Property & Evidence Control Technician

Duties

Major Duties

• Maintains evidence and found property control files.
• Renders assistance to the public in recovering stored property.
• Conducts inventories of stored evidence.
• Operate a vehicle during both the day and night under a variety of conditions.
• Performs related work as required.
• Receives, processes and stores evidence; maintains evidence in a secure manner and is responsible for the overall security of the evidence room and its contents.
• Prepares and transmits items of evidence that require certified laboratory analysis to CMPD, the State Bureau of Investigation and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Laboratories.
• Collects evidence as it comes back from the lab; ensures appropriate authorities have proper paperwork from the lab;
• Tracks evidence when it is checked in and out of area; ensures the chain of custody is never broken or compromised.
• Keeps abreast of status of investigations pertaining to evidence.
• Signs evidence in and out for officers/investigators for court purposes;
• Testifies as an evidence custodian expert in any type of court of law proceedings.
• Reviews Evidence Forms to determine current evidentiary value.
• Prepares and disseminates periodic disposition sheet for evidence tracking purposes.
• Coordinates evidence viewings with DA, defense attorneys and investigators.
• Keeps informed of all regulations pertaining to evidence.
• Conducts briefings to new department personnel regarding evidence procedures.
• Purges evidence and recovered property in accordance with applicable laws by destroying, returning items to owner or submitting for auction.
• Uses AOC Computer to determine disposition of court cases.
• Coordinates with agencies and individuals regarding disposal of property and evidence no longer needed.
• Conducts file checks to initiate final disposition actions.
• Interprets and applies state laws and regulations regarding the use and disposition of evidence.
• Prepares letters for return of property to owners; checks proof of identification and/or ownership of property and releases as appropriate.
• Performs background check for weapon release (DCI).
• Releases seized and/or impounded vehicles; maintains appropriate records and mails seized driver's licenses to Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Ships recovered stolen property to owners and other agencies;
• Plans and coordinates the auction sale for unclaimed property.

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

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position or related experience for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of inventory procedures and record keeping.
• Familiarity with firearms.
• Skill in typing and computer record keeping relative to inventory control.
• Skill in the preparation of reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The work is typically performed in an office, while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.
• The work may be performed in a very noisy place and may expose the employee to much dust, dirt, grease, contagious and infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals.
• The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
• The employee frequently lifts light, and occasionally heavy, objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.

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