What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVIDENCE AND PROPERTY CONTROL SPECIALIST position at cityofarlington?
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, receives, stores and releases property seized as evidence and/or lost or stolen property; research cases to determine final disposition and confirms status with detectives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to receive and process property and evidence accurately, recording the chain of custody for Court purposes and maintaining documents in accordance with laws, policies and procedures.
- Ability to research disposition of cases and dispose of property in accordance with laws, policies and procedures.
- Ability to initiate property release documents with detectives and officers; notify property and registered vehicle owners and lien holders; release property including drugs released to outside lab for analysis in accordance with City ordinances, municipal, county and state statutes and departmental standard operating procedures.
- Ability to answer telephone and provide assistance to departmental personnel and public.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to testify in court concerning evidence "chain of custody" and Property Room operating procedures.
