Evidence/Property Technician

Respect – Courage – Integrity – Service

Do you have strong attention to detail and good customer service skills? Are you interested in contributing to the successful prosecution of crimes by helping to maintain the chain of custody for all evidence and safekeeping items?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Confidentiality is of utmost importance. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are key to the integrity and success of JPD’s Evidence Locker. The incumbent must have the ability to view and manage sensitive items and materials. We have a robust hands-on training program and will guide the incumbent in learning the computer programs and processes. Incumbents must also follow and adhere to JPD’s Rules of Conduct and Core Values.

WORK HOURS & LOCATION
This position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with holidays off. Evidence staff work in the secure evidence room at the Juneau Police Department, located on Alaway Avenue in the Lemon Creek area, conveniently located between downtown and the valley.

BENEFITS
Staff have access to an onsite gym 24/7, along with a fantastic physical and mental wellness program. It's all designed to support your health and well-being while you thrive in your role!

There is plenty of free parking in our secure lot just steps away from the building.

Free family passes to CBJ Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, swimming pools, plus all regular CBJ benefits including paid holidays, paid personal leave, health insurance, retirement program, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness–eligible employer

Typical Responsibilities

The Evidence and Property Technician works as part of a two-person work unit and must be a self-starter and able to work both independently and collaboratively on the team as the workload changes from day-to-day. The incumbent is responsible for clerical and physical work, such as placing evidence items on shelves, moving bicycles and boxes, checking property in and out of the secure facility. This work involves the systematic receipt, storage, release, disposal, and security of a wide variety of confiscated property and evidence including money, firearms, found property, vehicles, plus recovered or received items as a result of search warrants. Evidence employees work closely in person or through other correspondence with officers, attorneys, prosecutors, and other agencies, such as AST, ATF, FBI and DEA. The incumbent sends evidence to the crime lab and handles the coordination of various items for disposal or destruction, such as narcotics, hazardous materials, and weapons. The incumbent plays a vital role in helping to maintain the integrity of all evidence and a chain of custody in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and departmental guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School graduation or the equivalent.

Experience: One year (1) of work experience that included working with databases or a wide variety of computer applications. * Experience in a legal or law enforcement setting is preferred.

Substitution: Post-secondary or vocational training in a related area to the position may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of: three (3) semester or four (4) quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.)

Other: Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment. A valid Alaska Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

NOTE: Appointment to the position will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process which includes a psychological examination*, criminal background review*, fingerprinting*, investigative interview* and receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances (this includes: new hires, short term temp, long term temp, transfers from another CBJ department, or former JPD employees who have been separated from JPD employment for more than 30 days). All information provided by the applicant will be verified. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from consideration or dismissed if already employed.
*New Hires only

Supplemental Information

NOTE: As part of the selection process, applicants are subject to a background investigation pursuant to AS 12.62 and 13 AAC 68.215 that includes a criminal background review, fingerprinting*, investigative review, and receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances (this includes: new hires, short term temp, long term temp, transfers from another CBJ department, or former JPD employees who have been separated from JPD employment for more than 30 days). All information provided by the applicant will be verified. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or dismissed if already employed.
* Required for new hires only

APSIN Notice: This position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.

Application Period & Closing Date: This position is open until filled. We have one vacancy to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant position is filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion.

The first review of applications will occur on November 19, 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.16 - $26.01 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Organizational skills: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Juneau, AK 99801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $26