Police Property Evidence Technician

City of Lakewood•Lakewood, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Lakewood is seeking a Property Evidence Technician for the Lakewood Police Department. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires a high degree of accuracy, discretion, trust, and confidence. The primary responsibilities include receiving, recording, securing, and storing property and evidence, as well as maintaining the chain of custody. The role also involves assisting agents and detectives with investigative requests, responding to customer inquiries, transporting evidence, preparing for evidence views, maintaining inventory, and managing the release and destruction of property and evidence in accordance with laws and policies. The position requires the ability to handle potentially large, bulky, oversized, and heavy items, and to follow department procedures, judicial district guidelines, and applicable laws. The technician will also be responsible for owner notification for property release, data entry, ordering supplies, coordinating drug destruction, conducting annual inventories, updating disposition notices, and testifying in court. Transportation of evidence to laboratories, including biohazards and hazardous chemicals, is also a key duty. The position may involve other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Twelve or more months of general office experience with emphasis on customer service, data entry, and task or activity planning and coordination.
Possess a valid Colorado driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Ability to become NCIC/CCIC certified within six-months of hire.
Ability to become a notary public if requested by supervision.
Ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator within six-months of hire.
Ability to operate a vehicle.
Ability to successfully pass the following: Attention to Detail Computer test, Polygraph examination, Psychological examination, Oral board and/or telephone interview, Background investigation, Driving history evaluation, Criminal history evaluation, Reference checks, Urinalysis drug test, Pre-placement physical examination.
Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
Competency in Microsoft suite of software applications is desirable.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred.
Must be punctual, reliable and dependable.
Possess and implement logical decision-making skills.
Adapt to changing work conditions.
Be detail oriented in all assigned duties and tasks.
Be confident in applying problem-solving skills using deductive reasoning.
Ability to work effectively and exercise discretion in stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, organizational and communication skills.
Work well independently as well as in a team environment.
Maintain positive, professional and respectful working relationships with a diverse population among various levels of management under a variety of situations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Intake, booking, safe storage, handling, and disposition of property and evidence.
Owner notification of personal property available for release.
Data entry of pertinent information and notes as it relates to property and evidence.
Ordering property and evidence supplies as needed.
Coordinating and completing destruction of illicit drugs and controlled substances.
Conducting an annual inventory of property and evidence.
Review and update of evidence disposition notices.
Testifying in court cases as directed by subpoenas.
Transporting evidence to/from various laboratories for analysis (includes transportation of biohazards and potentially hazardous chemicals).
Assisting Agents and Detectives with investigative requests.
Answering internal and external customer inquiries over the telephone, front counter and property release window.
Prepares and conducts evidence views with investigators and attorneys.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.