Property and Evidence Technician

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives, preserves, documents and records property/evidence from Sheriff’s Office personnel and other authorized personnel
• Safeguards the potential evidentiary qualities (i.e. drying, refrigerating), maintains the chain of custody and disposes of a wide variety of property items having potential biological, chemical or contamination hazard and carcinogenic or health damaging properties
• Maintains detailed inventory
• Prepares drug/weapon destruction requests, researches cases, contacts case agents, other police agencies, and submits requests to the State Attorney’s Office for disposition
• Maintains all inventory records through the use of a computer and other files
• Records, tags or engraves all property
• Performs periodic physical inventory of property and submits inventory reports
• Inventories, controls, provides security for, and supervises the storage and release of valuable properties designated for the vault
• Utilizes the computer to enter required information for record keeping, correspondence, reports and inquiry
• Accesses property and evidence for various law enforcement agencies and the public by utilizing large mobile machinery (i.e. forklift)
• Collects property and evidence from various pick up locations throughout Pinellas County utilizing an agency vehicle
• Gathers and maintains strict control over items to be auctioned and money to be turned in to Fiscal Affairs
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed
• This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

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

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Three (3) years’ responsible experience in records management, inventory control, warehousing, or related field
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Data entry accuracy of 80%
• Typing speed of 25 wpm
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of various database and research software required to efficiently perform the essential functions and job duties
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle and other mobile machinery
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

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