CSP Evidence Technician - Alamosa

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing, storing, cataloging, releasing, purging, and destruction of all property and evidence gathered and stored in CSP evidence facilities. The Evidence section is responsible for the preservation of all found property, safekeeping of property, and evidence coming into the possession of the Colorado State Patrol. As a specialized business unit, must adhere to state and federal rules and regulations regarding evidence and industry best practices as delineated by International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE) accreditation. The work unit receives, catalogs, stores and maintains the integrity of evidence, found property, evidentiary evidence and property for safekeeping. The work environment is 50% active work moving, lifting, organizing objects and 50% office work including data entry.

Requirements

Three years experience researching confidential databases, cataloging information and performing clerical responsibilities.
Ability to work in a high volume environment.
Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data.
Strong attention to details.
Ability to handle repetitive processes.
Ability to focus.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to perform active work.
Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.
A valid current driver's license is required to perform the duties of this position.
This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle to gather evidence from temporary facilities within the region.
Position drives a state fleet vehicle to crash scenes and local offices to transport evidence.
This position is requires the ability to move up to 40-50 pounds from one location to the next occasionally.
This position frequently lifts and carries items or containers that may be heavy or require lifting above the shoulders.
This position also requires frequent walking, pulling and pushing.
This position is required to be available to respond to the central evidence facility to assist troopers in booking large quantities of evidence.
This position may be required to handle, package and store evidence items that could be considered hazardous.
Drug testing equipment contains caustic materials or acids as do the dangerous drugs themselves. Although infrequent, it is possible for this position to have direct exposure to hazardous materials.
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, driving history, fingerprint based criminal history search and a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with evidence handling in a law enforcement agency.
Experience handling records, evidence, property control, inventory, or chain-of-custody procedures.
Experience handling sensitive or confidential information in a professional setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite or similar software for recordkeeping, documentation and communication.
Certification through the International Association of Property and Evidence (IAPE) or another approved course in the handling, preservation and storing of evidence according to industry standards. This must be obtained within 18 months of the start date.

Responsibilities

Safeguards and maintains property integrity and chain of evidence and ensures that all releases and dispositions of property are legal and properly documented.
Catalogs evidence and maintains and updates property and evidence documentation and records.
Completes chain of custody entries and may testify in court, as applicable.
Travels to remote locations to transport property and evidence routinely.
Receives and inspects all incoming property and evidence into the property room to ensure packaging, proper entry of items.
Confirms receipt of all property logged in by officers.
Releases property and evidence, to officers in accordance with agency written directives and procedures, for trial or for the purpose of having evidence analyzed and maintains property chain of custody procedures.
Releases property and evidence to victims, suspects, owners, and other law enforcement officers in accordance with policies, laws, and best practices.
Maintains property room documentation by making entry into the computer system and attaches documents into electronic cases.
Responsible for researching case dispositions through court databases and entering the disposition into computer systems.
Maintains and secures the property control room(s).
Ensures property control room(s) adheres to professional accreditation standards.
Tracks and accounts for high-valued or sensitive items recovered.
Advises external evidence technicians on proper packaging, handling, and submission of unusual evidence.
Coaches and trains new CSP evidence technicians.
Provides technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
Determines how to properly secure packaging or repackage evidence that arrives at CSP improperly packaged.
Articulates agency key policies, positions and strategies, interpreting and applying policy and procedures to internal and external stakeholders and the public.
Promotes the philosophies and programs implemented by the agency, serving as the agency’s principle liaison with all other law enforcement agencies in a geographical area.
Writes necessary reports that are thorough, precise, appropriate and timely.
Provides accurate, truthful and complete reporting in all formats.
Answers questions from the uniformed members of the Colorado State Patrol regarding evidence procedures, and activities of the unit; participates in community meetings, including oral presentations.
Interprets, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
Serves as the department's principal liaison with all other law enforcement agencies in the geographical area regarding evidence transfers, submissions and processes.
Proactively identify, establish and maintain professional relationships with external partners to increase information sharing, mutual aid and leverage shared resources to address public safety challenges.
Confirms information is effectively communicated to others through the use of interpersonal and leadership skills.
Meets with other public safety agencies to provide education on the roles, functions and traditions of the Colorado State Patrol.
Builds effective partnerships with diverse external and internal partners, including state, federal and other agencies.

Benefits

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents.
Short and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan.
Optional 401K and 457 plans.
11 paid holidays annually.
Accrued annual and sick leave.
Four annual wellness days.
Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP).
Tuition reimbursement.
Reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.