JOB
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; maintain control and custody of evidence; to return or destroy seized property and evidence as appropriate and authorized; to maintain a variety of records detailing the location or disposition of property and evidence; to perform routine clerical, technical, and administrative work in support of law enforcement activities; and to perform a variety of tasks in support of crime scene investigations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Sergeant.
Exercises no supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS-Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
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Serve as evidence officer: receive, record, categorize, store, analyze, and preserve evidence; maintain control and custody of evidence.
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Accept property and evidence; verify proper packaging of property; contact officers, supervisors, and other staff regarding necessary corrections; assure proper protection of property and evidence, receive items, and prepare inventories.
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Log evidence into collection book; check items in and out for court investigations.
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Maintain chain-of-evidence and all records regarding retained property and evidence.
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Prepare materials for storage, identify storage locations, store and secure property and evidence; control access to property and evidence, maintain security logs, check material out exclusively to those with a “need to know” and within established guidelines.
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Determine when to dispose of evidence and prepare appropriate petitions; gather and prepare evidence and property items for destruction; destroy evidence and property items upon receipt of court order for destruction.
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Release property in accordance with current laws and departmental policies.
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Maintain and update knowledge of evidence handling requirements; train department staff in correct property and evidence packaging and processing.
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Collect latent hairs, fibers, blood, biological fluids and other evidence; process evidence of latent prints; prepare and transport evidence to forensic laboratories for further analysis.
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Aid as crime scene investigator, respond to major crime and accident scenes, evaluate scene for the collection of evidence and forensic services; photograph, collect, document, store, and preserve evidence.
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Research and determine status of cases; notify property owners and/or purge property in accordance with the law.
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Assist the general public and allied agencies by phone and in person; respond to requests from law enforcement personnel, outside law enforcement agencies, and the general public regarding the location and recovery of property and evidence; explain policies and procedures governing the release of evidence; send correspondence to property owners regarding release of property.
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Prepare routine office functions such as word processing, filing, and record keeping; prepare reports of property and evidence.
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Maintain and stock evidence supplies.
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Arocess evidence of latent prints; s. , and preserve evidenceowners or purge property in accordance with the law. and evidence, ttend a variety of meetings, conferences, and training sessions regarding the property and evidence function; maintain awareness of developments within the fields of property and evidence.
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Provide testimony in court regarding evidence chain of custody, tests performed, and findings.
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Perform related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Additional Information:VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application(Download PDF reader)
Applicants must submit the request form and certified DD-214 prior to the closing date.
Selection Process: Applications received by the filing date will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job related qualifications. Persons whose applications clearly demonstrate they meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process— which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams. A passing score of 80% or more is required to advance to the next phase of the recruitment process.