Description

This is a non-exempt position which requires responsible work in the receipt and control of police evidence and other related property for the Police Department, in compliance with state statutes and department procedures.

Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Examples of Duties

Maintains evidence and property sections and disposes of non-essential properties pursuant to existing laws, policies and procedures.

Receives, records, and safeguards content integrity of Police Department evidence and property.

Performs routine inventories and audits in order to ensure proper management of all evidence and property held within the property room.

Serves as a liaison between officers, crime scene technicians, detectives, records, the BSO crime lab, and other police departments.

Handles possible contaminants such as blood, urine, rape kits, etc., as well as potentially dangerous substances such as fentanyl.

Handles firearms and other deadly weapons.

Transports evidence safely and securely to the BSO crime lab for testing and back from the BSO crime lab for storage.

Attends various trials per subpoena and provides sworn testimony over potentially vital evidence for court cases as needed.

Informs owners of evidence and property which is eligible for release.

Inputs and updates various data and information on applicable database.

Performs related work as required and as directed.

This position does not have final procurement authority.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of law enforcement procedures pertaining to inventory auditing and receiving and of the issuance of supplies.

Knowledge of proper procedures and policies of handling and storing of Police evidence and property.

Knowledge of safe handling of firearms and deadly weapons.

Knowledge of data entry and retrieval, and modern office practices and procedures.

Skilled in written and verbal communication.

Skilled in the operation of personal computers with accuracy and reasonable rate of speed.

Skilled in computer literacy with an emphasis on Microsoft Office programs, and the ability to learn new applications.

Ability to compile and maintain accurate records.

Ability to understand and follow instructions and to complete work assignments correctly and effectively.

Ability to maintain confidentially, prioritize work assignments, and work independently.

Ability to communicate effectively and establish effective working relations with other municipal employees, city officials, and the general public.

Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of 6 months of related experience in law enforcement inventory control and general office duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Documents Required to apply
Applications which do not include specified documents below, will not be processed.

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  Applicant Background Information Form with notarized signature. Click HERE to download and complete the form.

Work Environment

The work is light work which requires lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to or exerting 20 pounds of force to move objects. Work requires the ability to balance, climb, crouch, kneel, lift and/or carry and push/pull various objects. Work requires the ability to balance, crouch, kneel, and/or climb a ladder while lifting and/or carrying and/or pushing/pulling various objects of varying weights.