Employment Opportunity
Evidence/Property Technician
Fort Myers Police Department, Fort Myers, Florida
Salary: $23.16 - $35.03 Hourly
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Under the general direction of the Evidence/Property supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the proper intake, handling, preservation, storage and final disposition of evidence and/or property held by the Police department. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Duties
Duties/Responsibilities- Fulfill requests from the State Attorney's Office, Detectives and Officers.
- Fulfill Public Information Requests, expungements/seals and citizen property requests.
- Intake, inventory and release evidence and/or property received from police officers and/or civilian personnel.
- Handle phone calls and questions from citizens regarding property and evidence.
- Scan property and evidence related forms into the report management system.
- Prepare and deliver or mail evidence to laboratory for processing.
- Prepare, check-out and release evidence for court as needed.
- Prepare and mail certified letters to property owners of seized property authorized for release (vehicles and valuables).
- Follow up with Detectives and Officers regarding release/disposal of property and evidence.
- Drive a motor vehicle for deliveries, inspections and other property and evidence related tasks.
- This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheets.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
- Ability to operate necessary equipment, including personal computer, scanners, calculator, copier, printers, facsimile machine and other standard office equipment.
Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics
Requirements
Minimum Requirements- High School diploma or GED
- Six months of experience in related field with related responsibilities; and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required
- A valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
- External candidates must submit to a complete background investigation including fingerprint check and polygraph (lie detector).
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Posted: March 3, 2025
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