Evidence Technician

Responsible for administrative and technical duties associated with the processing, storage, security, control, preservation, and disposition of evidence and other property throughout the judicial process; and to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding the storage and disposition of property and evidence.

Essential Functions:

• Receives and processes evidence and property, make accurate computer entries, bar-code and process items for proper storage. • Reviews property submission documentation for accuracy against submitted evidence. Documents and maintains accurate chain of custody records for all property or evidence in the custody of the evidence management unit from the initial submission through final disposition of the item. • Ensures property and evidence is properly packaged and bar-coded utilizing established preservation techniques; organize and manage property locations for quick access and location identification. • Uses a variety of computer systems, resource materials, and knowledge of laws to identify the disposition on cases, to find the identity and addresses of victims and suspects, and to determine the disposition of evidence in accordance with law. • Disposes of property and evidence, utilizing established guidelines and laws, which includes performing applicable research. Handles drugs paraphernalia, biohazard items and firearms in accordance with department policy and in accordance with law. • Maintains physical and electronics records including performing other related activities. Stores all processed evidence and property received following established procedures in accordance with applicable standards, best practices, and applicable laws. • Prepares evidence for submittal and return to and from laboratories, which includes completing required lab submittal paperwork; locating and collecting paperwork and evidence being submitted to the lab; transporting items, completing chain of custody entries for evidence to preserve the integrity of the evidence. • Records and distributes documentation to appropriate personnel and stakeholders; relocating evidence to proper storage location. • Maintains the outside property cage, which includes keeping a running inventory of bikes and other property or evidence; organizing items to ensure timely disposal; creating applicable motions for Judge's signature; coordinating the disposal of bikes with applicable internal departments. • Releases property to citizens, which includes validating that property is eligible for release; confirming the identity of parties retrieving property; locating and moving property for release; updating chain of custody showing release of property. • Maintains chain of custody. • May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly or completely unrelated to normal job functions in the course of special events. • Appears in court to testify on the handling and chain of custody of evidence processed. • Maintains the organization and cleanliness of all property facility storage areas to ensure timely access and location of property items. • Handles and deposits currency following established procedures. • Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance Additional Duties: • Performs other duties as assigned