Evidence Technician Job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc, Mariposa, CA

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  • Crime Scene Resources, Inc
  • Mariposa, CA

Job Description

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Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Receives and stores property and evidence collected by Sheriff’s Department personnel.
  • Assists in collecting evidence at crime scenes.
  • Logs evidence and property into custody, and maintains security of evidence and property.
  • Admits authorized personnel to view or examine evidence. Prepares, ships, delivers and/or picks up property and evidence for laboratory or other analysis as required.
  • Releases evidence in the absence or completion of a criminal case, upon determination of legality.
  • Coordinates the preparation of evidence for courtroom proceedings with District Attorney’s Office staff; duplicates audio/visual tapes, photographs, documents, etc., as needed.
  • Schedules and performs the destruction or disposal of contraband, unneeded evidence, or unreturnable property.
  • Contacts property owners regarding found property, evidence, etc., and releases evidence and property to owners in accordance with established procedures.
  • Conducts auctions for the sale of unclaimed property.
  • Maintains accurate and detailed records pertaining to the processing and disposition of evidence and property.
  • Coordinates activities with those of other divisions, departments, and agencies as appropriate.
  • Maintains inventory of and issues equipment to department personnel.
  • Maintains the cleanliness and order of the evidence storage area and other areas of the department as assigned.
  • Performs general clerical duties as required, including but not limited to preparing records and reports, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.
  • Supervises the work of trustees and/or volunteers as assigned

Requirements

Experience:
  • One year of experience in the storing or inventory of materials or property.
Education:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
  • Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Under certain circumstances, the Personnel Director may accept a valid driver’s license if the applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver’s license within three months by signing an acknowledgment form.
  • Ability to pass the California State Department of Justice fingerprinting clearance.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:
  • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances, and County/department policies and procedures.
  • Evidence and property handling, processing, and storage techniques and procedures.
  • Methods of maintaining chain of custody.
  • Rules and regulations pertaining to the handling and disposal of narcotics.
  • Record-keeping procedures. Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for word processing and records management.
  • Basic arithmetic. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Safe work practices.
Ability to:
  • Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, and County/department policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a property and evidence records system.
  • Skillfully package, handle, and store property and evidence.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Understand and execute written and oral instructions.
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records, information, and files.
  • Type or word process at a rate sufficient for successful job performance.
  • Use computers effectively for word processing and records management.
  • Safely operate office and specialized equipment.
  • Perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Work is performed in an office and field environment; the worker drives on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic hazards, adverse weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, wetness, air contaminants, fumes/dust, solvents, violence, above-average noise, firearms, and explosives.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Requires the mobility to work in an office and field environment. Requires the ability to sit at a desk and intermittently walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and reach while performing office and field duties; operate a motor vehicle; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office and specialized equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.

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