MCSO Logistics Evidence Technician

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range

$31.03 - $38.17 Hourly

Department

Sheriff

Job Type

Regular Represented

Exemption Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified)

October 07, 2026

The Opportunity:

Who We Are

Join the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career.

To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team

Position Overview

Are you a detail-oriented person that thrives on problem solving, multi-tasking and job variety? Have you dreamed of working a job that requires you to be an independent, self-starting employee who is responsible for high level work assignments? Do you research your purchases, enjoy people and communicate effectively? If you are ready for a challenging new career, apply today!

The person in this position will work independently, performing a variety of highly responsible and frequently complex technical duties. Read on for a general glimpse of what a day might include:

• You will support the Transit Police Division, a unit of the Sheriff’s Office Community Partnership Section, with responsibility for the safe and secure storage of evidence/property, fleet/equipment purchasing, uniform acquisition/distribution, and other specialty service functions.

• You will support all daily functions of the Transit Police Division to ensure continuity of operations aimed at providing a safe and welcoming public transportation system for all.

• You will interpret and apply all applicable laws and procedures regarding the evidence room, fleet service and procurement, as well as uniform standards and pricing.

• You will answer questions and explain department policies to officers and other County departments and suppliers.

• You will ensure fleet is maintained and operational, performing basic services such as coordinate services and repairs of vehicles through the fleet maintenance shop.

• You will intake property/evidence from satellite secure storage areas throughout the Sheriff’s Office locations and transport items to a central facility.

• You will perform general warehousing, and other specialty duties such as preparing paperwork, ordering, stocking, and receiving orders.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please read this job posting thoroughly, especially the Minimum Qualifications and the Application Packet sections.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Required: Three years of progressively responsible customer service and equipment accountability experience that involves the following skills:

• Project planning and purchasing experience that requires detail oriented, multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.

• Maintain equipment inventories, individual assignments, billing and other related tracking documents.

• Contract administration for specialty areas such as fleet, clothing, facilities, or related services.

• Training or experience in fleet and equipment support service, facilities, or related services.

• Computer proficiency with the knowledge and ability to learn additional computer programs – Microsoft office, Excel, etc.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license by time of appointment.

• Must pass a criminal records and employment references check.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills t o qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Prior experience in handling evidence and evidence property

• Prior experience in purchasing and procurement

• Prior experience in fleet management and maintenance

*Transferable skills : Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation

The Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. You must submit all requested items below by the closing date of the job posting. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

• A completed online application using Workday showing how you meet the qualifications.

• Responses to any and all electronic questionnaires/tasks sent to you through Workday after submitting your online application. Applications with unfinished questionnaires at the time the job posting closes will be considered incomplete and will be inactivated from the process.

• Oregon Public Employment Preference : if you are interested in requesting hiring and promotional preference for Veterans and State Servicemembers (previously known as veterans’ preference), please be prepared to submit your DD214/NGB form 22 and veteran disability verification forms electronically when specifically requested during the online application process.

• Responses to the below supplemental questions : Please attach your responses to the four (4) supplemental questions listed below. Your responses will be used as a screening tool; the quality and strength of your answers will determine if you move forward in the process. Respond to each question completely and concisely. Refer to your relevant experience (paid or unpaid) and training. Please keep the document to no more than three (3) pages and submit as a .pdf document. If the supplemental questions are not received by the time the job posting closes, your application will be considered incomplete and will be inactivated from the process.

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Supplemental Questions

1.  Tell us about your experience maintaining equipment inventories and tracking documents. Please include your experience with purchasing and contracts.

2.  Logistics work involves multitasking and changing priorities. Provide an example of how you managed competing priorities or unexpected changes.

3.  Describe your experience working with vendors or service providers. How do you ensure clear communication and maintain strong working relationships while meeting organizational needs?

4.  Why is independent thinking important in logistics, and how have you demonstrated this skill in your work?

Note: Please contact the recruiter as soon as possible if you experience any complications when applying. The application should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

After You Apply:

• Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.

• Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.  You must complete these tasks or actions in order for us to accept your application.

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