What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evidence Technician Special Investigations position at State of New Mexico?
Salary
$19.24 - $30.78 Hourly
$40,018 - $64,029 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 60
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Evidence Technician will have a variety of critical responsibilities and administrative duties within the property and evidence functions of the Attorney General's Office (AGO). These duties will include maintaining the evidential chain of custody and integrity of all evidence and property held by the AGO. This position receives, records, accounts for, stores, safeguards, collects, loads, transports, verifies, and disposes of all items of evidence and all found or abandoned property. The Evidence Technician in conjunction with investigative supervisors and prosecutors and will also collaborate with and arrange for evidence viewing and trial preparation when requested.
How does it get done?
Details below:
- Provide instruction to department personnel in best practices and proper methods of packaging various types of property and evidence.
- Transports and or ships property and evidence to various crime labs throughout the state and out of state.
- Initiates inquiries on property and evidence to obtain the information on ownership, release, and disposition.
- Collects and/or processes shell casings to be tracked for entry into a national database.
- Establish working relationships with assisting agencies and comply with AGO policies and procedures to include New Mexico laws and to maintain proper chain of custody.
- Prepares property and evidence for shipment and/or transport to crime laboratories and other destinations as needed.
- May support investigators and others in collecting, packaging, tracking, and transporting of evidence at crime scenes.
- Prepares items for auction, release, or destruction in accordance with New Mexico State Laws.
- Responsible for the proper disposition of all property in accordance with policy, law, and court orders.
- Conducts mandated inspections and inventories of evidence room to include security systems, operating procedures, equipment readiness, and cleanliness. Will develop evidence room and
Who are the customers?
This position serves the law enforcement and prosecutions staff of the New Mexico Attorney Generals Office and the citizens of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
A successful candidate will have the ability to use basic computer applications; Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong organizational, planning and problem solving skills, have a working knowledge of evidence procedures, evidence rooms, and chain of custody.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience related to the purpose of the position. Must possess a New Mexico class D driver's license at the time of hire. Due to the sensitive nature of the position, the applicant must: be at least 21 years of age, pass a polygraph, pass a thorough background investigation, and have no felony convictions. Substitution tables apply.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
- Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
- If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment as some statewide travel maybe required. Employment is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony offense by a court of this state, any other state or the United States.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting, including during public meetings and hearings. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Travel will be required, including occasional overnight trips, and candidates must have or be able to obtain a New Mexico driver's license in order to receive a certification to drive a state vehicle upon employment.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information:Dean Woulard Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $19 - $31
