Police Property Evidence Technician

HIRING RANGE: $32.36 - $35.96/hour

A Property Evidence Technician for the Lakewood Police Department is a safety sensitive position, exercising a high degree of accuracy, discretion, trust and confidence. The primary functions of this position are to receive, record, secure and store property and evidence as well as record and document the chain of custody of all property and evidence. Additional responsibilities include assisting Agents and Detectives with investigative requests and answering internal and external customer inquiries over the telephone, front counter and property release window.

Transports evidence to/from laboratories and court, prepares and conducts evidence views with investigators and attorneys, maintains inventory of property and evidence, and performs relocation and release and destruction of property and evidence in accordance with law, policies and procedures.

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Responsible for intake, booking, safe storage, handling, and disposition of property and evidence. Items can potentially be large, bulky, oversized and/or heavy.
• Follows department and judicial district procedures and guidelines, as well as all applicable laws in the maintenance and disposition of property and evidence.
• Responsible for owner notification of personal property available for release.
• Data entry of pertinent information and notes as it relates to property and evidence.
• Orders property and evidence supplies as needed.
• Coordinates and completes destruction of illicit drugs and controlled substances.
• Conducts an annual inventory of property and evidence.
• Responsible for review and update of evidence disposition notices.
• Testifies in court cases as directed by subpoenas.
• Transports evidence to/from various laboratories for analysis (includes transportation of biohazards and potentially hazardous chemicals).
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Possess and implement logical decision-making skills
• Adapt to changing work conditions
• Be detail oriented in all assigned duties and tasks
• Be confident in applying problem-solving skills using deductive reasoning
• Ability to work effectively and exercise discretion in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, organizational and communication skills
• Work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Work any and all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays as work demands
• Maintain positive, professional and respectful working relationships with a diverse population among various levels of management under a variety of situations
• Competency in Microsoft suite of software applications is desirable
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
• Must be punctual, reliable and dependable

Supervision Received:Receives direct supervision from the Property Services Supervisor

Supervision Given:None

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Twelve or more months of general office experience with emphasis on customer service, data entry, and task or activity planning and coordination.

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Ability to become NCIC/CCIC certified within six-months of hire
• Ability to become a notary public if requested by supervision
• Ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator within six-months of hire
• Ability to operate a vehicle
• Ability to successfully pass the following:
  • Attention to Detail Computer test
  • Polygraph examination
  • Psychological examination
  • Oral board and/or telephone interview
  • Background investigation
  • Driving history evaluation
  • Criminal history evaluation
  • Reference checks
  • Urinalysis drug test
  • Pre-placement physical examination

THIS IS A NONSWORN CIVILIAN POSITION.

THIS IS NOT A CSI POSITION.

THIS POSITION DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY…