Evidence Manager

SALARY RANGE
: $81,369/yr.

- $124,924/yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience.

The Evidence Manager performs managerial, budgetary, and administrative duties within the Evidence Unit. This position supervises special risk staff and directly reports to the Criminal Investigation Division, Investigative Services Section Captain.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
• No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. /B.S.)
  AND four (4) years of experience in handling, receiving, storing, and the disposal of property/evidence, inventory control, materials management and/or records management. Professional experience MUST include at least two (2) years of supervisory/management experience.
• If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows
  • Four (4) years of direct experience for a Bachelor's Degree
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license. Must attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) Training if assignment includes driving agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicles would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver’s physical exam.
• Must have the ability to regularly drive a cargo van.
• Must successfully complete Forklift Certification provided through the agency within one (1) year of employment.
• Ability to serve as the chief evidence custodian for the agency. Oversee the management, security, and operation of the evidence facility. Plan and allocate resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental productivity and quality goals.
  35% of workload
• Ability to supervise/manage Evidence Technicians and subordinate supervisors within the Evidence Unit.
  10% of workload
• Ability to interpret statutes and regulations to ensure proper procedures of operation are followed in the handling and disposing of evidence. Audit evidence as needed to ensure compliance with agency standards.
  10% of workload
• Ability to create reports and compile statistical data for the agency, federal government, and outside sources such as the news media. 5% of workload
• Ability to be responsible for budget input, operating funds, and petty cash funds; maintains related reports and records. Recommend and/or orders relevant supplies.
  15% of workload
• Ability to provide standby for call-out situations such as large evidence seizures and evidence facility alarms. 5% of workload
• Ability to assign Evidence staff to duties according to workload. 2% of workload
• Ability to testify in court as needed. 1% of workload
• Ability to analyze, resolve, or assist subordinates in resolving work problems as needed.
  15% of workload
• Ability to maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintain an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; read professional literature; attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate. 2% of workload
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret state statutes, legal reports, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and complaints from groups of managers, other employees, outside organizations, and the public.
• Must have effective supervisory/management skills.
• Must be multi-task oriented, detail oriented, possess effective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Must have computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to perform basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals).
• Ability to create graphs and compare numbers, volumes, and ratios as it relates to projecting workload, growth…