Evidence Manager

Location : Orlando, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 26-00389 Department: Evidence Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 3/9/2026 3:00 PM Eastern Hiring Salary: SALARY RANGE: $81,369/yr. - $124,924/yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience. JOB SUMMARY SALARY RANGE: $81,369/yr. - $124,924/yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Evidence Manager performs managerial, budgetary, and administrative duties within the Evidence Unit. This position supervises special risk staff and directly reports to the Criminal Investigation Division, Investigative Services Section Captain. #oj Minimum Requirements At least 18 years of age. Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English. U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card. Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated. No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Bachelor's Degree (B.A. /B.S.) AND four (4) years of experience in handling, receiving, storing, and the disposal of property/evidence, inventory control, materials management and/or records management. Professional experience MUST include at least two (2) years of supervisory/management experience. If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows Four (4) years of direct experience for a Bachelor's Degree Must have a valid Florida driver's license. Must attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) Training if assignment includes driving agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicles would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver's physical exam. Must have the ability to regularly drive a cargo van. Must successfully complete Forklift Certification provided through the agency within one (1) year of employment. Ability to serve as the chief evidence custodian for the agency. Oversee the management, security, and operation of the evidence facility. Plan and allocate resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental productivity and quality goals. 35% of workload Ability to supervise/manage Evidence Technicians and subordinate supervisors within the Evidence Unit. 10% of workload Ability to interpret statutes and regulations to ensure proper procedures of operation are followed in the handling and disposing of evidence. Audit evidence as needed to ensure compliance with agency standards. 10% of workload Ability to create reports and compile statistical data for the agency, federal government, and outside sources such as the news media. 5% of workload Ability to be responsible for budget input, operating funds, and petty cash funds; maintains related reports and records. Recommend and/or orders relevant supplies. 15% of workload Ability to provide standby for call-out situations such as large evidence seizures and evidence facility alarms. 5% of workload Ability to assign Evidence staff to duties according to workload. 2% of workload Ability to testify in court as needed. 1% of workload Ability to analyze, resolve, or assist subordinates in resolving work problems as needed. 15% of workload Ability to maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintain an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; read professional literature; attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate. 2% of workload Ability to read, analyze, and interpret state statutes, legal reports, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and complaints from groups of managers, other employees, outside organizations, and the public. Must have effective supervisory/management skills. Must be multi-task oriented, detail oriented, possess effective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments. Must have computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to perform basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals). Ability to create graphs and compare numbers, volumes, and ratios as it relates to projecting workload, grown impacts and storage volumes. Ability to maintain relevant training. May have to drive a large commercial box truck with a lift. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with property and accounting software. Certification as a Property and Evidence Specialist (CPES) through the International Association of Property and Evidence (IAPE) SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES:Directly manages employees and subordinate supervisors in the Evidence Unit. The supervised staff spend 70% of their time performing special risks duties as described by the Florida Retirement Service; which includes the collection, examination, preservation, documentation, or preparation of human tissues or fluids or physical evidence having potential biological or chemical contamination, or exposure to chemicals, processes, or material that may have carcinogenic or health damaging properties (air/blood borne pathogens, bodily excretions, contagious diseases, such as HIV, Tuberculosis, MRSA, and Hepatitis) in handling of such evidence. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees (and coordinating training for employees); planning, assigning, scheduling, and directing work; appraising and evaluating performance; counseling, coaching, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; reviewing, completing, and approving time sheets, time off requests, and payroll. PROCESSING & TRAININGADDITIONAL PROCESSING: Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed. Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. They are frequently required to use their hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee regularly lifts and or moves 25 to 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fluids or physical evidence having potential biological, chemical hazard or contamination or materials that may have carcinogenic or health-damaging properties to include: fumes or airborne particles; biohazardous substances; lethal weapons; blood borne pathogens, molds and gas. Other duties may occasionally expose employee to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May have to occasionally work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Occasional on-call work is required. Also receives all alarm calls for the Evidence Facility and assists with determining threat level with the alarm company and the video verification software. The Orange County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff's Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package. Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished Education incentive and reimbursement programs 12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly 13 paid holidays per year Gym facilities in many agency buildings 01 You must be at least 18 years of age to work in a non-law enforcement capacity. If applying for a non-law enforcement position, are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 02 Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid permanent resident alien card? I am a United States citizen I am not a United States citizen, but I do possess a valid permanent resident alien card I am neither a United States citizen nor do I possess a valid permanent resident alien card 03 If you possess a permanent resident alien card, please provide the issue date, expiration date and the category code. 04 Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face? Yes No 05 Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)? 06 Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)? Yes No 07 Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English? Yes No 08 Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently? Yes No 09 Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently. 10 If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N/A if you have no driver's license. 11 Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date? Yes No 12 Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked? Yes No, or I do not have a driver's license 13 Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s). 14 Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No 15 Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed. Yes No 16 Please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged. 17 Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence? Yes No 18 Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s). 19 Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation? Yes No 20 Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates. 21 Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity? Yes No 22 Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates. 23 Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior? Yes No 24 Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved. 25 Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang or any association that engages in criminal activity? Yes No 26 Please provide the gang and/or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement. 27 Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.) Yes No 28 Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.) 29 Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance? Yes No 30 Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and/or possession, and/or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use/involvement. 31 Within the last year from the date of this application, have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s)? (e.g. - marijuana (To include CBD), heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc.) Yes No 32 Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last year, location(s), and the dates last used. 33 Have you ever been involved in the sale/purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly? Yes No 34 Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s)/purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s). 35 Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive? I did not serve in the military Honorable Discharge Honorable Discharge under General Conditions Dishonorable Discharge Other I am still an Active Reserve 36 What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in? 37 Please provide the dates of service to include Active and/or Reserve service. 38 Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's? Yes No Not Applicable 39 Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates. 40 Are you currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency and if so, are you currently under internal investigation? Yes No Not Applicable 41 If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation? No, I have never been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency Yes, I have been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency Not Applicable 42 Please provide the employer's name where you were under internal investigation, to include each incident, date(s), and outcome. 43 Have you ever been disciplined by any past or current employer? Yes No 44 Please provide the employer's name where you were disciplined, type of discipline(s) and date(s). 45 Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job? Yes No 46 Please provide the employer name(s) where your were terminated or asked to resign, reason for departure(s), and date(s) of termination(s)/resignation(s). 47 Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies? Yes No 48 What agency, city/state and date(s) of application? Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04