Property​/Evidence Tech I

The City of Billings is seeking a Property/Evidence Tech I to perform a variety of technical duties involved in the maintenance and processing of criminal evidence; testify in court as an expert witness as required; and perform general technical duties in support of the Police Department.

Salary Range: $21.8623 - $24.1118 per hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 3 of a 7-step pay scale. The salary will be dependent on the applicant's education, experience, and training.

• Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; or
• Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Handles confidential and sensitive information without unauthorized disclosure.
• Secures, transports, categorizes, releases, logs, tags, and photographs property and evidence for the Police Department.
• Checks serial numbers on items received to ascertain whether items are stolen.
• Sets aside items for fingerprinting.
• Disposes and releases property from property system in accordance with applicable laws including auction, conversion, and destruction.
• Determines ownership of found or unclaimed property when possible.
• Inputs various detailed records into a computer terminal including the maintenance of accurate and detailed data, verifying accuracy of information and updating information.
• Releases vehicles from impound lot.
• Coordinates property and evidence functions with other law enforcement jurisdictions when required.
• Makes inquiries into the NCIC and CJIN regarding information on vehicle registration, driver's licenses, wanted persons, and criminal history records in accordance with NCIC operations manual.
• Schedules appointments for attorneys and defendants to view videos.
• Shows videos, evidence, and property as necessary.
• Prepares evidence and presents expert testimony in court regarding the maintenance and processing of evidence and test results and findings.
• Processes requests for evidence related to discovery for attorneys.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Specialized training beyond high school that can be obtained in one (1) year or less.
• At least three (3) years of related work experience.
• Strong organizational skills are critical.
• Must become a certified CJIN/NCIC operator within six (6) months of employment and maintain the certification throughout employment in this position.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and a thorough background investigation, to include a federal fingerprint based criminal history check.
• Must possess a valid Montana driver's license or one must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
• A clean driving record is a must.
• After one year of training in proper evidence handling and storage techniques, must become certified as a Property and Evidence Specialist through the International Association of Property and Evidence. You will be promoted to Property/Evidence Tech II once certification is achieved.

• Inventory/audit experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer.