Evidence Control Specialist

Duties

As an Evidence Control Specialist, you will:

• Receiving and storing evidence from Police Bureau Personnel
• Performing inventory control through a computerized record maintenance system
• Advising police officers about proper property and evidence procedures
• Picking up and transferring evidence and assisting in the destruction of guns, drugs and bio-hazardous materials
• Run criminal history checks in compliance with state and federal law.
• Physically maneuver and lift heavy objects, picking up and transferring evidence and assisting in the destruction of guns, drugs and bio-hazardous materials.
• Utilize strong customer service and de-escalation techniques when handling emotionally distraught individuals.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information within a fast-paced environment.
• Work with initiative, independence, and confidentiality, while exercising sound problem-solving skills and professional judgment.

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

Requirements

To Qualify
Applicants must describe in their supplemental question responses and résumé how their education, training, work experience and/or lived experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience related to material handling and inventory control (such as within a warehouse, evidence control, or related field).
• Experience operating computerized inventory systems used for warehousing, storing, locating and retrieving items, or any other similar related experience.
• Experience providing effective customer service including de-escalation techniques when dealing with upset and/or emotionally distraught customers.
• Experience interpreting and applying specific rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Ability to provide excellent attention to detail while working with a dynamic workload.

Applicant Must Also Possess:

• The ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation.
• The ability to pass a Post Offer Physical that will involve a variety of activities such as squatting, kneeling, lifting up to 50lbs, twisting, etc.
• The ability to obtain Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) Certification within six months of hire.
• The ability to obtain a Forklift Certification within six months of hire.
• A valid state driver's license with a qualifying driving record at time of hire.
• Ability to be fit-tested and routinely wear a respirator while handling hazardous materials (chemical, biological and organic).

Preferred Qualifications:
Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:

• Law enforcement experience OR
• Property evidence knowledge and/or experience

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