Evidence Technician
2 days ago
Salt Lake City
Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The evidence technician manages all forms of property and evidence handling through the processes of being picked up, booked, catalogued, analyzed, warehoused, released, and/or destroyed while following Utah State Code and UPD policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS: Duties include, but are not limited to: • Pick up and transport evidence from crime scenes to evidence warehouse while following strict chains of evidence and careful adherence to UPD policy and procedures, Utah State Criminal Code, and Division and Unit policies., • Evaluate submitted evidence for proper packaging and markings. Determines if packaging is adequate to protect the integrity of the evidence and ensure safety from personal contamination from infectious disease, controlled substance and hazardous chemicals and materials., • Verify item(s) with proper Property & Evidence Report forms, Enters property and evidence items into computer; prints and labels said items with tracking information., • Sort and store evidence and other property in specified locations within secured building. Responsible for verifying item(s) with Property & Evidence Report forms., • Photograph evidence according to policy., • Will be available for off-duty call-outs to respond to crime scenes or Evidence Warehouse to assist with evidence handling and processing., • Release property and evidence to officers, rightful owners, finders and other law enforcement agencies., • Receives requests for evidence status from Officers, attorneys, courts, victims, and survivors and releases only authorized information by using Utah Criminal Code, UPD Policy and Procedures, and Division Policy & Procedures., • Monitors evidence signed out for investigative purposes and updates both paperwork as well as computers related to current disposition and custody., • Answers telephone and directs calls or assists callers by applying business telephone etiquette and knowledge of personnel services/functions., • Conduct periodic audits of property inventory., • Answer and assist the general public with questions they may have or finding any property they are looking for. Interacting with other agencies that may have knowledge or possession of said property., • Provides expert technical guidance and training to Officers on handling, preparing, and booking evidence. Explain evidence procedures and policies to officers, detectives, general public and other agencies as needed., • Assist officers at crime scenes with handling evidence., • Transport recovered and found property/bicycles. Maintains accurate evidence records by use of computer programs and hard filing system., • Check NCIC and research to find an owner on all found bicycles and property with serial numbers., • Return bicycles or property to verified owners or finder and prepare unclaimed item(s) for auction or bicycles to be donated to charities and other organizations when authorized after the 90 day waiting period., • License bicycles when they are brought in by the general public and as found property., • Enter and update bicycle license on the computer when sent in by county bicycle shops and filled out by UPD., • Handles various cash amounts. Supervises, records all money and securities as well as conducting audits on a regular basis., • Receives requests for evidence inspection and or release. Evaluates requests to determine if request is legal, authorized and submitted properly before allowing said inspection or release., • Transport lab and hazardous materials., • Organize and verify evidence to be submitted to State Crime Lab for analysis. Submit such evidence to the State Crime Lab using state computer programs., • Transport and pick up evidence to and from State Crime Lab., • After State Crime Lab analysis is complete, forwards copies of lab results to case agent., • Receives requests for evidence inspection and or release. Evaluates requests to determine if request is legal, authorized and submitted properly before allowing said inspection or release., • Interact with the public, officers and D.A.'s office regarding the disposition of property according to policies and procedures., • Monitor and update evidence status by use of computers, release forms, court orders, etc. Coordinates and handles final disposition of evidence by destruction, sale or return to owner., • Receives computer generated disposition forms, evaluates for accuracy and legitimacy for changes in evidence status., • Contacts D.A. on each case by creating notices containing suspect and D.A. information, e-mailing said notices to D.A. in charge of each case on a regular basis., • Contacts officer or detective in charge of each case signed for disposal from D.A. by creating notices containing suspect information and description of evidence and mailing said notices to officers or detectives on a regular basis., • Receives notices from attorneys, deputies and detectives regarding update status on cases and attaching notices to proper paperwork when authorized to dispose of evidence. Updating cases on computer when authorized to hold evidence for an extended period of time or attaching notices to paperwork when authorized to return to owner., • Upon receiving legal notice to release evidence, removes the item(s) from storage location, obtains necessary identification and signatures to release evidence, updates proper paperwork and computer., • Upon receiving legal notice to destroy evidence, pulls from storage, marks and maintains accurate inventory of property being disposed. Transports items authorized for sale at auction to be legally sold for value, transports drug items to legal disposal facilities and assists with legal destruction. Maintains strict custody and control until properly disposed., • Generates inventory lists of following items for disposal: Alcohol, drugs, guns, ammo, knives and auction items. Dispose of said items as well as bio hazardous material and securities by using UPD and Division policy and procedures., • Assists in property acquisition, distribution, inventory, marking and preparation. Disseminates UPD property to authorized personnel., • Create purchase order for UPD from property request forms, by use of computer software, evaluation of supplies and knowledge of UPD purchasing procedures., • Maintain an adequate supply of office expendables by regular inventory of supply levels and making necessary orders., • Receive delivered UPD property order. Evaluates and determines if delivered orders are complete and accurate., • Issues necessary UPD equipment to authorized personnel, ensures property receipt issuance and required signatures., • Prepare and deliver supplies that have been requisitioned by various divisions within UPD. Maintain regular deliveries to divisions that require weekly supplies., • Purchases and distributes supply order for UPD., • At least 21 years of age, • High school diploma or GED Must have accurate knowledge of: • Utah Criminal Code Evidence Procedures, • Criminal Court "Chain of Evidence Procedures", • UPD policy and procedure, • UPD command structure, • Office Automation Equipment, • Specialized warehouse equipment, • Effective public relations principles, • Law enforcement Code of Ethics, • Warehouse safety procedures, • Safety procedures for handling of Contaminated Materials i.e. blood, body fluids, etc., • Hazardous materials associated with narcotics manufacturing, • Storing of various types of evidence and associated hazards, • Storing of controlled substances, i.e. narcotics, flammable materials and chemicals., • Basic understanding of DEA policies on drug labs, • Basic understanding of ATF policies, • State lab requirements on submitting items for testing, • UPD purchasing policies and procedures., • Proper procedures for the disposal of a wide variety of items to include weapons, narcotics, toxic chemicals, blood, contaminated articles, documents, firearms, explosives and other evidentiary property, • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local environmental laws and regulations concerning storing and disposal of hazardous materials., • Applicants should have a working knowledge of warehousing practices and use of equipment including forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks, barcode scanners, label printers and flatbed scanners., • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required., • Follow and interpret complex written instructions., • Follow and interpret complex oral instructions., • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, • Prepare and maintain complex records and reports, • Interpret legal documents evaluating content and authority., • Establish and maintain effective inter-intra division relationships., • Adjust personal time schedules to accomplish multiple tasks., • Ability to compile and submit monthly reports and perpetual inventory logs., • Using a computer, typewriter, calculator and other office equipment, • Operation and navigation of the Sheriff's Office Records Management System (RMS) and Property & Evidence tracking system, • Use of Salt Lake County Jail Track System, • Use of State computer programs, • Use of Courts computer system, • Use of State Unclaimed Funds Reporting System (UUPARS), • Use of large delivery type vehicles up to 2-tons, • Confidentiality, • Maintains strict evidence room security. Allows only authorized personnel into evidence room as defined by UPD policy and procedures, division policies and evidence supervisor directives. Accompanies all personnel from other division or agencies when authorized to enter evidence room, • Will obtain and maintain a county defensive driving certificate by attending the county defensive driving program. Will maintain a good driving record by observing all local and state traffic ordinances., • Will maintain and observe all UPD security policies by becoming familiar with UPD policies and procedures as well as Division policies., • Will provide technical guidance and training to alternative evidence custodians or other law enforcement officials, ensure all new investigators/officers/correctional officers are trained in seizure and protection of evidence and found property items associated with the evidence chain of custody., • Train subordinates, officers and correctional officers concerning the implementation and communication of the hazardous materials act, using the MSDS manual and proper protective clothing currently issued., • Provide competent witness testimony in U.S. District, State and Local Courts. Testifies in court when subpoenaed., • Accountable for security and integrity of Evidence room. Follow strict departmental procedures on evidence storage and disposition., • Photograph evidence and prepare related documents and information., • Handles money, inventory and prepares proper paperwork to accompany all deposits. Audits evidentiary money on regular basis. Prepares money on UUPARS., • Follow County policy and procedures. Submit to random drug screening. Be able to work any hours, days and shifts, including holidays. Be available for call-out. Possession of appropriate and valid driver's license., • Maintain inventory on evidence vehicles and releasing vehicle when needed from secured location at an offsite location., • Storing at a separate location and preparing explosive material for proper disposal. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • This position requires repetitive standing; bending, kneeling, climbing and incumbent must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Involves frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of moderately heavy items., • This position has various shifts and some on-call responsibilities. Job Posted by ApplicantPro