PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE SPECIALIST

Description

GRADE 7 - FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for receiving, processing, documenting, storing and the safekeeping of property and evidence from law enforcement personnel and to preserve it from contamination, theft or loss.

Property & Evidence Specialist position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evidence and Property Management. Maintains custody, security, and organization of all property and evidence, including property rooms and temporary storage lockers. Prepares and processes property vouchers for all impounded items daily. Coordinates the return, destruction, or sale of personal property in accordance with legal requirements and departmental policy. Responds to after-hours requests for assistance with packaging or securing large or unusual items. Transports evidence to crime laboratories for analysis and delivers firearms or other property designated for destruction to authorized facilities.
• Documentation and Reporting. Reviews, prepares, and maintains reports, statistical data, property impound forms, and packaging documentation. Creates and maintains written records necessary to support evidence tracking, accountability, and compliance with established standards.
• Legal and Court Support. Testifies in court regarding chain of custody, evidence handling, and related matters. Coordinates with the Commonwealth’s Attorney and other authorized parties regarding evidence disposition and property destruction.
• Additional Tasks: Assists as needed to accomplish a variety of department programs and program requirements as designated by Command Staff.

Requirements

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

• Valid Virginia (VA) Driver's License
• Must have upon hire. If relocating to VA, a valid VA driver's license is required to be obtained within 60 days of moving to the state.

SUCCESS FRAMEWORK The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this position.

• Knowledge of Property Room procedures and policies;
• Knowledge of Federal, State and County criminal and civil codes and regulations;
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of warehousing;
• Knowledge of computer terminal data input and retrieval processes;
• Knowledge of modern evidence storage practices;
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws related to property management and storage;
• Knowledge of State, County and Federal laws to ensure proper destruction methods are followed;
• Ability to understand and follow handling, retrieval and disposal procedures;
• Ability to conduct accurate inventories of all property and evidence;
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public;
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, material or evidence;
• Ability to perform required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending and working in uncomfortable positions;
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and be truthful at all times.

 EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 

The following equipment/tools are commonly associated with the efficiency of the employees’ performance of the function of this job. 

• Personal computer including word processing software, printer, telephone/cellphone, copy machine, fax machine, and other associated office equipment.
• Storage lockers and devices
• Hand trucks, dollies, and other small hand-operated moving equipment

*PHYSICAL ABILITIES  

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the job. 

• Drive a motor vehicle
• Speak, read, and write English
• Exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and feeling.
• Vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following are possible atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. 

• Will be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.
•  May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

 This position   requires satisfactory results of a background investigation consisting of a   criminal history check, credit history check, driving history check, polygraph   exam, and drug testing.

*The Town of   Warrenton offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment   process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to   accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time.

This job   description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be   performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions   described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with   applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply   with the changes. 

We are an   equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,   religion, color, natural origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital   status, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status. We   encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that diversity of   perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. 

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS & CULTURE

The following   are the Town Manager’s Guiding Principles for employees. These set the   foundation for trust, empowerment, and transparency within governmental   operations. 

« Integrity. Do What’s Right.

« Empathy. Lead With Understanding.

« Inclusion. Welcome Everyone.

« Excellence. Deliver Results.

« Teamwork. Thrive Together. 

« Accountability. Own It.

The Town   believes that employees are the most valuable resource; therefore, the   following beliefs define our culture:  

« Our Town   Vision and Town Values guide our actions. 

« EXCELLENCE IN   ACTION   is what we live by. 

« We are   passionate about what we can do for each other and the community through   embracing change, adapting as needed, communicating, and collaborating at all   levels.

« We encourage   and promote being the best version of ourselves through personal and   professional growth that is supported by the Town training and development   initiatives.

« We know we   perform our best when we are trusted, included, respected, and supported at   all levels.

Come join us and become Excellence in Action!

Salary : $51,085 - $81,735