Evidence Custodian

City of Fairbanks•Alaska 99701, AK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs duties within the Evidence Section of the Fairbanks Police Department. This class does not involve direct law enforcement and is not a commissioned position. Mandatory Background Check for this Position is required. This position requires extensive organizational skills, with the strictest accountability maintained for all items of property and evidence.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
Experience which demonstrates reasoning skills and the ability to deal with the public as well as the performance of essential job functions for this class
Must have the keyboard dexterity to operate a computer terminal and perform typing and data-entry for sustained periods, and possess the technical proficiency required to learn multiple computer programs and database applications
Demonstrate a minimum typing speed of 45 wpm
Possess and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver's license throughout the duration of employment
Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and federal criminal history check
Possess and maintain blood borne pathogens training on annual basis
Ability to problem solve unique situations and objectively to determine a course of action
Ability to read, understand, and adhere to rules and regulations
Ability to develop and maintain complex organizational systems
Ability to cope with stressful situations
Ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner, both verbally and in writing
Ability to observe and remember details
Ability to maintain effective working relations with fellow employees, court officers, prosecutors, and defense attorneys
Ability to operate light duty motor vehicles skillfully and in a proper manner
Ability to make decisions in accordance with regulations and apply these to work problems
Ability to keep records accurately
Ability to read and understand legal documents and court decisions
Ability to deal with citizens from varied racial, ethnic or economic backgrounds
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions
Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of the class

Responsibilities

Catalogs, completes data-entry information on, and stores items of property and evidence for later retrieval
Processes, packages, and mails evidence to the State Crime Laboratory and other appropriate receiving agencies for further testing and examination, maintaining “chain-of-custody” procedures in the process
Maintains numerous computerized databases to track property, evidence, digital media, and various department statistical information
Coordinates and tracks City and Federal asset-forfeiture, to include proper disposal of assets and disbursement of funds/proceeds to the proper accounts and sharing agencies pursuant to current interagency agreements
Coordinates communications closely with the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Agency, and private attorneys to provide requested reports, photos, copies of digital media, and other items of evidence as requested
Actively disposes of retained property and evidence on a regular basis, pursuant to lawful Department procedures
Arranges for the auction and sale/disposal of items which no longer need to be retained, and ensure of the proper distribution of proceeds
Facilitate property room audits to ensure accountability and transparency of operations
Give direction and information to the general public
Maintain pleasant and effective public relations
Receive training and participate in various types of report writing
Accomplish various courier and clerical duties
Participate in in-service training conferences and programs
Drive an automobile
Review possible graphic or offensive information, photos, video, or audio recordings
Adhere to the confidentiality standards of the Fairbanks Police Department
Process chemicals, illicit drugs, blood borne pathogens safely. This will sometimes include unpleasant odors
Respond to incidents to process and receive evidence as necessary