Property & Evidence Technician

City of Greenville•Greenville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greenville Police Department is seeking a Property & Evidence Technician to join their team! In this non-sworn role, you will be responsible for managing and preserving evidence, performing data entry, conducting research, and maintaining filing and inventory systems. Your primary responsibilities include the daily intake of evidence, reviewing and updating laboratory requests and firearms traces, and coordinating with officers and members of the public regarding the release of property.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 6 months experience in clerical work, inventory management, property and evidence management, or a related area
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding the care and disposition of evidence and property in the custody of the Greenville Police Department
Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures
Knowledge of court procedures pertaining to chain of custody testimony
Knowledge of modern police administrative practices and procedures
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Knowledge of customer service techniques
Skilled in organization and inventory management
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
Ability to maintain accurate records for chain of custody
Ability to maintain a perpetual inventory control system and to adjust or revise the system as needed
Ability to operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages
Ability to work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public
Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
Must possess and maintain a valid, current N.C. driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges

Responsibilities

Removes and checks in items from temporary lockers
Reviews keyed case information from officers and makes corrections and updates entries
Assigns locations and stores items of evidence and found property
Scans documentation into case reports
Contacts and sets appointments with citizens and other agencies
Releases property to owners, authorized personnel, and other departments
Contacts proper authorities regarding cases
Researches cases and completes petitions, affidavits, and court orders
Mails notification letters to owned and authorized persons
Creates manifest of items to be donated, sold, traded, turned over, or destroyed
Completes destructions and or release of property
Maintains chain of custody on all items and releases items in their custody
Presents evidence and testifies in court trials when necessary
Stocks supplies necessary for property storage and preservation of evidence
Adheres to departmental/city regulations, State statues, and Law Enforcement Practices
Assists with audits, inventories, and destruction of property and evidence
Interacts with other employees, and transfers items to the labs
Performs other duties and related work as assigned