Logistics and Evidence Technician

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$29.28 - $35.88 Hourly

Department:

Department of Community Justice (DCJ)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 18, 2026

The Opportunity:

OVERVIEW

This Work Matters!  Are you a Criminal Justice professional who’s very organized?  Do you pay close attention to details?  Are you a reliable and dependable person who can work independently? Do you have customer service experience? This may be the position for you!

The Department of Community Justice is currently looking to hire a Logistics and Evidence Technician in our Adult Services Division. This position will support the evidence and management of property collected by Parole and Probation Officers. This position also supports Survival Skills Training and the management of tactical equipment supplied for all officers in the division.

Come Find Your Why? (video)

The Department of Community Justice is looking for Technician who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Intake of property/evidence from satellite secure storage rooms, then transport property to central facility
• Inventory Incoming property/evidence & classify contraband, property or evidence, maintaining chain of custody
• Partner to provide training on property and evidence
• Research and coordinate recycling and/or refurbishing of property with community partners.
• Notify Justice Involved Individuals when property can be released, and provide to individuals upon documented release,
• Coordinate with Portland Police, Metro Bomb Squad, and Fire & Rescue for ammunition or fireworks destruction
• Track and process invoices for services to destroy, recycle, or refurbish property.
• Issue, order, receive, and track equipment necessary for Probation/Parole officer to complete their assigned tasks
• Coordinate repairs of equipment as needed
• Maintain training records for Defensive Tactics; ConSim, and Firearms Qualification.
• Communicate with DPSST for certification requirements based on training.
• Maintain equipment invoice spreadsheet, equipment inventory spreadsheet, equipment orders, property/evidence spreadsheet, billing and other reports as directed.
• Maintain training records of all instructors
• Maintain Radio assignments and spreadsheets
• Tracks and maintains incident reports
• Educate and train Probation and Parole Officers on property and evidence chain of custody,  proper storage, and  required documentation.

WORKFORCE EQUITY

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE

Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change 

The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.

The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.

More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters 

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university
• One (1) year of customer service experience
• One (1) year of project tracking experience

*Customer service experience and project tracking experience can occur in the same year.

• Successful candidates must be able to travel to various offices / buildings throughout Multnomah County in a timely fashion to perform functions
• Candidates are required to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Excellent customer service skills
• Attention to detail in written communication
• Commitment to working in a team environment
• Ability to track a lot of detailed information using spreadsheet skills (Google, Excel); experience with FileOnQ software, or similar program preferred.
• Experience working in a law enforcement, criminal justice, or corrections environment

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

• Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
• Attach a resume (optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
• Cover Letter (optional): Please explain why you are applying for this position and describe your experience in a public safety setting or in a human services setting.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
• Background Investigation/Fingerprinting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: DCJ East Campus - West, 1245 SE 122nd Ave, Portland OR 97233

Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); Multnomah County pays for the employee's share of the state retirement contribution (6% of wages)
• Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc...)
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
• Free annual Trimet bus pass
• Alternative wellness resources
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.  

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Logistics and Evidence Technician