Evidence and Property Technician (Temporary Part-Time)

JOB
This position is open until Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11:59pmHourly Rate: $31.14 - $42.44 ***Please note: For your education to be counted toward the minimum qualifications for this position, transcripts or a copy of a qualifying degree must be attached to your application.***This is a temporary, part-time, at-will classification in the Police Department. Temporary employees typically work less than twenty-eight (28) hours per week, not to exceed 990 hours in a fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, excluding those benefits prescribed by law. THE POSITIONUnder general supervision, receives, organizes, preserves, secures, transports, and releases property and evidence; destroys hazardous material and narcotics no longer scheduled for use as evidence; testifies in court regarding chain of custody of evidence; prepares complex legal paperwork; and performs related work as required.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from an assigned Police Sergeant. May provide training to lower-level staff and/or volunteers.CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis is the journey-level non-sworn classification in the Evidence and Property Technician class series. Under general supervision, incumbents work independently, and exercise judgment and initiative. Incumbents 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties may include, but are not limited to the following: Receives, tags, and stores property and/or evidence from crime scenes.Prepares narcotics for analysis by the Department of Justice and county crime labs.Transports narcotics to the Department of Justice and/or county crime lab for analysis; destroys narcotics according to legal and administrative procedures and practices.Researches case disposition and case files to determine rightful owner of property.Completes Department of Justice checks on individuals who claim weapons.Obtains court orders for the destruction or return of property.Releases property to others when appropriate.Testifies in court regarding the chain of evidence.Prepares body worn camera and in-car camera requests and subpoenas for the Department and District Attorney’s Office.Enters data on property and/or evidence into the property system.Transports and stores bio-hazardous material/chemicals; coordinates pick-ups for the destruction and disposal of bio-hazardous material.Purchases, catalogs, orders, and stores department equipment and supplies, as necessary.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSWhile always welcome, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. The application must be completed in its entirety (including any supplemental questions). All required documents must be attached to the application; missing documents may be submitted until the final filing date. Human Resources will not accept documents after the final filing date. For a degree to be considered, the degree or transcripts must be attached to the application.Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best qualified candidates.Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. This job classification may require a pre-employment medical screening which includes testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Salary : $31 - $42