Property & Evidence Technician

Henry County Government•110 S. Zack Hinton Pkwy McDonough, GA

About The Position

The Property & Evidence Technician receives, processes, and stores property and evidence submitted by law enforcement officers, following chain-of-custody rules, regulations, and standards. The role records and indexes items, tests and evaluates suspected marijuana using established laboratory techniques and equipment, maintains custody records, and ensures evidence is secured, transported, preserved, and accounted for. The technician also prepares evidence for court, may testify about chain-of-custody procedures, and executes court orders for evidence destruction. The position handles the return of stored and found property by verifying ownership and authorization, coordinating identification and claims, completing required paperwork, and returning items to appropriate individuals. It also responds to information requests from citizens, court personnel, law enforcement, attorneys, insurance companies, and others; processes department documentation; maintains records; operates computers and general office equipment; and coordinates work with supervisors, County employees, and external contacts. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve extended periods of standing and exposure to adverse conditions. Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related experience in property and evidence processing or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Terminal Operator, Marijuana Examiner, and Evidence Presentation certifications.
Knowledge of local government operations, law enforcement-related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar programs.
Skill using computers and software applications related to the job’s essential functions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact courteously and effectively with employees and the public and work effectively with coworkers.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to work with and process payments for accounts within the budget and department.
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
Ability to operate a copying machine.
Ability to make rational decisions using sound logic and deductive processes, express ideas verbally, and maintain close visual acuity.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds to move objects.

Responsibilities

Receive property and evidence submitted by law enforcement; check listed items for accuracy, record and index them, and bag and store them in compliance with applicable rules and standards.
Test and evaluate suspected marijuana using established laboratory techniques, processes, and equipment, and submit related reports.
Maintain evidence chain of custody by signing for, transferring, and releasing items using prescribed security measures and recording custody transactions in the computer system.
Securely transport evidence to and from crime and toxicology labs or court, and ensure property and evidence are preserved and accounted for.
Maintain documentation for received and released items; generate reports and update database files and records.
Assist with evidence and property in court and testify regarding chain of custody and procedures followed.
Execute court orders to destroy evidence, arrange for destruction of weapons and contraband in accordance with regulations, and maintain appropriate records.
Prepare and return stored and found property to rightful owners; compare stolen-property reports with recovered items, contact owners, arrange identification and claims, verify ownership and release authorization, and complete return paperwork.
Respond to questions, complaints, and information requests from citizens, court personnel, officers, other law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, attorneys, and others.
Process, review, prepare, and retain or forward documentation, forms, reports, correspondence, and records within required timeframes and procedures.
Compile data for processing or department reports and maintain computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Use a personal computer and office software to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, and operate general office equipment as needed.
Communicate and coordinate with supervisors, County employees, court officials, attorneys, law enforcement, the public, and other individuals to review work status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Perform other related duties as assigned.