Police Property and Evidence Technician II

Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive, record, categorize, store and maintain control of property and evidence, including but not limited to, hazardous and toxic materials, chemicals and substances and firearms; maintain a complete chain of custody; identify and resolve discrepancies in and contact sworn personnel as needed; determine and arrange for or transport evidence for additional outside analysis or storage.
• Receive requests from the public and outside agencies; provide information regarding procedures for obtaining property and evidence and laws governing the release of such.
• Process requests from the District Attorney’s Office; copy, prepare and maintain confidential and evidentiary documents, CDs, DVDs, photographs and other evidence; coordinate with District Attorney’s Officer for the review of such evidence; prepare evidence for court and document chain of custody.
• Access restricted databases to obtain information related to identify and criminal history and to review case status to determine if evidence can be released or destroyed; determine ownership and follow policies, procedures and laws in the release and destruction of evidence.
• Conduct purging of property and evidence in compliance with department policies; obtain authorization and arrange for the destruction and disposal of property and evidence including hazardous and toxic materials, chemicals and substances.
• Release property consistent with department policies and procedures and State laws; prepare correspondence to property owner for the release of property.
• Maintain a variety of records regarding the custody, location, release and destruction of property and evidence ensuring compliance with applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Perform self-audits of property and evidence, verifying location; assist with K9 narcotic department audits; arrange for and participate in narcotic, guns, and money audits; document and submit results of audit.
• Maintain legal custody and control of the property and evidence room with alarmed key card access; move and shift property and evidence as required to maintain storage levels; requisition materials and supplies, as necessary.
• Use safety precautions and follow Department procedures to properly handle firearms, weapons, chemical samples, blood, DNA, narcotics, syringes, toxic materials, money, valuable items, illicit material, and alcoholic beverages to prevent injury, avoid contamination and assure chain of custody.
• Work with sworn personnel to facilitate victim viewings of property and evidence, ensuring the safe keeping and chain of custody of said property and evidence.
• Testify in court regarding handling and chain-of-custody of evidence.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related work as required.

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

Requirements

Experience and Training

• Experience: Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to that of a Police Property and Evidence Technician I with the City of Roseville.
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• Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description.

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