Property and Evidence Officer

Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Diagrams, photographs, and collects evidence from crime and traffic crash scenes.
• Produces detailed written crime scene reports.
• Receives and processes all evidence submitted to the property room and ensures proper storage and safekeeping of all items including guns, drugs, and monies.
• Inputs evidence information into computer system, prepares reports, and maintains records and files.
• Conducts audits and inspections to ensure that evidence records are complete and accurate.
• Receives, logs and stores evidence gathered in conjunction with criminal investigations.
• Ensures evidence is restored to the owner upon final disposition of the related case.
• Submits drugs and evidence to FDLE, ensures drugs are properly sealed, and prepares lab sheet requests.
• Fulfills requests from the State Attorney’s Office to provide evidence; testifies in court as necessary.
• Disposes of firearms, drugs, weapons, and other evidence in a manner consistent with the laws of Florida.
• Holds auctions for unclaimed property.
• Manages Police Department assets; controls the issue and receipt of uniforms, weapons, ammunition, etc.
• Ensures adequate quantity of equipment and supplies are available and maintains inventory.
• Issues, tracks, and orders supplies and equipment for Police Department use.
• Performs related tasks as required.

The work is medium work requiring the ability to lift 50 pounds or more above the head occasionally and exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Vocal Communication: Required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing: Required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual Acuity: Required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and hazards. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

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

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in inventory management, records management, or related.

Special Qualifications:

• A driver’s license valid in the State of Florida.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations governing the custody and safekeeping of evidence and property.
• General knowledge of record keeping procedures and practices.
• General knowledge of police forms, terminology, and records.
• General knowledge of departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work with chemicals, powders, and body fluids using normal protective equipment according to prescribed safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to learn and retain record keeping procedures and practices.
• Ability to type accurately at a prescribed rate of speed and operate standard office and data entry equipment.
• Ability to research and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate general office and data entry equipment.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, outside agencies, and the general public.

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