Evidence/Property Technician

Job Description:

Evidence/Property Technician

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES ARE SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 6, 2025



The Sheriff's Office is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented Evidence/Property Technician to join their law enforcement team.

If you thrive with organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet demands, then consider a career with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office !

The Evidence/Property Technician under general supervision, receives, organizes, preserves, secures, transports, and releases property/evidence.
Examples of Duties

• Receives, tags, and stores property/evidence from crime scenes
• Prepares narcotics and fingerprints for analysis by the Department of Justice
• Transports fingerprints and narcotics to the Department of Justice for analysis, and destroys narcotics according to legal and administrative procedures and practices
• Researches case dispositions and case files to determine the rightful owner of property
• Completes Department of Justice checks on individuals who claim weapons
• Acquires court orders for the destruction or return of property
• Releases property to victim/suspect when appropriate
• Testifies in court regarding the chain of evidence

Important:

• Enters data on property/evidence into the property system
• Transports and stores bio-hazardous material/chemicals, and negotiates pick-ups for the destruction and disposal of bio-hazardous material
• Answers telephones and processes requests from victims/suspects
• Types correspondence to victims, suspects, and reporting parties in response to requests for the return or destruction of property
• Orders and stocks supplies as needed
• Assists in retrieval of property, accompanying deputies on search warrants, as needed

HEALTH & WELLNESS BENEFITS:
This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA). Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

WHY US? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation

For the full Evidence/Property Technician job description click here .

Education and Experience Required

Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by specialized course work in property/evidence management from an accredited college or university. Two years of experience performing staff work similar to the Legal Office Assistant II classification in Nevada County may be substituted for the supplemental specialized course work from an accredited college or university in property/evidence management.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$58,572.84 - $71,505.48 Annually