Property and Evidence Technician

Duties

Essential Functions

• Ensure that incoming property/evidence is packaged in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Preserve all incoming property/evidence from contamination, theft, or loss; maintain and update documentation with tracking information commonly known as the “chain of custody”.
• Enter necessary data into the property unit tracking system (automated or manual system as provided and directed); operate property management software and information systems, as directed.
• Ensure that all releases and dispositions of property/evidence are legal and accurately documented.
• Arrange and document interim releases and returns of evidence for court, crime lab analysis, or investigative use.
• Prepare and forward property-related forms to requesting units and agencies.
• Serve as the liaison for property and evidence matters between the agency and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to property/evidence management.
• Provide for maintenance of the storage facility.
• Inventory property/evidence based on the policy demands of the agency.
• Ensure that all efforts are taken to make the property unit as safe as possible for employees as well as property/evidence.
• Store property/evidence in the designated storage area(s).
• Limit access to the Property Room to only authorized individual(s) and maintain access logs.
• Ensure that there is adequate security for the Property Room.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• One year of experience in a related field required such as inventory control; organizing and maintaining filing system; general office/clerical policies and procedures; or criminal justice.
• Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of inventory control practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws on abandoned property

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use records management system for data entry.
• Ability to organize and maintain filing system
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive issues in a responsible manner

Skills:

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
• Skills in organizing and planning

Other Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical exam and functional capacity test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.

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