Property & Evidence Technician

Duties

Essential Functions

• Receives and processes evidence and property, make accurate computer entries, bar-code and process items for proper storage.
• Reviews property sheets for accuracy against submitted evidence; photographing evidence submitted.
• Ensures property and evidence is properly packaged and bar-coded utilizing established preservation techniques; organize and manage property locations for quick access and location identification; completing chain of custody on property/evidence sheets; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Uses a variety of computer systems, resource materials, and knowledge of laws to identify the disposition on cases, to find the identity and addresses of victims and suspects, and to determine the disposition of evidence in accordance with law.
• Disposes of property and evidence, utilizing established guidelines and laws, which includes performing applicable research. Prepare the destruction of drugs and paraphernalia in accordance with department policy and in accordance with law.
• Maintains photographs, which includes: downloading photographs taken of processed evidence and property; saving photographs to 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.
• Copies paperwork and forwarding to appropriate Division; matching evidence with corresponding property sheets and lab analysis reports; 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; creating applicable motions for Judge’s signature; coordinating the disposal of bikes with applicable internal department; and/or, performing other related activities.
• 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; updating property sheets showing release of property; 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.
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly or completely unrelated to normal job functions in the course of presenting certain Town special events.
• Appears in court to testify on the handling and chain of custody of evidence processed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
AND
• One (1) year of previous clerical or customer service experience;
OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Clear Criminal Background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Safe driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic inventory management principles.
• Knowledge of records maintenance procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Skill in typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in maintaining sensitive and confidential information and records.
• Skill in using a variety of office equipment, computer systems and software such as: Word, Excel, Microfiche, voicemail, scanners, fax machines, and copiers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a standard office environment. Work is generally performed indoors in an air-conditioned facility but may involve limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions. No special physical exertion is required in performing everyday activities. Sits, stands, bends, reaches, stoops, crouches, and kneels to file and maintain records. Lifts boxes of office supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• This is non-exempt position. Routine schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Schedule may be modified if department needs arise. May be required to work overtime if needed.

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