Salary: $25.77 - $33.13 Hourly
Location : Chilton, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 8
Department: Sheriff
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 05/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/22/:59 PM Central
Description
Summary Under general supervision of the Sheriff, or their designee, handles all evidence related duties, from processing a crime scene, to collecting and processing evidence for fingerprints, DNA, trace evidence. Handles all tasks related to the department utilizing the best practices for maintaining the integrity of the evidence and requires each case to be reviewed to determine proper disposition of the items. Position assists all areas of the department and fulfills electronic evidence requests from various programs and software.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Evidence Custodian duties may include:
Reviews case dispositions, maintains accountability of all property and evidence of the Sheriff's Office. Ensures the integrity of evidence and crime lab submissions, processes electronic evidence requests, correspondence and computer checks reference evidence or property releases.
Develops, reviews and oversees the administration of policies and procedures related to the evidence and property control function and the preservation and collection of physical evidence. Develops standard operating procedures for the evidence unit.
Reviews case files/dispositions to determine proper disposal or return of items.
Communicates with insurance agents and tow companies for the release of impounded vehicles.
Maintains accurate records of evidence and efficiently tracks all incoming and outgoing evidence.
Conducts cell phone downloads.
Ensures the evidence room equipment is operational and answers or follows-up with any questions from officers/investigators.
Orders evidence supplies and keeps crime van stocked with materials, to collect evidence.
Inventories and maintains a supply of resources used in the collection of evidence.
Fills out necessary forms, itemizes, packages and mails evidence to the crime lab.
Evidence Technician duties may include:
Processes scenes, evidence and photography.
Document preparation and reporting writing.
Responds to crime scenes as requested (including after hours).
Inventories impounded vehicles.
Photographs death scenes, autopsies, and other crime scenes or evidence.
Produces castings and comparative photographs of footwear impressions, tire tracks and other impression evidence.
Searches for and develops latent fingerprints at crimes scenes and evidence.
Prepares photo logs, reports, which may include narratives, diagrams, sketches, regarding evidence observed, documented, or collected.
Processes vehicles for fingerprints, DNA, and any other items of evidentiary value.
Operates evidence gathering equipment, including ultraviolent lighting, scales, and test kits.
Analyzes, sorts, and preserves evidence from search warrants and crime scenes.
Performs laboratory examinations of evidence, including specialized processing involving physical, chemical, and digital methods.
Responsible for training and assisting deputies and other evidence technicians.
Administrative duties may include:
Processes records requests and assists with open records for homicide cases.
Processes all electronic records requests, including squad videos and 911 audio.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associates degree in forensic science or related field of study required, plus four to five years of experience in evidence custodian duties at a law enforcement agency. Field experience and education in evidence processing and collection, and/or experience in digital forensic evidence gathering preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, legal documents, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the County.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and considers different approaches to the decision making process.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Internet; and be proficient in MS Office.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Evidence Technician Training/Certification (may obtain upon hire).
Cellebrite Analyst Training/Certification (may obtain upon hire).
Other Skills and Abilities
Good knowledge of modern law enforcement office practices and procedures.
Good knowledge of departmental programs, operations and policy with respect to general function performed.
Good knowledge of business English, legal terminology, spelling and composition.
Ability to perform a variety of complex clerical tasks and accept and exercise independent judgment, with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships with law enforcement agencies/officials; public defender's office, attorney's office, and County departments.
Good knowledge of research skills with the ability to effectively use statute books, and other research tools/aids.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of departmental practices.
Good knowledge of organizational and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Cellebrite, The Beast (Evidence Program), Arbitrator, NexLog, Motorola records system, Winscribe preferred.
Other Qualifications
Prior knowledge and experience with Alternative Light Source kit, Superglue Fuming Hood, Fingerprint Fuming Hood, Electrostatic dust lifter, Respirator kit, copier, multi-line phone system, Fingerprint processing kit, Photography supplies/camera, tripod, external flash, scanner, drug testing hood, Fingerprint photography lighting stand preferred.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The benefits listed below represent an employee who works full-time (100%). Regular part-time employees working half time or more per week may be eligible to receive employee benefits on a prorated basis. Qualifying employees working an average of 30 hours per week are eligible to receive health insurance coverage at the same premium contribution level as regular full-time employees. The percentage of employment which has been established by the budget or Board, shall determine the benefit pro-ration, with the exception of Home Health Aides, who will be pro-rated in July of each year based on the percentage of full-time hours worked in the previous twelve (12) months.
1. PTO. (Paid Time Off). Calumet County's PTO Plan combines vacation, sick leave, holiday, and bereavement leave into a single leave plan - PTO. Newly hired full-time employees will be credited with six (6) days of PTO immediately upon hire. The accrual will be based on the employee's length of service with the County and the hours paid in a pay period. PTO may be carried over from year to year provided the balance does not exceed the maximum allowable amount.
2. ELB. (Extended Leave Bank). The Extended Leave Bank is a bank of time separate from PTO that is intended for use in situations where the employee is absent from work due to medical necessity lasting more than three (3) days, or for events qualifying under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
3. Holidays. The official County holidays are factored into the PTO Accrual as follows: New Year's Day, Friday before Easter . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 10 May 2025
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