Police Property and Evidence Technician

Job Title:

Police Property and Evidence Technician

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Job Number: 25-141

Full-Time Regular

Gila River Police Department

Sacaton, AZ

637 W. Gu U Ki Street

Public Safety

$18.61 - $29.01 / Hourly

Yes

The Police Property and Evidence Technician is responsible for preserving the chain of custody and security of hazardous/non-hazardous evidence and non-evidential property received from law enforcement personnel. Receives, logs, packages, stores, inventories, issues and assists in the release or disposal of adjudicated materials. Releases, transports, and issues evidence for the purpose of performing laboratory tests and/or for use during court proceedings or for law enforcement purposes.

• Receives, reviews, catalogs, labels, tags, marks packages and documents; safeguards integrity of the chain of custody.
• Ensures hazardous materials are appropriately handled, identified, stored, transported and legally disposed of.
• Releases items of evidence to authorized law enforcement personnel.
• Reviews security controls and alarms and makes recommendations as needed.
• Conducts inventory of property and evidence as required to ensure safeguarding of and accurate accounting of all items stored.
• Conduct needs assessments, updates and implements guidelines and policies and procedures as directed, to accommodate legal changes impacting the submission and storage of evidence.
• Destroys narcotics and unclaimed and unsold firearms in accordance with prescribed procedures and after authorization from Tribal Law office.
• Attempts to locate owners of property and returns property to owner as directed.
• Attends meeting and training sessions to remain updated on job specific issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of police procedures for impounding and safekeeping of property.
• Knowledge of computers and software.
• Working knowledge of firearms operation.
• Basic knowledge of modern photographic techniques and equipment, including video.
• Ability to understand and follow handling, retrieval and disposal procedures carefully.
• Ability to implement storage, security and accounting procedures for items of a sensitive nature and/or valuable impounded property.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to display discretion and integrity in the performance of duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, and call outs.
• Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, reach, and climb (stairs or stepladders).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

High School diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years' experience performing responsible clerical work, police work, and/or warehousing and inventory control.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.
• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator's permit. Valid state driver's license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.

Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position

Reports to Chief of Police or designee

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian…