Property Evidence Technician
Property Evidence Technician
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Job Description
Salary Range:$23.70 $30.82 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Range:$23.70 $27.26 Hourly
Why do I see two salary ranges
The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings couldbe if you work for the City of Greeley for some time) as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience education certifications and potentially other factors.
City of Greeleys Total Rewards
The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness retirement savings discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.
Benefits:This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guidehere.
Job Summary:
Property Evidence Technicians are responsible for receiving storing releasing and disposing of property obtained by the Greeley Police Department. The Technician maintains security and chain of custody on all items submitted whether they are evidence found property or submitted for safekeeping. Responsible for maintaining both written and computer documentation of all property transactions. Property Evidence Technicians work and interact with numerous Law Enforcement agencies attorneys citizens and other business partners.
Experience Knowledge Skills:
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver license.
OR
- Any combination of related education experience certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
Preferred
- None
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain clear concise and complete records.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Ability to handle detailed work maintain a high level of accuracy and thoroughness of records and follow detailed instructions.
- Ability to problem solve and exercise sound judgement and confidentiality.
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with coworkers and the community.
- Knowledge and ability to operate computers and various programs to include word processing spreadsheets databases and other software.
- Ability to properly operate or use the following equipment: motor vehicle dolly ladder hydraulic lift and hand tools.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of the department and those involved with the department.
- Ability to drive a city vehicle or personal vehicle for business purposes.
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks interruptions and stress.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for logging in the evidence and property received and enforcing department policy about the proper packaging of all items.
- Coordinates with department personnel to correct any inaccurate or incomplete submissions.
- Ensure the laws of evidence General Orders and Standard Operating Procedures regarding the handling of evidence and property are followed.
- Respond appropriately to inquiries regarding items held by the department; including authorization verification to release evidence to appropriate persons.
- Assist officers investigators and employees in obtaining evidence from storage to view take to court release to owner or for other purposes.
- Assist citizens by phone email or in person.
- Release property to their rightful owner.
- Dispose of property including hazardous property or materials in accordance with policies procedures and retention schedules. May require participation on the destruction team and operation of a city vehicle.
- Transfer evidence to and from the Regional Lab.
- Research case information in preparation for release auction or disposal of property.
- Copy and transfer digital media files for the District Attorney Investigators and the public while ensuring chain of custody and integrity.
- Conduct and assist with evidence viewings with attorneys and their representatives.
- Input data track and review evidence and property records and research case disposition for future disposal.
- Manage and handle high liability items such as firearms money jewelry and biohazard materials such as blood and other bodily fluids.
- Testify in court cases relevant to the chain of custody of evidence and department policies.
- May prepare routine reports or correspondence.
- Clean areas exposed to biohazard materials using the proper protective gear and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Work is primarily performed indoors in a warehouse environment with concrete floors.
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant images documents or other items which could be considered disturbing..
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking standing and sitting.
- Vision must be sufficient to read a variety of material and complete paperwork distinguish color and computer screen.
- Heavy lifting with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to carry pull push reach climb crawl bend stoop twist kneel and squat.
- Exposure to a wide range of chemicals solvents and other solutions including some noxious items.
- Some work will be outdoors in various weather conditions and temperatures.
- Exposure to biohazard materials.
Travel
- Approximately 10 flexible local travel required..
EOE Statement:The City of Greeleyprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrierfree search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at:.
Conditions of Employment:Candidates must successfully complete all preemployment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Preemployment screenings include a drug test a background and national sex offender search a motor vehicle record search and for some positions a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process including but not limited to EOE Reasonable Accommodation and preemployment screenings please visit our career pageHERE.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
