Administrative Technician - G115 - Support Services

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Columbus Police Department, specifically within the Evidence Unit, Quartermaster Unit, and Motor Transport Unit. Responsibilities include managing evidence, issuing equipment, maintaining records, handling property disposal, receiving and inspecting shipments, managing vehicle records, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of computer applications.
Knowledge of computer hardware and its components.
Knowledge of the body cameras and know how to "set up" new cameras with the proper settings.
Knowledge of audio/visual surveillance systems and software, body camera systems, patrol dash cameras, and digital family violence cameras.
Knowledge of modern methods, concepts, practices, and principles related to video production and editing techniques, body camera technology, patrol dash cameras, and digital family violence cameras.
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.
Skill in downloading and copying video files.
Skill in operating a personal computer.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Responsibilities

Receives and stores evidence in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Issues equipment to officers for their daily shifts and assists in the maintenance of records showing items issued to officers on an individual basis.
Assists with the destruction or auction of property as appropriate.
Adequately maintain an active evidence file in accordance with accepted criminal justice practices.
Secure evidence to protect the chain of custody for court or other proceedings.
Provide evidence and information needed for court investigations.
Testify in court in reference to the credibility of the chain of custody of items used in criminal cases.
Dispose of accumulated evidence in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Hold auctions as needed or required in accordance with city and/or department policy.
Dispose of guns, money, alcohol, jewelry, drugs, and other property in accordance with department policy, city ordinance, and state laws.
Receive all shipments of supplies and equipment for the department.
Inspect shipments for proper quantity and quality.
Receive inoperable or unserviceable equipment and make arrangements for replacement, repair, recalibration or disposal as necessary.
Prepare warranty claims and adjustments.
Maintain records of clothing and equipment issued to individual officers and employees.
Maintain records on the assignment of all police vehicles.
Maintain records on all damaged vehicles, including recording whether vehicles are damaged through the fault of officers.
Maintain service records on all vehicles assigned to the department.
Receive, facilitate installation/maintenance, and dispose of vehicle-related equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.