Evidence & Property Room Technician

Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives, records, safeguards, releases and oversees the release and disposal of all types of police property and evidence.
• Tracks the movement and maintains chain of custody documentation for all property and evidence. Checking items in computerized evidence storage program.
• Assembles and organizes evidence for presentation in court; work closely with detectives and the court system.
• Coordinates the release, destruction, and disposal of adjudicated property and evidence as authorized; releases items to rightful owners; prepares associated reports.
• Physically carries and places items in correct locations for storage weekly.
• Stocks evidence preparation room and maintains clean workstation.
• Transfers items to lab as needed.
• Conducts research in computer databases to determine property custody status.
• All other duties as assigned.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED
• At least one year of related experience
• Must become certified by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation in the operation of the Division of Criminal Information network within the first year of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or out-of-state with the ability to obtain the same.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions

• Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws relative to criminal investigations and the custody of evidence.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of inventory control and record keeping.
• General knowledge of the organization and operations of the criminal court system.
• General knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures, including applicable state or federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and hazardous material disposal regulations.
• General knowledge of OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards.
• General knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, procedures and investigation techniques.
• General knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of the use and application of the Division of Criminal Information and National Crime Information Center databases.
• Ability to use popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, database and file maintenance programs.
• Ability to maintain a comprehensive inventory and custody control program.
• Ability to apply interpretation of laws, rules regulations, protocols, policies and procedures to specific situations.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to present court testimony effectively.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with the general public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Ability to attend and participate in training sessions related to the area of evidence management, law enforcement related procedures, and professional development.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to lift items, often of significant bulk and/or weight, during the handling of items.
• Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
• Ability to conduct advanced research on organizational policies and procedures, best practices and innovative techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.

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