
• Acts in a professional manner, following established protocols and procedures.

An oral board with job-related questions and/or scenarios will be administered on a date specifically set with all potential candidates notified at least three days in advance of the specified date. The oral board passing score will be 80% or higher. The Sheriff reserves the right to make selections from internal or external sources.

Citrus County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All hires, transfers, and promotions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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