The City of Oxnard’s Police Department is seeking a Field Evidence Technician with strong technical and professional skills to be part of the Police Department’s team. This individual must be comfortable collecting and processing crime scene evidence as well as preparing digital evidence after collection.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:Assist with the collection, documentation, and preservation of physical evidence at field locations
Work alongside other lab agencies to perform forensic analysis on a variety of evidence, including DNA, firearms, bullets, and trace materials
Enter items for additional lab testing into a County-based evidence system
Maintain strict chain-of-custody procedures to ensure evidence integrity
Photograph, log, package, and transport evidence according to established protocols
Support investigators and law enforcement personnel during field operations
Process, review, redact, and manage body-worn camera (BWC) footage for court proceedings and public records requests
Prepare digital evidence files for discovery, including formatting and secure transfer
Maintain accurate records in evidence management systems and databases
Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of evidence documentation
Work alongside the Ventura County Superior Court to ensure proper chain of custody of digital evidence for court proceedings
Redact material from digital evidence (body worn camera, etc.) that is sensitive and confidential in nature, while upholding the confidentiality of the evidence
Have knowledge of and work within the scope of the California Public Records Act as it relates to the release of body worn camera footage and criminal investigations
Testify in court regarding evidence handling procedures when required
PAYROLL/ CALSIFICAITON TITLE: Public Safety Investigative Specialist, Senior
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
This class is the second level in a four-level Public Safety Investigative Support Series devoted to providing support functions for law enforcement investigative activities. Incumbents provide paraprofessional specialized technical support in law enforcement investigative work. As assigned, work may include responding to crime scenes; assisting or taking photographs and video; obtaining fingerprints; collecting evidence, including DNA and firearms; preparing crime scene sketches; testifying in court as required; packaging, processing, and cataloging evidence; entering data; and preparing reports.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Public Safety Investigative Specialist in that it provides paraprofessional and specialized technical support in the collecting, processing, preserving and handling of evidence and property related to crimes and crime scenes.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.
WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Friday, 10 hours a day. This position involves being placed on a rotating on-call schedule. There is a potential for the applicant to be called out at all hours and varying work schedules with lengthy hours. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.