The Nampa Police Department operates our own crime lab, associated with our evidence division. The division employs 5 personnel, and is overseen by a Criminalist.
The unit comprises 2 dedicated personnel to handling evidence, 2 to the lab full time, and one doing evidence and lab work.
The evidence techs also help the criminalist with evidence collection at major crime scenes, when needed.
Currently the Nampa Police Department crime lab handles all forms of latent fingerprint processing, marijuana screening, shoe and tire track comparisons, AFIX and verification latent fingerprint comparisons, and some trace evidence processing.
There are currently no openings for this position.
FAQ’s
What shifts do Evidence Tech’s work?
We work four 10 hour shifts.
Is overtime available?
Evidence Tech’s can get OT when they are called back to service to help with large crime scenes outside of normal working hours.
Pay Grade
| Job Class Desc. | Pay Grade | Grade Min Hourly | Grade Mid Hourly | Grade Max Hourly | Grade Min Annual | Grade Mid Annual | Grade Max Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence Tech I | 16N | $21.08 | $24.69 | $28.31 | $43,846.40 | $51,355.20 | $58,884.80 |
| Evidence Tech II | 17N | $22.87 | $27.38 | $31.89 | $47,569.60 | $56,950.40 | $66,331.20 |
| Forensic Evidence Tech | 18N | $24.81 | $30.35 | $35.89 | $51,604.80 | $63,128.00 | $74,651.20 |
| Forensic Supervisor | 19N | $26.92 | $32.93 | $38.94 | $55,993.60 | $68,494.40 | $80,995.20 |
| Criminalist | 21N | $31.69 | $37.77 | $46.56 | $62,150.40 | $80,849.60 | $96,844.80 |
The City of Nampa offers exceptional benefits, including the State of Idaho PERSI retirement program and a rich medical plan with very low employee contributions ($0-$160/month to cover the whole family), $20 copays, and a $2,000 annual maximum out-of-pocket limit!
Benefits for full-time positions include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.94% employer contribution
- 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
- Life Insurance with AD&D
- Short-Term Disability (Coming Soon!)
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
- Wellness Program & Rewards
- Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Harward Recreation Center and Golf Membership Discounts
- Other Great Benefits!