Property and Evidence Technician I (Flex)
Property and Evidence Technician I (Flex)
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Why Join Team SB
Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development
Consider joining the City of San Bernardinos Police Department as aProperty and Evidence Technician I (FLEX)!
About the City:
As a future member of our team youll be joining a city with deep roots cultural diversity and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern Californias Inland Empire San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County home to more than 222000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American Mexican and Spanish influences continues to inspire the citys evolving identity.San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors natural beauty and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. Its a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow contribute and be part of something meaningful.
About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Property & Evidence Technician I (FLEX) to join the Police Department. The Technician performs essential duties related to the intake storage and release of evidence and property maintained by the Police Department. The role ensures compliance with strict chain-of-custody procedures and proper handling of hazardous materials in accordance with departmental state and federal guidelines. This is the entry-level classification in the Property & Evidence Technician series. Employees in this role receive training and work under close supervision while learning legal and procedural standards. With experience and demonstrated competency the incumbent may advance to the journey-level classification.Qualified candidates must successfully complete a police background investigationaspart of the pre-employment exams.What Youll Be Doing Here
The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and committed to maintaining the integrity of police evidence and property. They are dependable discreet and able to follow strict procedures while working in a fast-paced environment.
A Day in the Life Consists of:
As a Property & Evidence Technician I (FLEX) with the City of San Bernardino your day will focus on supporting the Police Department by maintaining the integrity security and documentation of property and evidence. Youll follow strict chain-of-custody procedures and ensure all items are handled according to legal and safety standards. Your day may include:Receiving tagging and cataloging evidence and property into the departments records management system.
Safely storing a wide variety of items including firearms narcotics biological samples and hazardous materials.
Retrieving and releasing evidence to authorized personnel for investigations or court proceedings.
Assisting officers in the field with evidence collection and transport.
Preparing evidence for destruction return or auction following case resolution.
Conducting inventory audits and maintaining accurate records for compliance.
Performing general housekeeping duties in the property room and ensuring safe organized storage.
Participating in ongoing training to stay current on best practices and legal requirements.
CLICK HERE to view the Property and Evidence Technician I (FLEX) job description.
What You Need to Qualify
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D.;
AND
At least one (1) year of responsible storekeeping or warehousing experience in a large warehouse/ storeroom facility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a police agency is preferred.
Property and Evidence Technician Is are expected to be capable of advancing to Property and Evidence Technician II within a 12- to 24-month period depending on the employees prior experience and progression in performing the full range of duties of Property and Evidence Technician II as described in the established criteria.
Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A valid California drivers license is required.
An IAPE Property and Evidence Specialist Certification is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The employee regularly works in a property and evidence room environment and may work around moving equipment. The employee may be required to work in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is frequently loud and subject to vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions such as wet or humid conditions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit; talk or hear in person and by telephone and to distinguish equipment operating sound; use hands to manipulate handle feel or operate computers objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; and bend stoop kneel or squat. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Knowledgeof:- Practices and procedures for the storage preservation control retrieval and disposal of items in a large property and evidence room.
- Principles and legal requirements for the preservation of evidence including methods for maintaining and validating chain of custody applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
- Legal requirements for the safe storage and disposal of firearms and other weapons.
- Department policies procedures and standards.
- Use and operations of a computer and specialized records management software.
- Record keeping methods and procedures.
- Customer service principles and practices.
- Safe work practices and safety policies and regulations.
Skill in:- Receiving storing preserving and retrieving a wide variety of items of evidence and other property in a large complex property and evidence room.
- Applying meticulous detail and accuracy in the cataloguing and entry of records information for evidence recovered and found property in an automated records management system.
- Reading understanding interpreting and applying detailed legal requirements and departmental procedures and standards in receiving preserving and releasing property and evidence.
- Ensuring the safe handling and disposal of firearms weapons and hazardous materials.
- Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
- Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Maintaining the security and confidentiality of privileged information and items of evidence.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close on Sunday June 15 2025 at 11:59pm or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications review: Week of Monday June 16 2025
1st Interview: Pending
**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**
How to Apply and What to Expect Next
All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at .This recruitment will remain open until June 15 2025 at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review investigation and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants including those who meet the minimum qualifications are suitable for the position.
Pre-Employment Processmay include but is not limited to:- Personal History Statement and Pre-Background Interview Questionnaire Packets
- Background Investigation with Investigator
- Pre-employment Medical Examincluding drug test
- LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Employment/Professional Reference Check
- Confirmation of educational credentials and degrees licenses including drivers license registrations certificates and other credentials
E-Verify Participation:The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
For more information about E-Verify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at
Disclaimers:The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at .
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code 12940(k); 2 CCR 11023).
Click here(Download PDF reader)to view the Police Departments Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact Stephanie Rivera at Additional information is available at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
