What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evidence Technician position at Town of Front Royal, VA?

Salary : $20.84 Hourly

Location : Front Royal, VA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00174

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

The Front Royal Police Department is seeking to fill an Evidence Technician vacancy. An Evidence Technician performs duties in the Evidence Section of the Police Department, including : the receiving, storing, releasing, and maintaining security of a wide variety of confiscated property, evidence, and vehicles. A major responsibility of the position is to safeguard and maintain the integrity of all evidence and the chain of custody in accordance with State and Federal laws, Town ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures. Applicants must go through an extensive background investigation.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

The Town offer excellent benefits to include automatic enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System; 457 Deferred Compensation with pretax or Roth options; health, vision, dental, wellness, and employee assistance benefits; generous paid time off; 14 paid holidays; disability, life, and supplemental insurances; and tuition assistance.

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical / mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential duties :

Receive, process, and file property and evidence coming into the custody of the police department.
Data entry pertaining to property and evidence submitted to the evidence room.
Maintain records of and disposal of property and evidence submitted to the department in accordance with State and Federal laws and departmental procedure.
Ensure proper packaging and storage of property / evidence according to department policy and standards established by the Virginia Department of Forensic Science.
Determines appropriate and lawful disposition of property; releases property to officers, property owners, the courts and / or other agencies; maintains an accurate accounting of all property transfers and releases.
Conducts periodic audits of property inventory; corresponds with officers and the general public regarding disposition of property; matches stolen and lost property with property inventory.
Assist the public with questions relating to property.
Work closely with department personnel in the processing of evidence / property in the custody of the department.
Ensure proper filing of Requests for Laboratory Examinations (RFLE).
Transport evidence to and from the regional labs.
Frequent court appearances during criminal cases when subpoenaed.
Maintain strict security and confidentiality of information and processes relating to any property / evidence in the custody of the department.
Responsible for preserving the critical chain-of-custody of property and evidence.
Maintain an effective knowledge and understanding of processes relating to unclaimed property and asset forfeiture.
May be required to assist criminal detectives on crime scenes in the collection and documentation of evidence.
May be required to cross train with the Records Specialist.
Perform related tasks as required.

Requirements

Education : High School Diploma / GED

Experience : One (1) year of work experience

Valid Driver's License

Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) Certification is desirable

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application :

Knowledge

Practices and procedures of evidence / property management as it pertains to police operations

Rules of evidence and court proceedings as it relates to the property / evidence management function

Evidence / property collection procedure

Modern record keeping procedures and practices

Police and court forms, terminology and records

Police and court programs, policies, and procedures

Skills

Communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.

Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Be organized and capable of multi-tasking.

Operate office equipment, computers and software utilized by the department.

Abilities

Maintain confidential records.

Type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.

Maintain effective working relationships with other employees in multiple departments.

Work Environment :

Majority of work is performed indoors in an office environment; however, some work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Physical fitness standards of the department must be maintained due to the nature of the job and potential physical and environmental hazards.

Work shift is typically during regular business hours, but varying shifts and holidays may be required as well as subject to call 24-hours per day. Some attendance at evening meetings may be required.

Physical Environment

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort. Some lifting to include overhead lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials of 50 pounds or more occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently

The Town of Front Royal offers a comprehensive benefits package. To read more about our Benefits, please visit our

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