How to hire a police evidence technician

How to hire a police evidence technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step police evidence technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a police evidence technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new police evidence technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the police evidence technician you need to hire. Certain police evidence technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A police evidence technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, police evidence technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of police evidence technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Police Evidence Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Police Evidence Technician	Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who are sometimes called agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.	$15-28
   Police Cadet	Police cadets require multiple police department-relevant skills in traffic control, police reports, public safety, and special events. Those who choose this career will be responsible for participating in training programs that will introduce them to the fundamentals of law enforcement and prepare them for becoming police officers, supporting police operations like traffic control, working on criminal investigation, and performing administrative duties at the station.	$11-22
   Police Officer	Police officers are responsible for keeping peace and security in a community. They uphold and enforce the law... Show more	$18-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Computer Aided Dispatch
   • Law Enforcement Agencies
   • Criminal Justice
   • Data Entry
   • Police Reports
   • Computer System
   • Physical Evidence
   • Non-Emergency Telephone Calls
   • Incident Reports
   • Background Checks
   • Evidence Room
   • Front Desk
   • Public Safety
   • Subpoenas

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Mediate a property dispute along with police officers as well as participated in ride-alongs.
   • Commend for exemplary leadership and organizational ability.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your police evidence technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A police evidence technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, police evidence technicians' average salary in alabama is 29% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level police evidence technicians earn 46% less than senior-level police evidence technicians.
   • Certifications. A police evidence technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a police evidence technician's salary.

   Average police evidence technician salary

   $44,013yearly

   $21.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level police evidence technician salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

4. Writing a police evidence technician job description

   A police evidence technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a police evidence technician job description:

   Police evidence technician job description example

   Company
   
   Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
   
   It's about respect and recognition from your peers. It's you. At the Federal Reserve Bank, we operate a part of the nation's bank, helping to shape policies that enable people to purchase homes, send their children to school, and to live greater lives. It's a good feeling, knowing that your work holds such meaning. It's an even better feeling, knowing that you're doing so with a team that recognizes the talents that make you unique. Join us today.
   
   Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position? Look no further!
   
   The Police Technician provides assistance to Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officers (FRLEOs) in the protection of the facility, its staff, tenants, customers, visitors and valuables.
   
   Essential Responsibilities:
   
   Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
   
   * Answer emergency and non-emergency telephone calls in the Police Communications Center; interview callers to obtain essential information; record data and critical information on incidents, as they develop
   * Analyze calls for priority level of police or medical response; take or recommend an effective course of action to protect life and property
   * Provide information to Police field units; order services requested by field units; dispatch and/or cancel field unit backup assistance; monitor field units for service availability
   * Operate sophisticated computer-aided dispatch radio and telephone systems; accurately enter information into the computer or police blotter of all incidents occurring during their shift
   * Broadcast calls for service to police officers and civilian employees working in the field; carefully and simultaneously, track the activities of police officers and civilians to determine their status and ensure their safety
   * Maintain composure and professionalism when dealing with hostile or frightened callers; during stressful or rapidly changing situations
   * Assist in the daily operation of the security camera system
   * Maintain various security logs and department records and performs other associated administrative tasks
   * Monitor the movement of all personnel on premises to control restricted and sensitive area access, both directly and through the use of surveillance cameras and card access devices
   * Adhere to System, District and Department Police Services policies and procedures
   * Screen incoming personnel for appropriate entrance authorization
   * Demonstrate knowledge of emergency response procedures for fire, earthquake and other disasters
   * Demonstrate the ability to operate the following equipment, when appropriate: access control and alarm monitoring consoles, portable/base radios, radio dispatch console, video surveillance monitors, remote X-ray and magnetometer operations and monitoring
   
   Salary is based on years of experience: $54,000 to $56,000
   
   All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or qualify for an accommodation from the Bank's vaccination policy; the Bank will provide accommodations as required by law for individuals unable to be vaccinated due to medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
   
   At the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, we offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pretax Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Leave Care, Backup Child Care Program, Pretax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holiday's, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and an unheard of Retirement / Pension.
   
   The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
   
   Full Time / Part Time
   
   Full time
   
   Regular / Temporary
   
   Regular
   
   Job Exempt (Yes / No)
   
   No
   
   Job Category
   
   Law Enforcement/Protection/Security
   
   Work Shift
   
   First (United States of America)
   
   The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find police evidence technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your police evidence technician job on Zippia to find and recruit police evidence technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit police evidence technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new police evidence technician

   Once you've selected the best police evidence technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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