Property & Evidence Technician

Duties

Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives, tags, and processes items of evidence;
• Stores and safeguards items of evidence that may be used in court proceedings; Documents and validates Chain of Custody and follows established procedures to preserve items of evidence;
• Releases evidence to investigative, forensics and District Attorney personnel for entry into court proceedings.
• Processes firearms into the property room by verifying that all serial numbers and descriptions are correct for entry into the records management system;
• Testifies in court concerning custody and integrity of evidence and other pertinent information regarding evidence preservation, as required;
• Receives, records, classifies and stores a variety of recovered and found property; researches and processes unclaimed and non-returnable items;
• Locates, schedules appointments with individuals for property release, and releases recovered and found property to owners in accordance with required authorizations;
• Disposes of nuisance weapons and illicit materials after disposition of cases; destroys or disposes of items of evidence as directed or when court proceedings have been concluded; prepares items for auction;
• Enters and maintains evidence and property data in the department's records management system; conducts audits of evidence and property records; compiles a variety of statistical and narrative reports; arranges and lays out storage of property to make optimal use of space;
• Participates in training other technicians;
• Prepares orders for supplies and materials; performs a variety of housekeeping duties in the property room; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications

Experience:

• Two years of technical experience in law enforcement.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses and Certificates:
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Special Requirements:
• Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.;
• Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and reach; ability to work in an enclosed environment with limited mobility; availability for shift work.

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