Evidence Technician

City of Plant City•Police, FL

About The Position

The Evidence Technician performs duties related to the receipt, accountability, and disposition of criminal evidence and impounded, lost, and abandoned property. Strong organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills are essential to coordinate effectively with personnel, vendors, and other departments. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussion, and results obtained. The listed duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. Other similar, related, or logically assigned duties may also be performed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience receiving and issuing equipment, supplies, or evidence. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. The City of Plant City is a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal and Florida law. Employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency and may temporarily be assigned duties, locations, or work schedules outside the normal scope of the position to meet the needs of the City and its citizens. Reasonable accommodation may be available to qualified employees or applicants with disabilities in accordance with the ADA. Veterans' preference is provided to eligible applicants under applicable Florida law.

Requirements

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalent diploma.
At least two years of experience receiving and issuing equipment, supplies, or evidence; a comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted.
Working knowledge of evidence rules and procedures.
Working knowledge of county, state, and federal statutes and regulations concerning the receipt, accountability, and disposition of criminal evidence and impounded, lost, and abandoned property.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to work effectively with computers, Microsoft Windows, and Office Suite.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Ability to maintain evidence records and reports.
Ability to preserve confidential information.

Responsibilities

Receive, store, account for, and dispose of criminal evidence and impounded, lost, and abandoned property.
Prepare and hand-receipt evidence for law enforcement agencies to use in court proceedings.
Provide information to the public and agencies about impounded property.
Prepare and maintain criminal evidence and impounded-property records and reports.
Safeguard the confidentiality of evidence gathering and case histories.
Provide statistics and reports as required by the division commander.
Travel to the FDLE lab as needed to deliver and retrieve evidence items.
Assist with Public Safety Representative duties as needed.
Maintain and replenish supplies in the evidence packaging area.
Provide evidence items to the State Attorney's Office and Public Defender's Office as needed for court purposes.
Assist the Body Worn Camera Technician as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.