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PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN - GRAND JUNCTION POLICE DEPARTMENTHiring Range - $ 26.37 - 29.67 HourlyNew to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!About the Position: In this position you will perform a variety of technical duties in the receipt, documentation, retention, release, destruction and auction of property and evidence; ensure the preservation and proper disposal of all items submitted to the Police Department; testify in court regarding the chain of custody and integrity of evidence.About the Grand Junction Police Department: At the GJPD, we are committed to enhancing community safety, reducing fear of crime, and elevating the quality of life through partnerships and innovative policing initiatives. Our Police Officers value and embody professionalism, integrity, compassion, and service. The department promotes the personal and professional development of our police force through a wide variety of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. The GJPD provides a full range of high quality policing services found in few departments our size including motorcycle unit, K-9, bomb squad, crime lab, university campus policing, SWAT team, drug task force, and other collateral assignments. Police Officers work ten hour shifts in a team concept.What We Offer: We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact. About Our Culture: At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What You'll Do: Maintain custody of property and evidence collected at crime scenes such as drugs, money, firearms and other miscellaneous items; collect evidence for intake from a variety of locations; perform intake procedures including verification of paperwork, packaging, storing and record keeping on all items; prepare bio-hazard evidence appropriately.Arrange viewing for attorneys or other staff; prepare evidence and supervise viewing to maintain integrity of all evidence handled; document items viewed and return to proper storage.Dispose of or release evidence and property at the conclusion of court action; coordinate, prepare, document and process all items designated for return to owner, auction or destruction; dispose of and destroy narcotics, weapons and various other items no longer needed for prosecution; ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.Ensure security of evidence and property; retrieve and return evidence needed for internal laboratory work; transport property and evidence to outside forensic examination labs, storage and court as requested; prepare and package evidence for viewing and mailing to outside agencies.Perform tape and compact disc duplication as requested by attorneys, investigators or other personnel; maintain appropriate documentation and return originals to assigned storage location.Provide notifications and answer citizen inquiries over the telephone and in person regarding property dispositions.Maintain and operate a computerized inventory system; input data and update property and evidence files; check out and release evidence to appropriate persons; input disposition data; update and maintain the tracking system to reflect chain of custody for each item.Assist and advise department personnel on laws and policies of evidential property control including proper packaging and documentation; instruct and train new staff.Maintain property room including organizing, labeling and compressing items; move older cases to off-site warehouse as needed; assist in the development and modification of inventory and security procedures for property and evidence.Provide assistance in, and respond to, crime scene investigations as needed.To view full job description, click Here.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Explore the Area: Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.If you have questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512