EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN, GS 8/9, Minneapolis Field Office - Rapid City RA (All U.S. Citizens)

Who May Apply

Job Opening : 54344

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

Opening Date: April 23, 2024

Closing Date: May 7, 2024 11:59 pm (EST)

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS J. Perkins at JCPERKINS2@FBI.GOV.

Job Summary

Position: Evidence Technician, GS 8/9

Division: Minneapolis Field Office - Rapid City RA

Location: Rapid City, SD

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:15am - 5:00pm

(Hours may vary based on the needs of the office)

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Some travel may be required

• Provides extensive advice, guidance, and training for the Special Agents (SAs) and Professional Staff on all aspects of evidence processing and procedures including search, protocol, evidence packaging, and proper completion of paperwork
• Provides FBI policy to other agencies regarding packaging, maintenance and storage of evidence to assist in the development of their evidence program or for coordinative purposes
• Serves on the Evidence Response Team in multi-agency task force and other cases and provide crime scene assistance
• Testifies in a court of law concerning the security and chain-of-custody of evidence
• Responsible for the receipt, retention and disposition of evidence for the field office, which includes all items seized, recovered or contributed properties which are expected to be introduced in court and/or subject to chain-of-custody attack, regardless of size as collected by SAs and other law enforcement personnel, ensuring it is appropriately collected, documented and stored
• Handles HAZMAT evidence
• Responsible for the security aspects of the Evidence Control Room (ECR) including safe combinations and secure areas, and personnel traffic to and from ECR locations

• Administrative/Organizational Policies and Procedures
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Organizing & Planning
• Problem Solving / Judgment
• Quality Assurance

• Inventoried, cataloged, stored, and packaged a variety of materials
• Processed forms, paperwork, and authorizations in accordance with regulations/policy
• Resolved discrepancies, conflicts, or other problems related to inventory requirements
• Maintained liaison within and outside the organization
• Evaluated programs to ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures

• Inventoried, cataloged, properly stored, and packaged a variety of material
• Handled, stored, wrapped, packaged, and shipped all types of evidence and hazardous materials
• Established automated history of materials using a database to ensure tracking and location
• Maintained liaison within and outside the organization
• Evaluated programs to ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures
• Provided extensive advice, guidance, and training on all aspects of evidence processing and procedures

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents ( if applicable ):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):