Evidence Technician

Duties

Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains and inventories all property and evidence under the control of the department.
• Receives, collects, stores, releases, inventories, controls, disposes, and maintains security of a wide variety of property and evidence.
• Initiates inquiries on property and evidence to obtain the information on ownership, release, and disposition.
• Responsible for firearms, narcotics, biohazards, and large sums of money.
• Communicates information related to property and evidence in person, via telephone, written correspondence, and email.
• Maintains certifications as necessary for position.
• Prepares property and evidence for shipment and/or transport to crime laboratories and other destinations as needed.
• Instructs department personnel in best practices and proper methods of packaging all types of evidence property.
• Works with department personnel to package and log evidence, obtain dispositions, and to obtain evidence destruction orders.
• Prepares items for auction, release, or destruction in accordance with North Carolina General Statues.
• processes firearms entering and leaving evidence room with the appropriate agencies.
• Follows current policy on proper evidence storage and handling.

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

Requirements

Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others and respond to a diverse community.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures. Use initiative and proper judgement when carrying out tasks and responsibilities.
• Multitasking -Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Possess the ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with elected officials, co-workers and the public.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to successfully pass the following: Oral Interview, Background Check and Polygraph Examination

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years experience with a law enforcement agency with duties closely related to those described above or equivalent combination of experience.
• Prior training, education, and or/experience with handling of law enforcement evidence
• Experience with crime scene processing and evidence collection
• Experience with DCI and ACSI databases.

Computer Skills:

• Must have a basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers with the ability to learn and use an in-house software, accurately to input, identify and track status of transactions of all items.

License/Credentials/Requirement:

• Possession of a valid NC driver's license is required with the ability to maintain a driving record in accordance with Alamance County policy.
• Successful completion of the entire certification process established by the NC Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission for CLEO, preferred or obtained within one year of sworn position.

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