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- Type:Part Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:$30.01-$35.00/Hour DOQ
- Posted Date:11/12/2026 1:16 PM
- Deadline to Apply:12/03/2026 5:00 PM
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Evidence Technician. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email to jspencer@coosbayor.gov. All application materials submitted via email must be submitted as an attachment in word or pdf format. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings
EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: It is the policy of the Coos Bay Police Department to ensure that evidence in its custody can be properly secured and stored, readily retrieved, and that any changes in its custody have been properly and fully documented. Employees must care for seized property in order to retain its evidentiary value, ensure return of property to rightful owners, and preserve the property from contamination or deterioration. This position within the Police Department is a non-sworn position.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This employee works under the direct supervision of the Administrative Captain.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of any employee in this classification.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties:
- Receive, maintain, and dispose of all evidence/property submitted to the evidence room in accordance with Coos Bay Police Department Policies and Procedures Manual and State and Federal Laws and guidelines.
- Tracks status of property and physical evidence stored in the Coos Bay Police Department evidence lockers and property room.
- Maintains physical security and observes safe handling procedures of property and evidence submitted by police officers into the evidence lockers and property storage locations.
- Maintain computer files and property/evidence in accordance with outlined procedures. Prints and distributes status reports of property and evidence in police custody.
- Coordinates the release, return, transfer, auction or other lawful disposition of seized property and evidence.
- Provides assistance with evidence reviews in which Case Officers, Defense Attorneys and District Attorneys review items related to trials.
- Assist with the auditing of evidence lockers and property rooms by comparing physical inventory against computerized and written records to verify items are accounted for and in the proper physical location.
- Other duties as identified relating to the general duties of the position.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the English language and spelling, ability to work independently and make sound decisions, ability to understand fairly complex oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly, ability to operate assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: An employee in this position must have excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and complete work in a timely and accurate manner; ability to read and interpret complex regulations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and have the ability to work independently. Must be able to develop and maintain positive cooperative team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and other citizens you come in contact with.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school or completion of GED equivalent; preference will be accorded to applicants who possess previous experience as Police Property and Evidence Custodian or experience involving inventory control. Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling this position.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Telephone, computer terminal, photocopy machine, fax machine, calculator, City owned motor vehicles, and other standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
GUIDELINES: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
UNION STATUS: Represented
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
FTE: 17 hours/7-day work period, subject to change for operational necessity.
GENERAL SCHEDULE: Two 8.5 hour days per week, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays
Hiring Process: Applicants must complete and submit the required City application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest by 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2026, as specified in this job announcement. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application via email.
Application Acceptance Period: November 12, 2026- December 3, 2026
Review of Applications: December 3, 2026- December 10, 2026
First Round of Interviews with Selected Candidates: December 15, 2026
Chief’s Interviews: December 21, 2026
Projected Start Date: January, 2027- Actual start date will depend on background investigation and other factors.
Note: The city reserves the right to conduct additional interviews, and this may affect the projected date for offer of employment.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Employees work in a strong team-oriented environment. This is a part-time hourly position and is not benefits eligible. Employees will accrue sick leave in accordance with state requirements, as well as observe the 11 holidays observed by our non-represented staff unless the holiday falls on a non-scheduled workday.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: Information about the City of Coos Bay and the Bay Area is available at www.coosbayor.gov.
- Type:Part Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:$30.01-$35.00/Hour DOQ
- Posted Date:11/12/2026 1:16 PM
- Deadline to Apply:12/03/2026 5:00 PM
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Evidence Technician. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email to jspencer@coosbayor.gov. All application materials submitted via email must be submitted as an attachment in word or pdf format. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings
EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: It is the policy of the Coos Bay Police Department to ensure that evidence in its custody can be properly secured and stored, readily retrieved, and that any changes in its custody have been properly and fully documented. Employees must care for seized property in order to retain its evidentiary value, ensure return of property to rightful owners, and preserve the property from contamination or deterioration. This position within the Police Department is a non-sworn position.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This employee works under the direct supervision of the Administrative Captain.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of any employee in this classification.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties:
- Receive, maintain, and dispose of all evidence/property submitted to the evidence room in accordance with Coos Bay Police Department Policies and Procedures Manual and State and Federal Laws and guidelines.
- Tracks status of property and physical evidence stored in the Coos Bay Police Department evidence lockers and property room.
- Maintains physical security and observes safe handling procedures of property and evidence submitted by police officers into the evidence lockers and property storage locations.
- Maintain computer files and property/evidence in accordance with outlined procedures. Prints and distributes status reports of property and evidence in police custody.
- Coordinates the release, return, transfer, auction or other lawful disposition of seized property and evidence.
- Provides assistance with evidence reviews in which Case Officers, Defense Attorneys and District Attorneys review items related to trials.
- Assist with the auditing of evidence lockers and property rooms by comparing physical inventory against computerized and written records to verify items are accounted for and in the proper physical location.
- Other duties as identified relating to the general duties of the position.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the English language and spelling, ability to work independently and make sound decisions, ability to understand fairly complex oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly, ability to operate assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: An employee in this position must have excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and complete work in a timely and accurate manner; ability to read and interpret complex regulations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and have the ability to work independently. Must be able to develop and maintain positive cooperative team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and other citizens you come in contact with.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school or completion of GED equivalent; preference will be accorded to applicants who possess previous experience as Police Property and Evidence Custodian or experience involving inventory control. Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling this position.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Telephone, computer terminal, photocopy machine, fax machine, calculator, City owned motor vehicles, and other standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
GUIDELINES: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
UNION STATUS: Represented
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
FTE: 17 hours/7-day work period, subject to change for operational necessity.
GENERAL SCHEDULE: Two 8.5 hour days per week, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays
Hiring Process: Applicants must complete and submit the required City application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest by 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2026, as specified in this job announcement. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application via email.
Application Acceptance Period: November 12, 2026- December 3, 2026
Review of Applications: December 3, 2026- December 10, 2026
First Round of Interviews with Selected Candidates: December 15, 2026
Chief’s Interviews: December 21, 2026
Projected Start Date: January, 2027- Actual start date will depend on background investigation and other factors.
Note: The city reserves the right to conduct additional interviews, and this may affect the projected date for offer of employment.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Employees work in a strong team-oriented environment. This is a part-time hourly position and is not benefits eligible. Employees will accrue sick leave in accordance with state requirements, as well as observe the 11 holidays observed by our non-represented staff unless the holiday falls on a non-scheduled workday.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: Information about the City of Coos Bay and the Bay Area is available at www.coosbayor.gov.
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The qualifications that appear most often in police inspector jobs.
- POST certification or state-equivalent law enforcement officer certification
- Minimum five to ten years of sworn law enforcement experience with supervisory responsibility
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field
- Experience conducting or overseeing criminal investigations and evidence procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of department policy, use-of-force standards, and legal compliance
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph
Tips for Your Police Inspector Job Search
Tailor your resume to command hierarchies
Police inspector postings prioritize supervisory scope, so list how many officers you oversaw, what unit you commanded, and which operational decisions fell to you. Generic law enforcement resumes that omit chain-of-command detail rarely advance past the screening stage.
Get your civil service exam scores current
Many inspector roles are filled through civil service registers, and an expired or low exam score knocks you out before the interview. Check whether the jurisdiction you are targeting requires a current written, oral, or promotional exam before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists police inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your rank and specialty and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight specialized certifications prominently
POST certification, homicide investigator credentials, or internal affairs training signal readiness for inspector-level responsibilities. Place these in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so reviewers confirm compliance requirements before reading your work history.
Research the department's current priorities before interviewing
Panels for inspector roles often test situational judgment against the agency's active initiatives, whether that is crime reduction, community policing, or use-of-force reform. Read recent press releases, annual reports, and city council minutes so your answers show awareness of those specific goals.
Negotiate start date and rank placement strategically
Many agencies allow lateral hires to negotiate entry at a higher step within the inspector pay band based on years of service. Ask about lateral entry provisions and step placement before accepting an offer, since most departments will not raise your placement after you sign.
Police Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most police inspectors?
The most active employers for police inspectors right now are WellSpan Health, City and County of San Francisco, and City of Dallas, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal police departments and transit authorities tend to post the highest volume of inspector-level vacancies.
How many police inspector jobs are remote?
About 17% of police inspector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, field-based nature of most sworn inspector roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are administrative oversight positions, internal affairs review, and policy compliance auditing roles within larger agencies.
How do you become a police inspector?
Start by completing a state-accredited police academy and earning POST certification, then accumulate several years of patrol and investigative experience to build a record of progressively responsible assignments. Most agencies require passing a promotional examination and an oral board before you are eligible for an inspector appointment. Advanced education in criminal justice or public administration and supervisory experience leading a team or unit will strengthen your candidacy significantly.
Can you get hired as a police inspector with little experience?
Direct appointment to a police inspector role with minimal law enforcement experience is rare because most agencies require sworn officer status and a minimum tenure before promoting. However, candidates with strong military police backgrounds, federal law enforcement experience, or inspector roles in regulatory agencies sometimes qualify for lateral entry at the inspector level if the jurisdiction has a lateral hire program that recognizes equivalent experience.
What does the police inspector interview process look like?
Most agencies use a structured multi-stage process that begins with a written promotional examination or civil service test, followed by an oral board panel where assessors present scenarios testing supervisory judgment, use-of-force decision-making, and community relations. Finalists typically undergo a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical screening before a conditional offer is extended. Some larger departments also include an assessment center with role-play exercises and in-basket simulations.
Where can I find and apply to police inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to police inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from agencies across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your rank, certification, and specialty, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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