Property Evidence Technician

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to

• Receiving, processing, labeling and storing evidence and property
• Locating and releasing/disposing of property and evidence as indicated to Officers for court, to owners, to state/auction, or to refuse
• Collecting, processing, and maintaining all firearms, drugs, and currency stored as evidence in accordance with City/State Code
• Processing related reports
• Receiving, inventorying, issuing and re-stocking supplies and other departmental commodities
• Preparing various email correspondence and related USP mail-out documents
• Collecting, and inventorying disposal firearms and drugs for destruction


• This position requires overtime and at times working some holidays and weekends.

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

Requirements

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

• Considerable knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word); electronic databases and related software applications such as Evidence TraQ, Reports Management System (RMS), etc. Demonstrated skills assisting law enforcement agencies regarding property and evidence; communicating with various internal and external departments; dealing with the public, including in a front counter setting; following Officers' instructions; restocking supplies; preparing reports or other written documentation; operating a telephone proficiently; typing proficiently. Demonstrated abilities servicing customers; flexibly bending, climbing and lifting and working in a warehouse environment; following standard procedures and established practice to resolve problems; exhibiting excellent ethics and moral standards; possessing good work habits; handling firearms and narcotics safely; standing and moving around for long periods of time.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Up to one year of related experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record required
• VCIN Operator's Certification

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