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Property & Evidence Technician

JOB TITLE:                 Property & Evidence Technician

CLASSIFICATION:    Non-Exempt – Part Time

DEPARTMENT:        Police Department

SUPERVISOR:          Property & Evidence Manager

SALARY:                    $18.75

An administrative and technical position responsible for the access, control, storage and maintenance of all property and evidence submitted by police officers for retention as defined by local, state, and federal regulation.

• Maintain both physical and administrative inventory of all police submitted property and evidence.
• Assist sworn officers with collection, preservation and packaging of property and evidence.
• Maintain security, access control and chain of custody of all submitted property and evidence.
• Prepare property and evidence files for data entry into a records management system.
• Prepare evidence for court and provide testimony regarding the same if necessary.
• Disseminate and dispose of property and evidence in accordance with local, state and/or federal guidelines.
• Administer training and guidance to sworn officers regarding evidence retrieval, packaging, and preservation.
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism as it relates to police property and evidence.
• Operate a computer terminal, scanner and printer to type, record and retrieve a wide variety of police reports and administrative documents.
• Address customer service and public relations situations relating to property and evidence; take or recommends action to ensure resolution of complaints.
• Communicate effectively with field and administrative staff to solve system/procedural issues; coordinate frequently with property and evidence management system users to identify training needs and support.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to include answering the telephone. Respond to requests and inquiries from public and departmental personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Monitor and practice department goals, activities, policies, and procedures; evaluate administrative and operational needs; recommend changes to property and evidence related policies and procedures as necessary.
• Perform NCIC functions as necessary.

• Communicate effectively with field and administrative staff to solve system/procedural issues; coordinate frequently with property and evidence management system users to identify training needs and support.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to include answering the telephone. Respond to requests and inquiries from public and departmental personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Monitor and practice department goals, activities, policies, and procedures; evaluate administrative and operational needs; recommend changes to property and evidence related policies and procedures as necessary.
• Perform NCIC functions as necessary.
• Assist with digital evidence functions as necessary
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques of police administration, organization, and operation with emphasis in property and evidence management.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutory requirements related to property and evidence.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and record keeping.
• Knowledge of organization and standard operating procedures of the Property & Evidence section.
• Knowledge of New World Systems, EvidenceOnQ and other police-oriented software.
• Knowledge of standard business software, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Knowledge of biohazard handling and safety.
• Skills and ability for firearm handling and safety.
• Skills to demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, adjust priorities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply technical publications, manuals, and other documents.
• Identify, evaluate, and solve law enforcement property and evidence management software issues.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in  writing.
• Ability to operate assigned office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to learn, interpret and practice the organization and departmental policies, procedures, and operating details of the Cheyenne Police Department.

Required:

High school diploma or GED with one (1) year of property accountability, warehousing, or law enforcement experience.

Preferred:

Experience in property and evidence management.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Working Environment:

Work closely with others in an office and storage facility environment utilizing a computer and other office equipment.