Property & Evidence Technician

Description

$7,500 HIRING INCENTIVE
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$3,000 paid at the time of hire
$3,000 at successful completion of probation
$1,500 at end of two years of employment

Under general supervision, performs difficult and highly responsible duties in the processing, storage and retrieval of evidence and property in the safekeeping of the Police Department; follows established procedures to maintain and validate Chain of Custody of all items of evidence; ensures hazardous items and substances are stored properly in accordance with department procedures and applicable federal and state regulations; and performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

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 department's 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.

Qualifications

Experience:
  • Two years of technical experience in law enforcement.
Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses and Certificates:
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
Special Requirements:
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
    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;
    Ability to sit for long periods of time and reach; ability to work in an enclosed environment with limited mobility; availability for shift work.

Supplemental Information

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 applicant's 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 submitted by 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 at jmaher@cityofredlands.org or Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org


Benefits associated with this position include:
  • Medical Insurance – City pays premium of $800 up to $2,100 /mo for employees and eligible dependents, depending upon coverage level
  • Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
  • Vision Reimbursement – up to $300 per year
  • Life Insurance - $25,000
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
  • Deferred Compensation - $1560 per year
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
  • The City participates in Social Security
  • Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year
  • Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
  • Clothing or Uniform allowance, depending upon position
  • City contribution to a 401(a) plan $870 or $1560 per year depending upon assignment
  • 14 Paid Holidays per year
  • 2 Floating Holidays per year
  • 20 hours of Additional Floating Holidays per calendar year
  • Credit Union
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program - $5000 per fiscal year
  • Education Incentive Pay – 3% for a Master's or Doctoral Degree
  • Mobile Device Pay - $100 per month (for select positions)
  • Shift Differential Pay - 5% (subject to the terms of the RCSEA MOU)
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013;
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date.)

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