Field Evidence Technician I/II/III

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department located in Tulare. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Please note, our policy contains personal appearance standards which include prohibiting visible tattoos above the collar line or below the wrist. We ask that all applicants be able to meet this requirement.

Level I: $4,559 - $5,556 Monthly
Level II: $5,062 - $6,170 Monthly
Level III: $5,744 - $7,000 Monthly

Typical Duties

• Report to crime scenes within Tulare County and other counties as required.
• Assist in investigations of crimes including residential and commercial robberies, petty and grand thefts, residential, commercial and vehicle burglaries, stolen and recovered vehicles/property, domestic violence, homicides, suicides, and other death investigations, sexual assaults, industrial accidents and other crimes.
• May be subjected to physical threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful situations.
• Prepare detailed reports related to crime scene investigation activities and complete required documents.
• Process crime scenes for physical evidence, including but not limited to: Locate and collect physical evidence, photograph and document crime scenes and evidence, and proper preservation of evidence.

For a full list of duties for Level I, please click Field Evidence Technician I.

For a full list of duties for Level II, please click Field Evidence Technician II.

For a full list of duties for Level III, please click Field Evidence Technician III.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

Level I/II:

• Associates degree or completion of 60 college units in criminal justice/criminology or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Education Equivalency:

Level I:

• Two (2) years progressively more responsible experience related to forensics and evidence collection within a law enforcement agency may be used in lieu of education.

Level III:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/criminology or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Level I:

• None

Level II:

• Three (3) years responsible experience related to forensics which includes one (1) year working directly in crime scene investigations, within a law enforcement agency.

Level III:

• Two (2) years responsible experience related to crime scene investigation or forensic laboratory work, in a law enforcement agency.

Knowledge of:

• Rules of evidence regarding chain of custody and methods to preserve and safeguard evidence including fingerprint development/lifting and classification techniques, basic principles of photography and video camera operation.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Perform routine mathematical calculations.

See the full list in links.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Compose, write clear and accurate reports for evaluation and criminal prosecution.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies and the general public.

See the full list in links.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid, California driver's license by the time of hire.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act:
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 3

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

• 559-636-4900

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