JOB Receives, stores, and releases items in the police property room. Maintains records of items for the police property room. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Receive, store, record, and issue articles seized as evidence or recovered and found property;
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Prepare record of articles received including description of article, name of owner, and reason for retention;
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Record storage bin location number and tag item for retrieval;
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Issue property retained for evidence to the officer at the time of trial;
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Telephone property owners when identified and release stolen property to owners;
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Prepare reports for a number of items received and released;
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Move items to and from storage bins using hand truck as needed;
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Assist police officers or owners in loading and unloading property;
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Dispose of property following case disposition;
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Testify in criminal trials concerning evidence control;
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Perform related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of:
- Office practices; methods of properly receiving, storing, and issuing materials.
Ability to:
- Learn and apply practices to preserve the chain of evidence;
- Maintain accurate records;
- Exercise judgment in storing and issuing sensitive materials;
- Work effectively with the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel;
- Type 35 words per minute;
- Communicate effectively with others;
- Maintain confidence of the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel in the integrity of criminal evidence;
- Pass an extensive background investigation to receive security clearance;
- Exercise excellent judgment and responsibility in storing and issuing sensitive materials.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Frequently stand and walk during a shift
- Frequently climb ladders, stairs and other inclined surfaces
- Push and pull objects
- Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
- Frequently move entire body along a surface in a crawling motion
- Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing
- Place arms above, at or below shoulder height
