Evidence Technician

Crime Laboratory Maintenance Technician

Performs complex (journey-level) maintenance and troubleshooting work within a crime laboratory; work involves preparing chemical compounds and solutions and working with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and combined DNA index system (CODIS); works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

To be considered an applicant for this position, we require that you upload copies of the following documents. Applicant package will not be considered complete until we receive all of the required documents that are listed below. Please upload each document separately.

1. Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript.

2. Please download the link below. Make sure to get this form notarized and uploaded as an attachment to your application:
Authority To Release Information Form.

3. Please DO NOT upload or attach any other documents not listed above. Attaching other documents will delay the processing of your application.

• Prepares acids, bases, reagents, blood-mailer tubes, and stock solutions
• Solicits bids on laboratory supplies
• Orders supplies and chemicals and maintains inventory and records
• Maintains clean and orderly laboratory vaults
• Delivers evidence to court when needed and may testify in court
• Performs maintenance and repairs on laboratory equipment and hardware
• Assists with maintenance and evidence handling including receipt, storage, return, or destruction
• Assists with crime scene investigations
• Assists with instrument and inventory transfers and installs new or transferred equipment
• Performs related work as assigned

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminalistics or related field

Two (2) years experience in laboratory work, law enforcement or related field

Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier

Knowledge of laboratory procedures and of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems Ability to prepare chemical compounds and solutions and to interpret and follow technical instructions