What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Evidence Technician position at City of Richmond?
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The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking qualified, organized and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Property Evidence Technician. This class provides support functions for law enforcement activities and staff by receiving and storing police evidence for court purposes and disposal. Incumbents receive, log and store property and prepare related reports and must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and not afraid of heights or ladder climbing.
- Receiving, processing, labeling and storing evidence and property
- Locating and releasing/disposing of property and evidence as indicated to Officers for court, to owners, to state/auction, or to refuse
- Collecting, processing, and maintaining all firearms, drugs, and currency stored as evidence in accordance with City/State Code
- Processing related reports
- Receiving, inventorying, issuing and re-stocking supplies and other departmental commodities
- Preparing various email correspondence and related USP mail-out documents
- Collecting, and inventorying disposal firearms and drugs for destruction
Considerable knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word); electronic databases and related software applications such as Evidence TraQ, Reports Management System (RMS), etc. Demonstrated skills assisting law enforcement agencies regarding property and evidence; communicating with various internal and external departments; dealing with the public, including in a front counter setting; following Officers' instructions; restocking supplies; preparing reports or other written documentation; operating a telephone proficiently; typing proficiently. Demonstrated abilities servicing customers; flexibly bending, climbing and lifting and working in a warehouse environment; following standard procedures and established practice to resolve problems; exhibiting excellent ethics and moral standards; possessing good work habits; handling firearms and narcotics safely; standing and moving around for long periods of time.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Up to one year of related experience
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record required
- VCIN Operator's Certification
Salary : $49,858 - $68,910
