Police Property & Evidence Technician
Scottsdale
Monday, 15 June 2026
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:Receives impounded properties and evidence from Police Officers; releases property and evidence to designated personnel following prescribed procedures. Performs physical inventories of: cash, weapons, jewelry, drugs, and other types of property and evidence. Collects, produces, and maintains written documents and maintains computer records on the disposition of evidence and other impounded property. Sorts, separates, and files impounded property and evidence. Testifies on the disposition of evidence when necessary. Transports property and evidence from off-site location to the central warehousing facility and transports evidence to crime laboratories for analysis. Operates a forklift, stock picker, or other equipment to move impounded property. Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions.
Work Environment/ Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have 20/20 corrected vision. Most work is performed in a warehouse or City office environment. Use protective equipment when handling property. Perform manual work that requires bending, stooping, and moving heavy objects (100 pounds or more) both short and long distances; climb ladders and steps to reach objects; lift arms above shoulder level. Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds above the head with assistance. Exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, contaminated blood and property, and unpleasant odors. Work with evidence contaminated with: body fluids, chemicals, pesticides, paints, insecticides, flammables, explosives, and other hazardous materials using normal protective equipment. Prepare boxed items; move, lift, store, and retrieve evidence and property. Handle firearms and other dangerous weapons. Travel to/from various locations. Click here to view the job description and full list of Work Environment/ Physical Demands. Benefits Highlights:The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday. Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month. Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month. Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits. City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance. Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year. Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit. Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 Pet Insurance. Bilingual pay compensation. Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information. Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include: Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database. Criminal Background screening. Drug Screen 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check. Polygraph Examination. The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.