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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Police Forensic Digital Evidence Technician

NEOGOV is a company seeking a Police Forensic Digital Evidence Technician. The role involves reviewing, processing, and managing both digital and physical evidence in accordance with legal standards and agency procedures, while also performing routine office tasks under supervision.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the agency’s primary digital evidence technician. Make copies, upload, download, redact (as required) and copy all agency requested digital audio and video evidence
Obtain digital evidence from businesses, residences, vehicles as needed and track and store in the Digital Evidence Management System
Serve as liaison to City I.T. department regarding the storage and security of digital evidence
Serve as point of contact with vendor and system administrator for the Police Department Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)
Serve as a point of contact with vendors and as a system administrator for the Police Department Dash-Cam and Body Camera system(s)
Compile evidence and associated documents for dissemination to outside agencies or the public in accordance with established policies and procedures; performs routine computations, database searches in CAD and RMS, and maintains and updates records and logs
Sort, index, and file police property and evidence records; check reports, forms, and other data for clerical accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established policies and procedures
Conduct property and evidence audits and inventories in accordance with department policies and procedures
Review police incident reports, identifies statutory exemptions, and redacts confidential and exempt information from digital evidence accordingly
Work with both state and private attorneys to respond to requests for digital evidence review in a prompt and timely manner in accordance with department policies and procedures
Repackage and or transfer drug or biological evidence utilizing appropriate equipment and PPE for FLDE submissions
Process incoming evidence in the agency’s crime lab (mostly latent print processing using powder or ninhydrin). Dry biological evidence when necessary and package for submittal
Manage and maintain property and evidence in accordance with established policies and procedures; to include updating computer databases, preserving chain of custody, and ensuring proper dissemination and disposition of property and evidence
Secure evidence and drive a department vehicle to FDLE lab in Orlando or Tampa approximately twice a month to deliver and pick up return evidence
Maintain and/or operates routine office equipment
Assist with special projects as directed and may perform specialized tasks when trained and so assigned

Qualification

Digital Evidence ManagementEvidence ProcessingDatabase ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelConfidentialityCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailIntegrity

Required

High school diploma or GED
Requires two (2) years of responsible experience in the field of evidence/property management within a law enforcement agency
Position also requires intermediate to advanced computer skills with the ability to learn to search databases and records management systems
Experience retrieving, copying, redacting digital video and audio evidence or experience managing and editing multimedia files is a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a must
Position requires strict confidentiality of exempt criminal investigative or victim information
Must pass an intensive police background check, to include prior criminal incidents, driving history, and previous work history
Requires a valid State of Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment
Must qualify for CJIS access and obtain NCIC/FCIC limited access certification within 90 days of employment
Must be able to obtain certifications from the Property and Evidence Association of Florida (PEAF) and the International Association for Identification (IAPE) within twenty-four (24) months of hire
Must maintain the IAPE certification every five (5) years

Preferred

Two (2) additional years of responsible experience in areas with auditing and reconciliation processes such as stock control, loss prevention, shipping and receiving, or accounting preferred

Benefits

Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.
Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.
Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.
Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.
Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%. Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan.
All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account
Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.
Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays.
PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.
Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.
Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are: Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.
Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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