Evidence Technician - EPU

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work: This is responsible work in the day-to-day operation of evidence processing at the Omaha Police Department (OPD). Work involves the receipt, accountability, safekeeping, inventory, and release of items of evidence such as firearms, drugs, hazardous materials, blood stained clothing, and money. An employee in this classification works with independence; however, general supervision is received from an assigned supervisor.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

High school graduation or its equivalent AND Two (2) years of experience in a law enforcement evidence room environment or in a complex inventory system.

Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license from the time of appointment. Must submit to a criminal and credit history background investigation.

Pay Range: $22.12 with step increases to $28.63 Hourly

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: The multiple-choice examination will be on April 11, 2025, at 8:30am at the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, 7th floor, room 702. An invitation via email to the exam will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to the test for the position. The test is designed to assess knowledge of the job, skills, and abilities of this position. The passing socre on the examination is 60%. This will be weighted 100% in the final score.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by April 11, 2025.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Knowledge of computer inventory systems, storage, procedures, and other procedures relating to the operation of the evidence/property unit
• Knowledge of the methods of securing evidentiary items and the proper procedures of the handling of items of evidence for use in court proceedings
• Knowledge of the legal chain of custody relating to evidence
• Knowledge of safety procedures involved in the processing and storage of evidentiary items
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative officials, police officers, and the general public, occasionally involving adversarial or stressful interactions
• Ability to organize, compile, and maintain accurate departmental records
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports
• Ability to maintain confidential records
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to complete multiple projects in a timely manner
• Ability to understand and follow or written or oral instructions
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk from 50 to 75% of the time; and to reach, push, pull, lift, squat, or kneel from 25 to 50% of the time
• Ability to use from fifty (50) to seventy-five (75) pounds of force occasionally, from twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) pounds of force more frequently, and up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force constantly to move objects

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Receives, records, and labels items taken as evidence and maintains a chain of custody in the software program
• Prepares items of evidence for storage and stores them in designated locations according to storage preservation requirements set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and OPD standards, policies, and procedures
• Receives, records, and releases items of evidence according to requisition
• Prepares, copies, and distributes reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Retrieves evidence from property areas for police officers, prosecutors, outside law enforcement agencies, forensic and lab personnel, other authorized individuals, and the general public
• Assists with making money deposits on unclaimed and forfeited monies
• Destroys items of evidence as directed per OPD policies and procedures
• Transports items of evidence from the crime scene or drop boxes to the evidence storeroom or a laboratory for court testing
• Testifies in court regarding matters related to evidence on behalf of the department
• Receives and responds to citizen inquiries regarding matters of evidence
• Assists with internal audits and audits done by CALEA
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org