Property & Evidence Technician - Redlands, United States - City of Redlands
Description
Description:
Under general supervision, performs difficult and highly responsible duties in the processing, storage and retrieval of evidence and property in the safekeeping of the Police Department; follows established procedures to maintain and validate Chain of Custody of all items of evidence; ensures hazardous items and substances are stored properly in accordance with department procedures and applicable federal and state regulations; and performs related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties:
_Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:_
- Receives, tags, and processes items of evidence;
- Stores and safeguards items of evidence that may be used in court proceedings; Documents and validates Chain of Custody and follows established procedures to preserve items of evidence;
- Releases evidence to investigative, forensics and District Attorney personnel for entry into court proceedings.
- Processes firearms into the property room by verifying that all serial numbers and descriptions are correct for entry into the records management system;
- Testifies in court concerning custody and integrity of evidence and other pertinent information regarding evidence preservation, as required;
- Receives, records, classifies and stores a variety of recovered and found property; researches and processes unclaimed and nonreturnable items;
- Locates, schedules appointments with individuals for property release, and releases recovered and found property to owners in accordance with required authorizations;
- Disposes of nuisance weapons and illicit materials after disposition of cases; destroys or disposes of items of evidence as directed or when court proceedings have been concluded; prepares items for auction;
- Enters and maintains evidence and property data in the department's records management system; conducts audits of evidence and property records; compiles a variety of statistical and narrative reports; arranges and lays out storage of property to make optimal use of space;
- Participates in training other technicians;
- Prepares orders for supplies and materials; performs a variety of housekeeping duties in the property room; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Two years of technical experience in law enforcement.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
Special Requirements:
- Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:_
- Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.;
- Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
- Ability to sit for long periods of time and reach; ability to work in an enclosed environment with limited mobility; availability for shift work.
Supplemental Information:
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.- Benefits associated with this position include:
- Medical Insurance
- City pays premium of $750 up to $1950 p/mo for employees and eligible dependents depending upon coverage level
- Dental Insurance
- City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
- Vision Reimbursement up to $300 per year
- Life Insurance $25,000
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment $25,000
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- The City participates in Social Security
- Vacation Leave 80 hours accrued in first year
- Sick Leave 96 hours annually
- Clothing or Uniform allowance depending upon position
- City contribution to a 401(a) plan $870 or $1560 per year depending upon assignment
- 14 paid holidays
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for job related courses
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