Preference will be given to those with previous law enforcement experience.
DEFINITION: The Property & Evidence Technician I/II performs administrative and technical duties associated with the maintenance, control, and disposal of property and evidence within the Police Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Police Chief. Technical or functional supervision is also provided by higher level personnel.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: The Property & Evidence Technician I is the entry level class in the Property & Evidence series. This class is alternately staffed with the Property & Evidence Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher-level class after gaining the knowledge, skills and experience that meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. The Property & Evidence Technician II is the journey level class within the Property & Evidence series. This class provides higher-level, more technical and varied support, and may also be expected to assist in the oversight and training of less experienced personnel.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Receives, processes, stores and maintains property and evidence;
- Transports evidence for laboratory and/or criminalistic examination and court presentation;
- Responds to inquiries related to stored property;
- Logs and stores all found property and evidence in a safe and secure manner;
- Maintains manual and computerized property files;
- Disposes of and releases property in accordance with applicable laws and departmental procedures;
- Coordinates the transportation, delivery, and/or disposal of evidence and/or property;
- Communicates with courts on status and evidence needed;
- Ensures proper disposal of unclaimed or surplus property and evidence;
- Organizes and coordinates property auction in accordance with applicable laws and departmental procedures;
- Collects physical evidence at crime scene including fingerprints and taking photographs as needed;
- Prepares a variety of written reports and audits;
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Property & Evidence Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent. College level course work in criminal justice or related field is desirable. Property & Evidence Technician II: High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college level course work in criminal justice or related field.
Property & Evidence Technician I: One (1) year, full-time equivalent, of experience involving public contact. Property & Evidence Technician II: Two (2) years experience in performing evidence collection, and property and evidence management in a law enforcement agency.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license. Possession of a POST Property Management certificate highly desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work a variety of shifts, weekends and holidays. Position will be required to wear a uniform. An employee must successfully pass a background investigation. The background investigation is required on all non-sworn Police Department personnel who will have access to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Some stooping, lifting up to 35 pounds, climbing, working at heights, standing, walking, and sitting for periods of time and inspecting confined areas; travel to attend a variety of meetings and trainings.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Work in an laboratory, office and field environment, pertaining to crime and fire; exposure to chemicals, human body fluids, odors, decomposing matter as well as narcotics, explosives, weapons and hazardous materials.
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