Position Description:
The Seattle Police Department is actively recruiting for an Evidence Control Specialist or a person with similar experience, to maintain strict accountability and chain of custody for evidence and stolen/found property. The Evidence Unit is part of the Forensic Support Services Section. This position reports to the Detective Sergeant of the Evidence Unit.Position Responsibilities:

• Picking up evidence from all five precincts and Headquarters. 
• Receiving, storing, and safeguarding evidence and property in a strict, high-level security environment. 
• Quality assurance of submitted evidence and property. 
• Must professionally interact with the general public, sworn and civilian personnel. 
• Releasing evidence for lab work and court appearances, returning cleared property to owners, and testifying in court if needed.
• Must maintain accurate computer records. 
• Strict adherence to department and unit operating procedures is required. 
• Must keep storage areas organized, which necessitates physically rearranging the storage spaces in the warehouse manually or with large warehouse equipment.
• Must be able to work inside a refrigerated room and freezer when needed.
• May occasionally be called out to assist as support staff for crime scene collection.
• This position will also perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned. 

 Required Qualifications:
Requires one year of inventory, records management, and/or clerical experience (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Position Requirements:

• Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation.
• Pass a drug test and a physical examination by a city approved doctor.
• Washington State Driver’s License.
• This position is an onsite position; the employee is expected to perform work in person; there is no remote work. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Required to work with toxic/hazardous/biohazardous substances.
• Required to handle equipment such as less lethal weapons, firearms, and ammunition.
• Required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays (contingent on staffing needs).
• Required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in police evidence inventory skills are highly desirable; with an emphasis on electronic tracking and utilizing data-based receiving and purging of evidence. 
• Forklift and Order Picker certification is a plus, but not necessary. 
• Exemplary computer skills are necessary and must have an aptitude to learn new programs. Experienced in using Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
• Must work well with others in a team atmosphere.
• Willingness to handle hazardous substances in a safe and legal manner. 
• Willingness to process items of evidence, which may be objectionable or unpleasant in nature (e.g. bloody, bug infested, pungent smelling).
• Willingness to handle firearms, other weapons, and narcotics.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and interact with the public, attorneys, detectives, and officers.
• Be highly organized, trustworthy, methodical with an attention to detail along with the ability to triage and multi-task assigned workload.

About the Department:
The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
 
Additional Information:
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

The full salary range for this position is $38.90 - $42.00 per hour.
New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $38.90 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.

How to Apply:
Apply online at www.seattle.gov/jobs. Please refer to: Job Number: 2024-00566. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Tunkara at melissa.tunkara@seattle.gov.