Evidence Technician
Salary
$79,479.52 - $96,607.87 Annually
Location
Fairfield, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26-413050-01
Department
Sheriffs Office Dept.
Division
Sheriff-Field Operations Div
Opening Date
10/27/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Contact
Michelle Pellegrino
Dedicated to Our Community!
The Sheriff's office is dedicated to the protection and well-being of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.
The values of the Sheriff's Office are to bring:
Professionalism: Performing to the highest standards with integrity, ethical behavior and accountability.
Trust: Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations.
Courage: To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty.
Innovation: Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes.
Teamwork: Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas.
Service: Providing professional assistance in support of the communitys best interests and well-being.
Respect: To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences.
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THE POSITION
The Evidence Technician provides technical assistance by collecting and preserving crime scene evidence and performing photographic laboratory work; examines and processes evidence in the laboratory for trace evidence and latent fingerprints; coordinates the intake, storage, chain of custody and disposal of all evidence.
This is a non-sworn journey level classification located in the Sheriff's department. Individuals in this class are responsible for providing technical assistance to sworn peace officers in the investigations, arrest and prosecution of criminal cases and the safekeeping of evidence and other property.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: One year of technical photographic, laboratory, diagramming and evidence collection experience with knowledge of related processes and equipment used including evidence preservation and analysis.
Education/Training: Specialized training in the field of evidence collection and storage.
HOW TO APPLY
College transcripts may be required for this position. Candidates must submit a copy of their specialized training for the education requirement. If qualifying with college classes, candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial college transcripts (which verify the student, institution, courses and units completed) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit verification of specialized training by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Evidence Technician) and the recruitment number (26-413050-01) in the subject line of your email or fax.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work outside normal business hours may be required.
Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and/or policies.
SELECTION PROCESS
11/13/26 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
To learn more, view our benefits summary.
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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants qualifications for this position and assess an applicants ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.
02
Below best describes my experience with crime scene investigations (i.e. documenting; diagraming; photographing; evidence collection):
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Please detail the types of crime scene investigations you have experience with; specifically, provide your title, role, responsibilities, dates of employment in which you were responsible for performing these duties, and name of employer/agency.
04
Below best describes my laboratory processing (i.e. fingerprint development, DNA swabbing, trace evidence collection) experience:
05
Please detail all laboratory processing of evidence (i.e. fingerprint development, DNA swabbing, trace evidence collection) work experience. Specifically, provide your title, role, responsibilities, dates of employment in which you were responsible for performing these duties, and name of employer/agency.
06
Below best describes my evidence custodian - property and evidence room responsibility experience:
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I understand that if I am chosen as a candidate for this position, I will be required to work odd and irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, rotating shifts, and be available on call as required.
08
I understand that if I am chosen as a candidate for this position, I will need to pass an extensive Background Investigation prior to appointment. As part of the background investigation, candidates will be required to submit a completed Personal History Statement (PHS). The department uses the 2-255 Personal History Statement - Public Safety Dispatcher form found https://post.ca.gov/forms for all non-sworn classifications. This information is provided for your review only at this time.
09
The eligible list established for this recruitment will be used to fill full-time, part-time or extra help positions. Please indicate which employment type(s) you would be interested in working. (select all that apply)
10
Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Drivers License?
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If you have a valid Drivers License, please provide the State and Drivers License number. If you do not have a valid Drivers License, please write "n/a."
Required Question
Employer Solano County
Address 675 Texas Street
Suite 1800
Fairfield, California, 94533
Phone (707) 784-6170
Website https://www.solanocounty.gov/
| Location | Fairfield, CA |
| Salary | $79,479.52–$96,607.87 Per Year |
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