Administrative Specialist 2, Evidence Technician – Limited Duration Opportunity
Oregon Department of Human Services
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Ontario • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $4,989 - $6,578 per month
About the role
- Help ensure the integrity of criminal evidence
- Support investigative efforts
- Contribute directly to the safety and accountability of ODOC facilities across Oregon
- Receive, maintain, transport, and dispose of evidence in strict accordance with ODOC policies, as well as State and Federal laws
- Conduct field tests on suspected illicit substances and prepare formal written reports of the results
- Manage SIU evidence lockers across ODOC facilities
- Transport evidence to short‑term and long‑term storage
- Regularly review and destroy eligible evidence following conclusion of cases
- Ensure precision, accuracy, and professionalism in all aspects of evidence documentation and handling
Requirements
- Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis
- An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working in an evidence room, property room, law enforcement environment, or similar setting requiring strict chain‑of‑custody procedures
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and complete evidence records, including receiving, tracking, reconciling, and documenting evidence using established procedures or evidence‑tracking systems
- Experience conducting presumptive field tests on controlled substances and preparing clear, factual written reports of test results
- Knowledge of State and Federal requirements related to evidence handling, retention, and disposal, along with experience applying agency or departmental procedures and guidelines
- Experience performing quality assurance checks, identifying errors, and taking corrective action to maintain compliance and evidence integrity
- Experience managing secure storage areas, transporting sensitive materials between locations, and maintaining complete chain‑of‑custody documentation
- Experience preparing concise, error‑free written reports that follow established formats or protocols
Benefits
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsprofessionalismaccuracycommunication skillsproblem-solvingaccountabilityintegrityteam collaborationtime management