Sergeant - Evidence at County of Oconee – WALHALLA, South Carolina

Accepting applications until April 7, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Valid SC Drivers License.
• SC Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification.
• SLED Marijuana Analyst Certification.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to enforce all local, federal, and state laws relating to the public’s safety and welfare in the County. Identify, collect, and preserve evidence from crime scene investigations, attend autopsies, and participate in trials and hearings. The Technician is responsible for taking notes, photographing, searching and transporting evidence to processing laboratories.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Record submitted evidence.
2. Clear and properly dispose of evidence after cases clear.
3. Collect evidence from crime scenes.
4. Prepare documents and photographs of evidence.
5. Process evidence in the processing laboratory.
6. Prepare evidence for submission to external laboratories.
7. Transport evidence to external laboratories for additional analysis.
8. Maintain appropriate legal documentation for evidence collected.
9. Prepare latent print comparisons and entries into AFIS.
10. Appear and testify in court regarding the processing and analysis of evidence.
11. Remain prepared for after-hours on-call duty.
12. Prepare and return properties collected to the rightful owner.
13. Attend and document autopsies.
14. Sign evidence in and out to deputies for court while maintaining proper documentation.
15. Attend mandatory training as required.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include:

Develop and maintain Evidence Submission Manual for the department. Orders and maintain forensic supplies for the department. Fingerprint members of the public when needed. Assist other agencies with crime scene and evidence duties as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of South Carolina state laws and county ordinances;

Knowledge of County policies and procedures;

Knowledge of evidence recovery and preservation techniques and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

Good customer service and interpersonal skills;

Ability to effectively and accurately document evidence and investigative activities;

Ability to communicate appropriately with the public, law enforcement officers, attorneys, appointed officials, suspects and victims;

Ability to interpret technical instructions, manuals, charts and procedures;

Advanced mathematical skills;

Ability to lead and guide others;

Advanced problem solving skills;

Ability to effectively multitask;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The educational requirement for this position is: Completion of high school/GED.

Education may be substituted for experience.

Related-experience required: 2 years.

Experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Valid SC Drivers License.
• SC Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification.
• SLED Marijuana Analyst Certification.

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• IAI Crime Scene Investigator certification.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

Standing: 1/3 of the time or over; walking: 1/3 of the time or over; sitting: up to 2/3 of the time; using hands: 2/3 of the time or over; reaching with hands and arms: 2/3 of the time or over; Climbing or balancing: up to 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: 1/3 of the time or over; talking, seeing, or hearing: 2/3 of the time or over; tasting: under 1/3 of the time; smelling: 2/3 of the time or over.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: 2/3 of the time or over; Up to 25 pounds: up to 2/3 of the time; Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; Up to 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; More than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time.

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Noise
• Odors
• Extreme temperatures
• Moisture and/or humidity
• Dust
• Fumes
• Gases
• Poor ventilation
• Electrical hazards
• Mechanical hazards
• Chemical hazards
• Explosive hazards
• Bio hazardous waste
• Moving mechanical parts