Property and Evidence Technician

Duties

• Receives, tags, catalogs, processes and stores items of evidence (firearms, other weapons, money, jewelry, sex kits, blood, DNA, chemicals, toxic substances, computers and a wide variety of other items) into the Property and Evidence Room, following established procedures with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Processes discovery requests relating to body worn/in-car camera videos.
• Logs all property including identifying information such as model, serial and crime report numbers.
• Enters records into computer system for inventory control; performs inventory control through computerized records maintenance system.
• Enters, searches and retrieves data; writes police reports and memorandums; performs audits.
• Maintains a record of digital media evidence requests and responses to support the body worn camera program.
• Develops responses related to digital media evidence requests.
• Duplicates critical digital media evidence to secondary evidentiary storage.
• Prepares for transport and receives evidence sent to crime lab for analysis.
• May testify in court concerning evidence chain of custody.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honest, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation - Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing.
• Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Using Technology - Working with electronic hardware and software applications.
• General Physical Ability - Using strength endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Experience in a public agency is preferred.
• Coursework in property and evidence management is highly desirable.

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of the state-mandated CLETS training program as required by the California State Department of Justice within six months of date of employment and ongoing maintenance of CLETS certification.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.
• This position requires the availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required which may include a review of employment history, criminal conviction record, credit history, use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances, and polygraph test.

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