Property and Evidence Specialist

Duties

Property Room Functions

• Receives, records, stores, releases and disposes of all property and evidence in accordance with established procedures and laws;
• updates policies and procedures relating to property and evidence;
• bar codes all incoming property and evidence;
• maintains all evidence storage areas at police building and remote site;
• prepares property and evidence for auction and coordinates pick-up; processes auction payments; photographs evidence; processes court orders for return or destruction of evidence;
• process requests from officers, district attorney, private attorneys, insurance companies for photos, copies of audio and videotapes, evidence, and other items; transports evidence to and from crime labs, coroner's office, and other locations;
• coordinates requests for narcotics analysis;
• transports narcotics to lab and/or arranges for courier pick-up;
• decontaminates biohazard areas such as blood-dry room and cabinets;
• arranges for disposal of hazardous materials or transports to County disposal;
• coordinates Superior Court hearings for disposition of weapons in domestic violence and psychiatric detention cases;
• prepares weapons for disposal; coordinates weapons destruction;
• transports weapons with sworn officer;
• and trains others in the proper evidence packaging procedures and other procedures.

Administrative Functions

• Performs data entry and utilizes specialized software and databases, such as an evidence-tracking system and other software and databases;
• researches disposition of cases for purging of evidence using local, County, State, and Federal automated information systems;
• testifies in court as a custodian of evidence;
• writes reports;
• completes money deposits with Finance Division personnel;
• sends counterfeit money to U.S. Secret Service;
• processes discovery requests;
• and provides courier services by transporting sensitive documents for the Police Chief's office.

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

Requirements

Experience:

• Two years of experience in performing inventory control and/or processing legal documents with computer experience or one year of experience processing and collecting evidence in the law enforcement field.

Education:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Coursework or in-service training in accounting/inventory control and processing evidence is highly desirable.

Training:

• Any recent training such as academic courses or professional certification programs that are relevant to this job classification.

Certification:

• Possession of the Basic Property/Evidence Management Certificate is required prior to the completion of the probationary period.

License:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City of Livermore.

Other Requirements:

• Must have the willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime;
• work any assigned shift, including holidays and weekends;
• report to duty in an emergency;
• work outside under adverse weather conditions, such as in heat, cold, and rain;
• safely handle controlled substances, firearms, and biologically contaminated items;
• wear a designated uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance; maintain status as an expert witness;
• and travel out of town to attend meetings, training, and seminars during work and non-work hours.

Special Requirements:

• Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment, including sitting and standing for extended periods of time;
• drive a vehicle;
• read fine print on written documents and computer monitors;
• detect subtle shades of color;
• work with biologically contaminated items and various cleaning and disinfecting chemicals;
• converse in person, over the telephone, and over two-way radio and be clearly understood;
• stoop, bend, reach, and climb ladders;
• and strength to safely lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

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