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Sheriff's Property Evidence Technician Supervisor

The County of El Dorado | Placerville, CA

Posted Date 6/04/2025
Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Under direction, plans, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates property evidence technician staff and activities; provides direction and review of administrative support staff and coordinates activities between the property evidence section and other divisions within the Sheriff's Office; supervises the receipt, storage, and disposal of property and evidence; performs difficult, technical, and specialized tasks; and performs related duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
  • Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and directs the work of assigned property/evidence technician and administrative support staff.
  • Selects trains, motivates, and evaluates the work of Sheriff's Office personnel, provides direction or coordinates staff training, works with employees to correct deficiencies and implements discipline and termination procedures as required.
  • Schedules work and authorizes leaves, ensuring the effective, efficient, and timely completion of all work.
  • Ensures safety precautions and proper procedures are followed with regard to handling firearms and other weapons, chemical samples, blood, drugs, syringes, and other contaminated material.
  • Monitors and evaluates chain of custody policies and procedures, the disposal or auction of unclaimed items, or items ordered destroyed by the court.
  • Oversees and collaborates with the Sheriff's Office or related County personnel in coordinating the release of items for court, attorney or investigator viewing, outside testing, or release to owner.
  • Reviews work for quality standards; develops and implements procedures to increase efficiency; develops, recommends, and implements improved operating procedures, forms, and work processes.
  • Receives, reviews, and verifies receipt, storage, and disposal of property and evidence pertaining to property ownership; determines appropriate actions to be initiated based upon applicable laws and regulations.
  • Directs and participates in the receipt, storage, and disposal of property and evidence; performs highly specialized and/or complex research as needed.
  • Testifies in court regarding chain of custody and property records.
  • May develop, recommend, and implement improved operating procedures, forms, and work processes; compiles and assists in the administration of the annual budget.
  • Monitors current laws, codes, regulations, and legal procedures as they pertain to property and evidence.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.


Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND Three (3) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Sheriff's Property-Evidence Technician.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Sheriff's Property Evidence Technician Supervisor, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Samantha Whitlock in the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit at whitlocs@edso.org.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the Sheriff's Office needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff's Property Evidence Technician Supervisor. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time vacancies.

We currently have the following vacancy:
  • Placerville - Property Section
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

  • 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
  • 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
  • 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

  • Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Live Music and Music Festivals
  • Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
  • El Dorado County Fair
  • Placerville Speedway
  • Farm to Fork Restaurants
  • Local Shopping Gems

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Salary62,816.00 - 76,356.80 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma

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