PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT https://selfservice.murraycity.org/ess/

Murray City is accepting applications for Evidence Technician

Opening Date: 04/19/2024

Closing Date: Open until filled (Application review will begin 05/03/2024)

Salary: $19.99 - $30.32 hourly DOE

Status: Full-time

Department: Police

General Description: Under the general supervision of the Sergeant, secures, stores, and disposes of evidence according to State and Federal laws and department procedures. Researches lost and found property and releases property to owners.

Minimum Requirements:

· High school diploma or GED and four (4) years experience with a police agency with duties closely related to those described above, or equivalent combination of education/ experience.

Special Requirements:

· Must be bondable.

Essential Duties:

· Receives, sorts and secures all property delivered to the evidence room; responsible for verifying evidence reports against property reports to ensure accuracy.

· Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to property management.

· Operates computer systems to enter submitted items into Police Department evidence tracking system.

· Is accountable for security and integrity of evidence room; responsible for preserving the critical chain of custody; testifies in court when subpoenaed.

· Arranges and documents interim releases and returns of property for court, crime lab analysis, or investigative use.

· Determines appropriate and lawful disposition of property; releases property to officers, property owners, the courts and/or other agencies; releases property for sale at public auctions; ensures that all releases and dispositions of property are legal and properly documented.

· Explains evidence room procedures to officers, the general public and outside agencies. Provides input into department policies regarding evidentiary procedures.

· Participates in audits, inventories, and inspections of the property and evidence room.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description which can be found at www.murray.utah.gov

Benefits:

· Pension through Utah Retirement System

· Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

· Vacation – 12 days/yr; sick leave – 12 days/yr; 14 paid holidays

· Tuition reimbursement

· Employee Down Payment Assistance Program

Application Instructions: Qualified applicants must complete a Murray City employment application online at https://selfservice.murraycity.org/ess/. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Murray City Human Resource Office located at 10 East 4800 South, Murray, UT between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.

Note: In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. A background check is conducted if the candidate is over 18 years of age.

Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.99 - $30.32 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person