Job Description
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Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Receives, collects, logs and maintains custody of evidence and other property in accordance with legal requirements and departmental procedures.
- Assists officers with the proper identification and booking of serialized and non- serialized property and evidence; enters detailed property descriptions and all transactions related to the disposition of property and evidence into the automated property software system.
- Catalogs and prepares records for all items auctioned, destroyed, and donated; lists and disposes of property in accordance with legal statutes and bureau regulations; and reviews and updates property and evidence forms and inventories.
- Handles and stores firearms and weapons; checks weapons and ensures their safety before storing them in the property room; properly packages firearms and other weapons to maintain safety as directed by Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for handling and storage of property and evidence.
- Maintains control of the pharmaceutical drop box for proper retrieval and disposal of deposited medications and other narcotics, such as related to evidence; lists and disposes of property in accordance with legal statutes and bureau regulations
- Prepares and transports items for crime lab analysis as assigned and retrieves items from lab that must be returned to agency for proper handling, storage and disposal.
- Interprets and applies established policies and procedures where clear and ample precedents have been established.
- Orders and maintains supplies used in the property room; accurately and properly packs and labels evidence items such as blood vials, urine, rape kits, clothing, money, jewelry, narcotics etc. according to packaging and storage instructions.
- Responds to questions and requests from departmental personnel and the public regarding the status of property in custody and attends training through the Southern Chapter of the California Association of Property and Evidence (CAPE).
- Uses safety precautions and follows procedures to properly handle items such as firearms, chemical samples, blood, drugs, syringes and other material to prevent injury, avoid contamination and assure chain of custody.
- Support assigned management staff with department projects and complex professional administrative related duties.
- Coordinates and confers with Police Department personnel and other agency personnel on the release of items for court, attorney or investigator viewing, outside testing or release to owner.
- May be required to work various shifts (day, night, or graveyard), including weekends and/or holidays.
Requirements
Education, Training and Experience
- Graduation from high school or G.E.D.;
AND - Two (2) years of recent, paid work experience involving public contact, data entry, storage management or related field is required.
- Experience working for a police department is desirable
Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements
- A valid California class “C” driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance are required at the time of appointment.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation and/or polygraph examination
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Work experience placement, Shift work, Night shift,