Property & Evidence Technician - Redlands, United States - City of Redlands

City of Redlands

Verified Company

Redlands, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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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