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Evidence Technician
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
17414
Department
Institute of Forensic Sciences
Division
Forensic Evidence
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Closing Date
11/20/2026 9:49 AM Central
Max Number of Applicants
180
Position Description
Mission
The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiners and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Vision
To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.
Brief Evidence Technician description:
The Evidence Technician is an entry-level position which receives, stores, and distributes evidence to crime laboratory disciplines, while preserving the chain of custody of evidence and maintaining the integrity of the evidence so that it can be recognized as legally valid if utilized in court.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Receives evidence from law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and medical examiner services staff, and releases / submits evidence to crime laboratory disciplines using approved protocols to preserve chain of custody
Verifies evidence submission documentation and packaging is correct and secure, logs receipt of evidence into an internal database and produces case numbers, scans and uploads forms into the case management system
Inventories and audits stored evidence to maintain evidence integrity and security
Follows all safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance / quality control protocols
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Certifications / Licensure:
Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians (TAPEIT) or the International Association of Property and Evidence (IAPE) certification is required within 2 years of employment
Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and maintain ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills with effective organization and time management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Additional Requirements:
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-time | 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday, in-office
Weekends and evening shifts may be necessary
Must be available to work during severe weather events or other emergencies if needed
Holidays, weekends, and evening shifts may be necessary
Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
Requires physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds in the routine performance of duties
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Bending and climbing ladders may be necessary
Possible Exposures:
Possible exposure to dangerous chemicals
May come in contact with blood and/or bloodborne pathogens
Possible exposure to unpleasant odors
Reporting Relationships:
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
03
Have you completed a minimum of 60 college credits?
04
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
05
Do you have experience involving receipt and handling of evidence?
06
Please provide details about your verifiable experience involving receipt and handling of evidence. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
07
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.
08
This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx