Property Technician I/II

Duties

What You'll Do:

• Receive property and evidence and issue receipts; categorize and store property which has been found or turned in as evidence
• Ensure that property and evidence are received, stored and released in accordance with chain of custody and/or other legal requirements
• Locate owners and release property to rightful owner
• Prepare periodic reports related to property stored, including disposal of property, unclaimed property and property available for auction
• Testify in court regarding chain of custody and property records
• Coordinate the review of inventory items by departmental staff and outside agencies

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

Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of receiving, storage and inventory of property and evidence. Basic safety practices pertaining to the work including the handling of dangerous substances, narcotics and firearms.
• Applicable laws and regulations.
• Record keeping and inventory principles and practices.
• Office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.

Skill in:

• Receiving, storing and maintaining an inventory of property and evidence.
• Filing and indexing a variety of property items.
• Organizing and maintaining detailed and accurate records of inventory items.
• Presenting accurate court testimony concerning evidential property.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Organizing work and setting priorities with limited supervision.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license. Must be willing to handle firearms and lift boxes weighing up to fifty pounds. Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation.

Education and Experience: A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:

• Property Technician I: One year of experience as EITHER a storekeeper, stock clerk or property clerk OR in general office support work.
• Property Technician II: In addition to the above, one year of experience in receiving and storing property and evidence, preferably in a law enforcement setting.

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