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Join the City of Martinez Police Department as a Police Assistant/Evidence Technician. In this assignment, you will play a vital role in managing and safeguarding property and evidence, maintaining chain of custody records, supporting evidence room operations, and ensuring the integrity of critical law enforcement processes. This limited duration assignment is intended for temporary employment of qualified candidates, including retired annuitants in accordance with California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) post-retirement employment regulations.

Representative Duties Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks related to the receipt, storage, cataloging, safeguarding, release, transport, and disposition of property and evidence for the Police Department; maintains accurate chain of custody records; assists with evidence room organization and inventory control; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Persons in this classification work for the Police Department in a non-sworn capacity. Police Assistants wear a uniform, but do not carry firearms.

Incumbents will primarily work inside the police department buildings. This assignment requires a high degree of confidentiality, attention to detail, organization, and adherence to legal procedures governing evidence handling and chain of custody. Incumbents may interact regularly with sworn personnel, the courts, laboratories, allied agencies, attorneys, and members of the public.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Receives, logs, catalogs, stores, safeguards, releases, transports, and disposes of property and evidence in accordance with departmental policies and applicable laws. Maintains accurate computerized and manual records regarding evidence and property storage, movement, release, and disposition. Preserves and documents chain of custody for evidence used in criminal investigations and court proceedings.

Releases property to authorized owners, courts, laboratories, or law enforcement personnel. Coordinates destruction or disposal of narcotics, firearms, biohazards, and other evidence pursuant to legal requirements and departmental procedures. Prepares evidence and property for court presentation and may testify in court regarding evidence handling and chain of custody.

Conducts periodic audits and inventories of evidence and property. Packages, labels, and transports evidence to crime laboratories or other authorized agencies for analysis or disposition. Maintains evidence storage areas in a clean, organized, and secure condition.

Assists with records maintenance, filing, and report preparation. Operates standard office equipment and applicable law enforcement software systems. May assist with fingerprinting, photography, or other support services as assigned.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Department staff, outside agencies, and the public. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications/Education/Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years paid experience in work involving heavy public contact or one year of experience with a law enforcement agency in either a paid or volunteer position. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience working in a police department, sheriff's office, evidence room, property control environment, or criminal justice setting.

Knowledge of evidence handling procedures, chain of custody requirements, and applicable laws related to property and evidence. Experience working with Sun Ridge RIMS and RIMS Property Room software. KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices related to evidence and property handling and storage.

Basic recordkeeping and inventory control methods. Applicable federal, state, and local laws governing evidence and property retention, release, and destruction. Safe handling procedures for firearms, narcotics, hazardous materials, and biohazardous substances.

Modern office practices, procedures, and computer applications. ABILITY TO: Maintain accurate and detailed records. Organize and prioritize work effectively.

Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Work carefully and accurately under deadlines and interruptions. Lift and move stored property and evidence safely. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation prior to appointment.

Must be able to work in environments involving exposure to hazardous materials, narcotics, firearms, and biohazardous substances. Must comply with all Police Department policies and procedures regarding evidence handling and confidentiality. Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION This is a limited term, temporary, hourly, assignment subject to CalPERS retired annuitant restrictions with a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year.

This position is not eligible for City benefits. Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill 1522). This provision does not apply to CalPERS retired annuitants.

The City of Martinez invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however, pursuant to Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California public sector pension plan retirees. INFORMATION FOR CalPERS RETIRED ANNUITANTS Applicants appointed as retired annuitants must comply with all applicable CalPERS post-retirement employment requirements, including but not limited to: Separation from prior employment without a prearranged agreement to return to work; Compliance with hourly limitations established by law; Eligibility requirements for post-retirement employment under applicable Government Code provisions. For additional information, please refer to: CalPERS Employment After Retirement (Publication 33) Retired annuitant appointments are temporary, at-will assignments and are not eligible for retirement contributions, health insurance benefits, vacation accruals, holiday pay, or other benefits except as required by law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office and evidence storage environment with occasional field or warehouse activities. Duties may require standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, and moving boxes or property items. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous materials, controlled substances, firearms, and biohazardous evidence while utilizing appropriate safety precautions and protective equipment.

SELECTION PROCESS Applications will be reviewed for relevant qualifications and experience. Candidates deemed most qualified may be invited to participate in an interview process. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

The City of Martinez is an Equal Opportunity Employer.