Property Evidence Technician

Are you a law enforcement expert in evidence and property collection, maintenance, and disposition? Are you seeking an opportunity to support legal processes by ensuring the chain of custody, security, and integrity of evidence? I so, then consider applying today to be a Property Evidence Technician in the Police Department. 

Responsibilities of Position
This civilian position processes, records, maintains, and disposes of property and evidence for the Champaign Police Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: collects and maintains custody of seized property and evidence; provides courtroom testimony; transports evidence; maintains evidence storage facilities; utilizes evidence management technology to ensure proper chain-of-custody; fulfills crime lab requests; identifies owners for return of recovered or personal property; purges disposable evidence; photographs and documents evidence; prepares and delivers property for auction; conducts audits of property and evidence; and stays up-to-date with best practices and legal requirements for proper handling of property and evidence. 

The annual starting salary range is $59,781 - $68,055, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, July 27, 2025. 

Salary and Benefits

• Starting annual salary: $59,781 - $68,055, DOQ.
• Full-time, on-site, FLSA non-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
• The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
• Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

View the Salary Schedule and Non-Bargaining Unit Non-Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary at: ChampaignIL.gov/Salaries. View the full Non-Bargaining Unit Employee handbook at ChampaignIL.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units/.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with a law enforcement agency performing similar duties.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience with data entry and retrieval from databases.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with highly confidential information.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job, including lifting up to 40 lbs. and work in environments that may contain biohazards, chemical residues, or evidence with strong odors, with or without accommodation.
• Posses or the ability to obtain within an approved timeframe, LEADS and CJIS certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in evidence management or property room procedures.
• Experience with evidence collection at crime scenes.
• Experience with evidence handling.
• Experience providing court testimony in a professional capacity.

Drug screening, criminal background investigation, and ongoing random drug testing will be required.