Senior Property and Evidence Technician

Duties

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the full journey level class within the job series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Property and Evidence Technician by responsibility to exercise lead supervision over staff of the unit and by the performance of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.

Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Maintain and issue equipment used by police officers and other authorized department personnel, such as cars, flares, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, batteries, weapons, ammunition, office supplies; maintain accurate inventory records of all such transactions.
• Place orders to replenish office supplies; maintain records of expenditures from accounts; act as the liaison with the purchasing division on blanket purchase orders, delivery orders and master agreements; and order gasoline for police vehicles.
• Receive, store and maintain custody of evidence and other property; maintain accurate records and store all evidence and other property in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures.
• Release evidence to officers going to court and for case study; upon authorization release property to rightful owners, including prisoners released from jail; maintain comprehensive, complete and accurate records of each transaction and final disposition of property/evidence.
• Accurately enter all property and evidence into the computerized inventory system; update records as required; develop and maintain proficiency in the basic operation of existing or evolving electronic computer programs, including department office and inventory software and databases; prepare teletype requests to query serialized evidence, including firearms.
• Conduct inventory of equipment and property on a periodic schedule; research and locate missing items; destroy or dispose of evidence and property in accordance with all applicable laws and procedures; accurately update appropriate databases in a timely manner; handle and store firearms; conduct lawful destruction of weapons as provided by law.
• Safely deliver motor vehicles to and from repair facilities; maintain accurate inventory of police vehicles.
• Respond to questions from the public and co-workers, over the telephone and in person, regarding the release of property and evidence; assist other city employees with booking evidence and property.
• Assign work, train and review the work of property and evidence personnel; participate fully in the work of subordinate staff.
• Requisition departmental supplies and forms; maintain records of expenditures from accounts.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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

Requirements

Experience and Training Guidelines:

• Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows:

Experience:

• Performing responsible police evidence and property control work and supply technician duties.

Knowledge of:

• Basic math;
• basic accounting processes;
• computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, advanced record keeping procedures used in the issuance, storage and control of material;
• basic material handling procedures;
• appropriate safety precautions and procedures;
• laws and procedures related to the preservation of physical evidence;
• civil, penal and vehicle code regulations relating to the receiving, maintaining, release and disposal of property and evidence.

Ability to:

• Perform responsible evidence and property control duties with a high rate of accuracy;
• maintain accurate records;
• operate a forklift and pallet jack;
• operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices;
• read, understand and apply moderately difficult materials;
• establish, maintain and modify filing and record-keeping systems;
• check, correct, train and participate fully in the work of subordinates;
• plan, schedule and make work assignments for subordinates; write legibly;
• understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision;
• ensure adherence to pertinent local, state and federal laws governing the acceptance, storing and release of property, evidence and firearms;
• establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

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