Evidence Technician

Salary : $56,222.40 - $81,515.20 Annually
Location : 460 Rocky Fork Boulevard, Gahanna, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20260508
Department: PD Support Administration
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 10


Job Summary
Join Gahanna's Division of Police and play a critical role in supporting law enforcement operations through the secure handling, documentation, and management of evidence and property. This position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and value integrity, accuracy and accountability.
The City is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Evidence Technician to support the Division of Police by managing the secure handling, storage, tracking, and release of evidence and property. This important role helps maintain the integrity of criminal investigations through accurate recordkeeping, strict chain-of-custody procedures, and collaboration with law enforcement personnel, crime labs, court officials, and the public.

Responsibilities include processing and preserving evidence, coordinating laboratory submissions, managing firearms-related evidence procedures, collecting and documenting physical and digital evidence, conducting fingerprinting and background checks, and maintaining confidential records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, professional, and committed to accuracy, accountability, and public safety in a fast-paced environment.
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Starting Salary Range: The starting salary is between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($56,222.40-$68,868.80). Candidates will start at the minimum of the range unless their skills, experience, education, or other factors exceed the qualifications for the position. This position is open until filled.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, a typical way to qualify is two (2) years of experience in a law enforcement agency in a technical or similar support capacity or an associate degree in law enforcement or a related field may be substituted for the required experience

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

• Current and valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.
• The Evidence Technician will be required to successfully complete Master Evidence Technician Training Course within two (2) years of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain LEADS certification within 6 months of employment.
• State of Ohio Notary (obtain within first six months of employment)

The City of Gahanna offers comprehensive benefit packages including health insurance, prescription drug insurance, employer-paid dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account contributions, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, retirement benefits, deferred compensation programs, and an Employee Assistance Program. The City also offers vacation, personal time, sick leave, paid holidays, flex time, and public service credit (when applicable). In addition, the City also offers college tuition reimbursement, employer-paid professional development, and an annual service credit. *Subject to change with collective bargaining agreement and/or salary ordinance changes.