Evidence Techinician

City of Galveston•Galveston, TX

16d

About The Position

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Evidence Technician is assigned to the Investigation Division and shall be responsible for collecting, receipting, storing, and control of physical evidence/property in the custody of the department. This position requires technical record keeping and preparation of evidence exhibits for court presentations and related courtroom testimony. Work is performed in accordance with federal and state laws plus established policies/procedures with considerable need for independent judgment and a high degree of accuracy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: · Receives, documents, stores, and ensures proper custody and control of physical evidence/property in the custody of the department. · Processes and evaluates physical evidence; arranges for or transports evidence to the State Crime Lab and appropriate Lab for analysis. · Maintain manual and computerized records including evidence custody documents, chain of custody documents, property receipts, property control files, and related reports. · Prepares evidence and court exhibits and testifies in court as required under subpoena. · Maintain property room(s), arrange the storage and return of evidence and/or recovered, stolen, found, or abandoned property; coordinates the proper release of evidence and property to rightful owners where appropriate. · Prepare unreturnable items for disposal in a manner prescribed by department policies and procedures, court orders, federal laws, and state statutes. · Operate a wide variety of computer hardware and software systems. Enter and maintain all information (some being confidential) received, as required and directed, into the Records Management System (RMS). · Perform all Crime Information Bureau (CIB) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) transactions as required and in accordance with state and federal regulations. · Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. · Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
Principles and practices of customer service.
Law enforcement operations.
Legal terminology.
Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
Providing efficient customer service.
Multi-tasking.
Time management.
Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
Organizing and maintaining records.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
High School diploma or equivalent
two (2) years of related work experience
Valid Texas Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Receives, documents, stores, and ensures proper custody and control of physical evidence/property in the custody of the department.
Processes and evaluates physical evidence; arranges for or transports evidence to the State Crime Lab and appropriate Lab for analysis.
Maintain manual and computerized records including evidence custody documents, chain of custody documents, property receipts, property control files, and related reports.
Prepares evidence and court exhibits and testifies in court as required under subpoena.
Maintain property room(s), arrange the storage and return of evidence and/or recovered, stolen, found, or abandoned property; coordinates the proper release of evidence and property to rightful owners where appropriate.
Prepare unreturnable items for disposal in a manner prescribed by department policies and procedures, court orders, federal laws, and state statutes.
Operate a wide variety of computer hardware and software systems. Enter and maintain all information (some being confidential) received, as required and directed, into the Records Management System (RMS).
Perform all Crime Information Bureau (CIB) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) transactions as required and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.