Police Evidence Technician

City of Montrose•Montrose, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position is responsible for logging, processing and securing evidence. Maintains the security and preserves the integrity of evidence and the chain of custody for the Montrose Police Department. Purges property items from storage upon meeting state laws and departmental procedures. Responds to evidence-related questions or problems and trains officers on procedures. Utilizes the CCIC/NCIC system. Provides reports and information to other agencies and the court system.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree
Three (3) years experience in similar position with records maintenance and data entry preferred or combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles and procedures, and safety policies and procedures in accordance with job functions.
CCIC/NCIC certification.
Current Colorado driver's license with acceptable record.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree (A. A.) or equivalent from an accredited college preferred.

Responsibilities

Review submission records, tags items, updates database, stores and purge evidence.
Maintain chain of custody of all evidence and found property.
Provide for security and ensure safekeeping.
Oversee final disposition of property by authority of case officer and/or policy and procedure.
Mail instructions to owners regarding claiming releasable property.
Release evidence to police personnel and citizens.
Prepare evidence for viewing by attorneys and testify in court.
Return, dispose of, and destroy appropriate evidence, including transportation of evidence to disposal sites or to CBI.
Train new officers on proper evidence procedures; research and make recommendations for the processing and disposal of evidence.
Maintain, prepare and submit records for reports; input data into the computer.
Respond to crime scenes as requested for the purpose of picking up and securing crime scene evidence, and support investigators and officers.