Property Evidence Technician

JOB TITLE:  Property Evidence Technician

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Police

REPORTS TO:  Property and Evidence Supervisor

SUMMARY:  Responsible for performing technical duties related to receiving, processing, preserving, storing and disposing of evidence and other property submitted to the property/evidence section.  Completes Chain of Custody entries and testifies in court.  Work is performed with limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receives and processes evidence and other property submitted for holding, which includes: receiving evidence from lockers, overflow area, evidence refrigerator, bike pound, or directly from Officers; reviewing submitted property and evidence for accuracy; utilizing established preservation techniques;  review for accuracy bar coding and packages for easy access and location; completing chain of custody using the department’s computer-aided records management system; and/or, performing other related activities as required.
• Maintains using a computerized system for later retrieval; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Stores all processed evidence and property received utilizing established procedures.
• Prepares evidence for submittal and return to and from the department lab, which includes: completing required lab submittal paperwork; locating and collecting paperwork and evidence being submitted to the lab; completing chain of custody entries for evidence to preserve the integrity of the evidence; relocating evidence to proper storage location; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Maintains the bike pound, which includes: keeping a running inventory of bikes; organizing items to ensure timely disposal of bikes; coordinating the disposal of bikes with applicable internal department; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Disposes of property and evidence, utilizing established guidelines and laws, which includes performing applicable research.  Prepares for the destruction of drugs and paraphernalia.
• Processes evidence requests from Officers, Investigators, Attorneys, and/or other interested parties, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
• Releases property to citizens, which includes: validating that property is eligible for release; confirming the identity of parties retrieving property; locating and moving property for release; maintain chain of custody; and/or performing other related activities.
• Maintains property and evidence Standard Operating Procedures, logs, forms, databases, and automated computer tracking system.  Prepares records and logs of property and evidence activities.
• Appears in court to testify on the handling and chain of custody of evidence processed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic inventory management principles;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in utilizing modern office equipment;
• Skilled in reading and comprehending English;
• Skilled in handling interruptions;
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining records;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One year of customer service or general office experience.

PREFERENCES:

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in both standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, and criminal suspects.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.

Salary : $19