Management Specialist, Grant Service Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore Police Department

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 1/8/2025

SALARY RANGE: $64,427.00-$110,756.00 Annually

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 1-year mandatory probation.

Position Overview

The Baltimore Police Department's Evidence Management Section plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of all evidentiary materials collected during criminal investigations. This specialized unit is tasked with meticulously cataloging, storing, and safeguarding a wide range of physical evidence and property, including but not limited to, weapons, narcotics, forensic samples, personal belongings, and documents. The responsibilities of the Evidence Management Section extend beyond mere storage, encompassing the organization and tracking of evidence throughout its lifecycle, facilitating its timely retrieval for court proceedings, and ensuring compliance with chain of custody protocols. The section's meticulous record keeping and adherence to established procedures are essential in upholding the principles of transparency, due process, and the fair administration of justice. Furthermore, the team works diligently to implement advanced technologies and best practices to enhance efficiency, minimize errors, and maintain the highest standards of professionalism within the law enforcement community.

Essential Functions

A Grant Services Specialist III will have a functional title of Evidence Management Specialist. This position is located in the BPD Evidence Management Section and will be responsible for the following but not limited to the following:

• Evidence/Property Intake: Properly and accurately document the intake of property and evidence items that have been recovered by sworn members and crime scene technicians. Provide guidance to submitting members pertaining to evidence preservation and submission procedures.
• Evidence/Property Examination and Analysis: Review and assess evidence and property items to determine their eligibility for disposal, release, or retention based on departmental policies, legal regulations, and court orders.
• Evidence/Property Inventory: Complete and document routine inventories of all items that are in the custody of the Evidence Management Unit.
• Legal Compliance: Maintain a deep understanding of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to evidence and property handling, retention, and disposal. Ensure strict adherence to chain of custody procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Accurately document all actions taken regarding evidence, maintaining comprehensive records of dispositions, transfers, releases, and destructions. Generate reports as needed for internal audits, court proceedings, and other inquiries.
• Claimant Communication: Collaborate with citizens who are seeking to have seized items or money returned in a timely fashion. Ensure that claimants are entitled to receive the items or money through investigative avenues available, including database searches, internet research and other documentation. Provide assistance to claimants to facilitate the proper disposition of property.
• Disposition Processes: Organize and coordinate the lawful disposal, return, or destruction of evidence, following established protocols. Coordinate with appropriate agencies or contractors for proper disposal methods, ensuring environmental and safety regulations are met. Coordinate with officers to ensure proper dispositioning documentation has been completed.
• Training and Education: Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for law enforcement personnel and evidence staff, focusing on evidence handling, documentation, and retention best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of evidence management procedures, suggesting improvements to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Forensic science, or a related field.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Equivalent work experience may be considered.

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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