Police Evidence Technician I

City of Spokane • City of Spokane, WA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level work managing property and evidence for the Spokane Police Department (SPD), Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), and Spokane Valley Police Department, maintaining the chain of custody for all evidence, found/safekeeping property, and jail refused property, as well as court order surrender items. This role involves receiving, storing, releasing, transporting, and maintaining the security of a wide variety of submitted items, including firearms, controlled substances, currency, vehicles, and hazardous materials. The technician assists in logging property and evidence, assigning storage locations, and providing depositions to attorneys. They act as a liaison for citizens and agencies, research evidence disposal, and determine property value for resale or disposal. The position also includes performing background checks for firearm releases, handling firearms, assisting with building security, conducting audits, and maintaining the Evidence Facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in records management and inventory control.
• Ability to type accurately at a rate of 200 keystrokes (40 words) per minute.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain ACCESS WACIC/NCIC Level 1 certificate within one year of hire.
• All applicants must submit a Personal History Statement (PHS) form along with the online employment application in order to be considered.
• Applicants must be able to pass the following: Education verification, Reference checks, Criminal History, Fingerprinting, Driving record check, Police background investigation and polygraph, Pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in a law enforcement agency using a records management system or a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system will substitute for the experience requirement.
• We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores, releases, transports, and maintains the security of items submitted, including firearms/other weapons, controlled substances and related contraband, currency, vehicles, chemicals, bio-hazardous items, etc.
• Assists in logging property and evidence in and out of the Property Facility.
• Assigns a storage location for items to ensure chain-of-custody.
• Provides depositions to attorneys and testifies in court regarding chain-of-custody.
• Acts as liaison to and responds to inquiries from citizens, SPD/SCSO, and other agencies regarding the disposition of property both in person and via phone.
• Notifies citizens when evidence is available for release.
• Assists in researching the disposal of evidence by utilizing multiple databases to ensure cases have been fully adjudicated.
• Works with Detectives, Sergeants, and Lieutenants for approval when necessary.
• Determines the value of property for resale or disposal.
• Ensures accuracy of records before the destruction or release of all items.
• Prepares items, including firearms, for auctions in compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
• Works with Internal Affairs in the destruction of drugs and firearms.
• Transports items to various locations for destruction/disposal.
• Performs background checks for release of firearms in accordance with current federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as state/local behavioral health units.
• Utilizes multiple databases to review criminal history and make determinations regarding an individual’s eligibility to possess a firearm.
• Consults with outside agencies concerning incomplete criminal histories.
• Performs safety checks on all firearms.
• Safely handles and may assist with test-fires on all eligible firearms to generate cartridge cases for entry into NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistics Information Network).
• Assists in building security, and controls access to secure storage areas.
• Assists in performing quarterly random audits of items in the Evidence Facility.
• Assists in reviewing inventory records with an Internal Affairs Officer and State Auditor.
• Performs maintenance duties to keep warehouse storage areas neat and orderly.
• Addresses areas that contain biological and chemical hazards on a regular basis, such as cleaning the drying room of unknown bodily fluids, vehicle storage areas of miscellaneous fluid leaks, and drug residue from a variety of surfaces.
• Assembles shelving and rearranges storage spaces as necessary.
• Maintains facility supplies and forms.
• Places vehicles on jack stands/roller pads (when applicable).
• Assists in the coordination of tow truck requirements for evidence vehicle movements and charges/jump-starts vehicle batteries.
• Operates various types of vehicles, forklifts, man lifts, material handling equipment, computers, and standard office equipment.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED