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? If 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.

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. 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.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

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These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate