Evidence Technician

Posting number: 2026-03510

Department: Hidalgo County - Sheriff

Job classification: Evidence Technician - Grade 09

Posting type: Open

Categories: Criminology

Summary

Performs complex (journey-level) maintenance and troubleshooting work within a crime laboratory; Work involves preparing chemical compounds and solutions and working with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and combined DNA index system (CODIS); Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

To be considered an applicant for this position, we require that you upload copies of the following documents. Applicant package will not be considered complete until we receive all of the required documents that are listed below. ** Please upload each document separately**

1. ** Please upload/attach a copy of the following:
 
 - Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript.
 
2. **Please download the link below.  Make sure to get this form notarized and uploaded as an attachment to your application:
 
- Authority To Release Information Form

3. ** Please DO NOT upload or attach any other documents not listed above.  Attaching other documents will delay the processing of your application.

Examples of duties

Prepares acids, bases, reagents, blood-mailer tubes, and stock solutions

Solicits bids on laboratory supplies

Orders supplies and chemicals and maintains inventory and records

Maintains clean and orderly laboratory vaults

Delivers evidence to court when needed and may testify in court

Performs maintenance and repairs on laboratory equipment and hardware

Assists with maintenance and evidence handling including receipt, storage, return, or destruction

Assists with crime scene investigations

Assists with instrument and inventory transfers and installs new or transferred equipment

Performs related work as assigned

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminalistics or related field

Two (2) years experience in laboratory work, law enforcement or related field

Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education

Certificates, Licenses and Registration: 

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license 

Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier

Supplemental information Knowledge of laboratory procedures and of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
Ability to prepare chemical compounds and solutions and to interpret and follow technical instructions