Property & Evidence Technician

$7500 HIRING INCENTIVE

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

$3000 paid at the time of hire

$3000 at successful completion of probation

$1500 at end of two years of employment

Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives tags and processes items of evidence;
• Stores and safeguards items of evidence that may be used in court proceedings; Documents and validates Chain of Custody and follows established procedures to preserve items of evidence;
• Releases evidence to investigative forensics and District Attorney personnel for entry into court proceedings.
• Processes firearms into the property room by verifying that all serial numbers and descriptions are correct for entry into the records management system;
• Testifies in court concerning custody and integrity of evidence and other pertinent information regarding evidence preservation as required;
• Receives records classifies and stores a variety of recovered and found property; researches and processes unclaimed and non-returnable items;
• Locates schedules appointments with individuals for property release and releases recovered and found property to owners in accordance with required authorizations;
• Disposes of nuisance weapons and illicit materials after disposition of cases; destroys or disposes of items of evidence as directed or when court proceedings have been concluded; prepares items for auction;
• Enters and maintains evidence and property data in the departments records management system; conducts audits of evidence and property records; compiles a variety of statistical and narrative reports; arranges and lays out storage of property to make optimal use of space;
• Participates in training other technicians;
• Prepares orders for supplies and materials; performs a variety of housekeeping duties in the property room; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Two years of technical experience in law enforcement.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California drivers license at the time of appointment.

• Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Ability to sit stand walk run kneel crouch stoop squat crawl twist climb and lift 50 lbs.;
• Exposure to heat noise outdoors vibration confining work space chemicals explosive materials mechanical hazards and electrical hazards;
• Abilityto sit for long periods of time and reach;ability to work in an enclosed environment with limited mobility;availability for shift work.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.

Employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.

Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submittedby the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note the City of Redlands preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Julie Maher ator Sophia Diaz at