Evidence/Property Room Clerk

Duties

• Receive, catalog, secure, distribute, and dispose of as appropriate criminal evidence, impounded, lost, or abandoned property in accordance with Florida State Statutes;
• Release evidence for court;
• Process requests to view evidence.
• Maintain records and chain of custody of evidence/property by logging and updating all evidence/property in computer system;
• Process requests for laboratory tests;
• Deliver or send evidence to outside crime labs for processing, and receives evidence back from testing, correctly logging in and out information in the computer;
• Research case status to affect release, destruction, donation or sale of property no longer needed for evidentiary purposes, and document such disposals;
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers in-person, by email, or by telephone to provide information regarding impounded property and evidence procedures;
• Must be able to notify owners and release found property;
• Maintain a level of confidentiality regarding criminal history information as well as safeguarding case history and evidence details, ensuring confidentiality in compliance with agency policies and legal standards;
• Secure weapons submitted for evidence/property utilizing safe handling methods;
• Catalog and handle bicycles with the ability to locate serial numbers and be able to input into computer system;
• Maintains the integrity of evidence by complying with evidence handling, marking, custody and case file documentation as required by agency policy;
• Prepares administrative documents, statistical reports, etc;
• Photocopies and faxes administrative reports and documents;
• Must present clear, accurate and truthful testimony in a professional manner regarding chain-of-custody;
• Participate in training, specialized education or courses pertaining to new and improved methods for the position;
• Requires regular and predictable attendance in accordance with agency hours/requirements to include arriving on time for work, limit breaks and lunches to the allotted time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders, communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave;
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the Evidence Section.

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in storage, inventorying, and issuance of materials, supplies, or evidence, preferably in a secure environment, or related clerical/records-keeping experience.
• Ability to pass a thorough criminal background screening.
• Prefer experience with Windows computing environment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Work in a safety-conscious environment and follow/promote good safety practice.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Function independently, exercise good judgment, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Properly interpret, understand and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, judges, attorneys, representatives of outside agencies, co-workers, other county employees and officials, and the general public.
• Skill in preparing forms and reports using prescribed formats and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form: to make independent judgments: to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
• Maintain confidentiality of information encountered in work activities at all times.

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