Evidence Specialist

Performs a variety of clerical and administrative work in the security, care, maintenance and disposition of records and property for the Police Department.

Responsible for procurement of equipment and supplies for the department.

Maintains records and books concerning departmental equipment and inventory.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE: Office operations including filing, bookkeeping and record keeping; purchasing procedures; some knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement and law enforcement equipment.

Familiarity with computers to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other software.

Basic crime scene investigative techniques and principles.

Principles and procedures of evidence collection, processing, and storage.

Laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, and rules regarding collecting evidence at crime scenes.

SKILL: Demonstrated skill in preparing written reports and projects; operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

ABILITY: Communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain clear, concise, and complete records; interact effectively with others.

Ability to handle detail work, maintaining a high level of accuracy and thoroughness of records.

Use of a wide variety of photographic and processing equipment including cameras, lenses, and video cameras.

Collect process and compare latent print collection.

Develop and maintain working relationships with superiors, coworkers, and the community.

Remain calm and exercise sound judgment and maintain utmost confidentiality.

TRAINING: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Prefer college level coursework in fields related to law enforcement.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of general clerical experience and one (1) year experience collecting and retaining evidence for a law enforcement entity or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:


* Computes, compiles, and maintains a variety of records, e.g., maintains records on evidence and property received equipment repair, supplies ordered, etc.


* Maintains custody of property and evidence on hand, provides for security and ensures safekeeping, and oversees final disposition of property.


* Conducts routine purchasing for the department; writes request for purchase forms; makes purchases of routine supplies; maintains inventory control and monitors supply usage; orders equipment and supplies; calculates and records costs for purchase of equipment, and supplies.


* Performs a variety of reports; maintains, prepares, and submits records for reports; inputs data into the computer.


* Supports all divisions within the Police Department with crime scene processing, fingerprinting, and data analysis on the items retr...