Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

04/01/2026

Application Deadline:

04/12/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$4,989 - $6,578

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Administrative Specialist 2, Evidence Technician (Eastside) Limited Duration opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

Administrative Specialist 2, Evidence Technician (Eastside) Limited Duration opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

Office of Inspector General (Special Investigations Unit) – Eastside

Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you detailed, dependable, and motivated by work that truly matters? The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is seeking an Administrative Specialist 2, Evidence Technician to join our Special Investigations Unit. In this critical role, you will help ensure the integrity of criminal evidence, support investigative efforts, and contribute directly to the safety and accountability of ODOC facilities across Oregon.

This position is available for current regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises.

This position is a limited duration anticipated to last 12 months, though, may be extended or decreased due to business need. This position is anticipated to become permanent, pending on permanent funding.

Final work location will be assigned based on State hiring requirements and operational needs at the time of appointment. The position is located at an Eastside approved institution (TRCI in Umatilla, EOCI in Pendleton, or SRCI in Ontario) and primarily supports those sites.

Evidence Technicians work collaboratively to ensure timely and consistent statewide service. Frequent travel to ODOC institutions and facilities across the state is required, including occasional travel on short notice.

About the Job – Your Role

As an Evidence Technician, you will be the trusted expert responsible for receiving, maintaining, transporting, and disposing of evidence in strict accordance with ODOC policies, as well as State and Federal laws. Your work will help maintain the integrity of investigations and ensure evidence is preserved for potential use in criminal proceedings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving, logging, and securely storing evidence submitted from ODOC facilities.
• Reviewing evidence handling processes to ensure compliance with established protocols and correcting any errors when possible.
• Conducting field tests on suspected illicit substances and preparing formal written reports of the results.
• Maintaining accurate, detailed tracking records and chain-of-custody documentation for all evidence.
• Managing SIU evidence lockers across ODOC facilities and ensuring they remain compliant and secure.
• Transporting evidence to short‑term SIU storage (SRCI, TRCI, and Central Administration) and long‑term storage at Central Administration.
• Regularly reviewing and destroying eligible evidence following conclusion of cases and in alignment with evidence disposition protocols.
• Ensuring precision, accuracy, and professionalism in all aspects of evidence documentation and handling.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;

OR

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;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requested Skills

• 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.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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Working Conditions

Evidence Technicians are subject to handling decomposed and odoriferous materials, sharp objects, blood, urine and other body specimens, and various controlled substances. Works with caustic and flammable liquids and is exposed to substances which may be toxic. May need to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Perform tasks that may require the incumbent to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, use manual dexterity, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations. Work is performed indoors in an office environment, working with telephones, computers, changing priorities, interruptions, and Inspectors and ODOC staff over the telephone, in person, or via video. Visual acuity necessary to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and operate motor vehicles.

This position may be required to travel both in-state and out-of-state, work irregular and long

hours, may include unscheduled call outs, overtime, or varying shifts. This position may be exposed to verbal abuse, harassment, threats of violence to self and/or family, be exposed to dangerous substances and chemicals or encounter physical violence on a daily basis.

The position is located at an Eastside Medium approved institution (TRCI, EOCI or SRCI). This position primarily serves the Eastside institutions; however, Evidence Technicians will work together to ensure statewide service is timely and consistent. Evidence Technicians are required to travel frequently to all DOC institutions and facilities spread across the state, sometimes on very short notice (or immediately). Evidence Technicians will transport evidence between all SIU evidence lockers and SIU Short-Term storage to SIU Long-Term storage utilizing a state vehicle.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• 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
• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

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. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Cynthia Rodriguez, Cynthia.Rodriguez@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: Req-197666

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• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.