Evidence Technician

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $19.44 - $29.21 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Final date to receive applications – 10/27/2026*

* This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

If you are self-motivated, enjoy working independently and can exercise sound judgment in a law enforcement environment, you may be interested in this challenging position. The Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is looking for an Evidence Technician to perform all aspects of evidence management.

• Maintain integrity of evidence by following policy and protocol of evidence collection, storage location and required entries into reporting system.
• Arranges to return property to rightful owner when appropriate to do so. Follows proper procedure to document and follow state law pertaining to release of property and evidence.
• Writes report into Fat Pot system documenting entry and movement status.
• Help with annual statewide audit.
• Prepare and/or process documents; review for accuracy and completeness; update information and/or evaluate against policy.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Retrieves data found in databases to generate requested reports.
• Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients or customers.
• Verifies data entry by comparing the source document against input data, utilizing automated verification system, using dual entry or other verification technique.
• Maintains and/or creates files or record keeping systems. Sorts, labels, files and retrieves documents, or other materials.
• Reviews cases, applications, files, records, etc., to determine action.

• Has professional customer service skills
• Is self-motivated
• Has great communication skills
• Has computer skills with Word, Excel, etc.
• Knows how to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism
• Has sound decision making skills

• Preference may be given to current employees of the Utah Department of Public Safety.
• Preference may be given to someone who has worked with the Spillman Flex system for evidence

• Some travel may be required on a weekly basis to transport evidence from other facilities

425 Sheep Lane Dr.
Nephi, Utah, 84648
United States

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

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