What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property & Evidence Technician position at City of Altamonte Springs?
Position Overview
Gather, log, store, and maintain all property & evidence coming under the control of the Police Department, maintaining and safeguarding integrity and chain of custody.
Position Functions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The selection process for positions in the Altamonte Springs Police Department will include Drug Testing and a Truth Verification Examination/Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA); an in-depth Background Investigation to include a Level 2 nationally fingerprint-based records check; and the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Clearance process to include approval for controlled access to protected information.
Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).
Position is considered at-risk for exposure to Hepatitis B during performance of regular duties. An acceptance/declination of vaccination form is required.
Your Service Earns Our Support. We proudly offer additional benefits to our veterans at no cost to help you access and navigate VA benefits and more. Join a team that values you and your service!
The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan. There are pension plan options, depending on the position held. Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.
The City of Altamonte Springs is proud to partner with Vetavize, an AI-powered platform that helps veterans navigate the VA claims process faster, easier, and with expert support—because serving those who’ve served is more than a promise, it’s our priority. This benefit is available at no cost to eligible employees.
For more information, visit Employee Benefits.
01
Do you have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
Do you have two (2) years' experience/education in one or a combination of: inventory/supply administration, storage and records management, handling and processing sensitive and confidential information, or non-sworn criminal justice proceedings?
Do you have two (2) years computer experience with Microsoft Office applications, video players, computer data input and retrieval processes, or an equivalent computer application?
Do you possess a valid Class E driver license? Out of state licenses are acceptable. If hired, employee will have thirty (30) days to acquire State of Florida driver license.
Do you have one (1) year experience in Property & Evidence storage, with knowledge of evidence chain of custody procedures?
Do you have knowledge of of FDLE and ATF E-trace submission sites?
Do you have knowledge of records retention laws including Florida State Statutes and Retention Schedules?
Are you Certified Property & Evidence Specialist (CPES) by the International Association for Property & Evidence (IAPE)? If hired, Certification must be obtained within two (2) years.
Do you have the willingness to adopt AI (Artificial Intelligence) and emerging technologies?
Are you able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description?
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Experience should be relevant and within the last ten (10) years of work history.
Gather, log, store, and maintain all property & evidence coming under the control of the Police Department, maintaining and safeguarding integrity and chain of custody.
Position Functions
- Gather property & evidence items submitted by officers and inspect items received to ensure compliance with packaging standards.
- Maintain an inventory control system where the "Chain of Custody" and integrity of all items are preserved. Protect all physical items from theft, loss, damage or contamination. Enter and maintain property & evidence information into an inventory control computer software program.
- Maintain warehouse storage facility, office, and document files in a clean and organized manner for easy retrieval and auditing. Conduct necessary inventories and audits on all property & evidence located within the storage facility, including high liability items.
- Segregate recovered property from evidence, and return recovered property to owners as soon as possible. Respond to inquiries from law enforcement personnel, State Attorney's Office, and citizens concerning property & evidence.
- Conduct property & evidence purges through destruction, auctions, charitable donations or conversion to city use and complete the necessary paperwork and computer entries to finalize the process.
- Forward and/or retrieve items to be analyzed/processed to FDLE, SCSO, ASPD Lab, or other agencies as required. Maintain computer records for all items entering and leaving the property & evidence storage facility.
- Preserve digital evidence items stored within a cloud-based evidence storage system. Provide copies of digital recordings or paper documents when requested by the State Attorney's Office or to a member of the Police Department.
- Work independently with minimal supervision. Be able to organize and track inventory with a high degree of accuracy. Effectively communicate with supervisors and coworkers on duties and tasks related to the property & evidence facility. Effectively communicate with other employees, managers, and citizens both verbally and in writing.
- Deliver evidence to court and testify on the disposition and/or chain of custody of evidence. Drive to and from work sites. Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
- Submit quarterly reports detailing the number of items received in the facility as well as the number of items disposed.
- Adhere to the requirements of the department's Drug Free Workplace Program including non-use of tobacco products during working hours (DRUG TESTING WILL BE REQUIRED).
- In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
- Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two (2) years' experience/education in one or a combination of: inventory/supply administration, storage and records management, handling and processing sensitive and confidential information, or non-sworn criminal justice proceedings.
- Two (2) years computer experience with Microsoft Office applications, video players, computer data input and retrieval process, or an equivalent computer application.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid driver license. (Must obtain State of Florida Driver License within thirty (30) days of employment.) Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).
- One (1) year experience in Property & Evidence storage, with knowledge of evidence chain of custody procedures.
- Knowledge of FDLE and ATF E-trace submission sites.
- Knowledge of records retention laws including Florida State Statutes and Retention Schedules.
- Certified Property & Evidence Specialist (CPES) by the International Association for Property & Evidence (IAPE) (Certification must be obtained within two (2) years).
- Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.
The selection process for positions in the Altamonte Springs Police Department will include Drug Testing and a Truth Verification Examination/Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA); an in-depth Background Investigation to include a Level 2 nationally fingerprint-based records check; and the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Clearance process to include approval for controlled access to protected information.
Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).
Position is considered at-risk for exposure to Hepatitis B during performance of regular duties. An acceptance/declination of vaccination form is required.
Your Service Earns Our Support. We proudly offer additional benefits to our veterans at no cost to help you access and navigate VA benefits and more. Join a team that values you and your service!
The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan. There are pension plan options, depending on the position held. Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.
The City of Altamonte Springs is proud to partner with Vetavize, an AI-powered platform that helps veterans navigate the VA claims process faster, easier, and with expert support—because serving those who’ve served is more than a promise, it’s our priority. This benefit is available at no cost to eligible employees.
For more information, visit Employee Benefits.
01
Do you have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
- Yes
- No
Do you have two (2) years' experience/education in one or a combination of: inventory/supply administration, storage and records management, handling and processing sensitive and confidential information, or non-sworn criminal justice proceedings?
- Yes
- No
Do you have two (2) years computer experience with Microsoft Office applications, video players, computer data input and retrieval processes, or an equivalent computer application?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid Class E driver license? Out of state licenses are acceptable. If hired, employee will have thirty (30) days to acquire State of Florida driver license.
- Yes
- No
Do you have one (1) year experience in Property & Evidence storage, with knowledge of evidence chain of custody procedures?
- No
- Yes, one to two years of experience
- Yes, more than two years of experience
Do you have knowledge of of FDLE and ATF E-trace submission sites?
- No
- Yes
Do you have knowledge of records retention laws including Florida State Statutes and Retention Schedules?
- No
- Yes
Are you Certified Property & Evidence Specialist (CPES) by the International Association for Property & Evidence (IAPE)? If hired, Certification must be obtained within two (2) years.
- No
- Yes
Do you have the willingness to adopt AI (Artificial Intelligence) and emerging technologies?
- Yes
- No
Are you able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description?
- Yes
- No
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Experience should be relevant and within the last ten (10) years of work history.
- Required Question