What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Evidence Technician position at coctx?
JOB TITLE: Property Evidence Technician
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Police
REPORTS TO: Property and Evidence Supervisor
SUMMARY: Responsible for performing technical duties related to receiving, processing, preserving, storing and disposing of evidence and other property submitted to the property/evidence section. Completes Chain of Custody entries and testifies in court. Work is performed with limited supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Receives and processes evidence and other property submitted for holding, which includes: receiving evidence from lockers, overflow area, evidence refrigerator, bike pound, or directly from Officers; reviewing submitted property and evidence for accuracy; utilizing established preservation techniques; review for accuracy bar coding and packages for easy access and location; completing chain of custody using the department’s computer-aided records management system; and/or, performing other related activities as required.
Maintains using a computerized system for later retrieval; and/or performing other related activities.
Stores all processed evidence and property received utilizing established procedures.
Prepares evidence for submittal and return to and from the department lab, which includes: completing required lab submittal paperwork; locating and collecting paperwork and evidence being submitted to the lab; completing chain of custody entries for evidence to preserve the integrity of the evidence; relocating evidence to proper storage location; and/or performing other related activities.
Maintains the bike pound, which includes: keeping a running inventory of bikes; organizing items to ensure timely disposal of bikes; coordinating the disposal of bikes with applicable internal department; and/or performing other related activities.
Disposes of property and evidence, utilizing established guidelines and laws, which includes performing applicable research. Prepares for the destruction of drugs and paraphernalia.
Processes evidence requests from Officers, Investigators, Attorneys, and/or other interested parties, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
Releases property to citizens, which includes: validating that property is eligible for release; confirming the identity of parties retrieving property; locating and moving property for release; maintain chain of custody; and/or performing other related activities.
Maintains property and evidence Standard Operating Procedures, logs, forms, databases, and automated computer tracking system. Prepares records and logs of property and evidence activities.
Appears in court to testify on the handling and chain of custody of evidence processed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of basic inventory management principles;
Skilled in providing customer service;
Skilled in utilizing modern office equipment;
Skilled in reading and comprehending English;
Skilled in handling interruptions;
Skilled in preparing and maintaining records;
Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One year of customer service or general office experience.
PREFERENCES:
None.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Work is typically performed in both standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, and criminal suspects.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must pass pre-employment drug test.
Must pass criminal history check.
Must pass motor vehicle records check.
Salary : $19
