Public Safety Evidence Technician

Metro Nashville Airport Authority•Nashville, TN

1d•$28 - $48

About The Position

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, Nashville International Airport ® (BNA®) is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. The Airport generates more than $12.1 billion in total economic impact, supporting more than 76,000 jobs in the region and producing more than $647 million in state and local taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flynashville.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJasmine.Peebles%40flynashville.com%7Cb3e8a2cad2dc4d9f771208de06a6d0c4%7Ce1cd18f448e04f4799ed8569e0478a50%7C0%7C0%7C638955510686072377%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PvRjztR9wOsG8qk9AmroM3Y8awOZYMIZGAFCKHTF72I%3D&reserved=0]. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNashvilleInternationalAirport&data=05%7C02%7CJasmine.Peebles%40flynashville.com%7Cb3e8a2cad2dc4d9f771208de06a6d0c4%7Ce1cd18f448e04f4799ed8569e0478a50%7C0%7C0%7C638955510686098657%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qvUTAkk%2B0uWbDcznpRPkMkaOayIjg6axYKveVZ7MNkU%3D&reserved=0], X: @Fly_Nashville [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Ffly_nashville&data=05%7C02%7CJasmine.Peebles%40flynashville.com%7Cb3e8a2cad2dc4d9f771208de06a6d0c4%7Ce1cd18f448e04f4799ed8569e0478a50%7C0%7C0%7C638955510686113584%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dvF7%2B1kUnSVQxwmkj5vvLdUrTBkvucrSw4s%2FvREUWLo%3D&reserved=0] and Instagram: @FlyNashville [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fflynashville%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJasmine.Peebles%40flynashville.com%7Cb3e8a2cad2dc4d9f771208de06a6d0c4%7Ce1cd18f448e04f4799ed8569e0478a50%7C0%7C0%7C638955510686128257%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LslW7KWFanFbg9dX9RJEw3fVWkxPyJTwVFVSm7AiqqE%3D&reserved=0]. Learn more about New Horizon, our $3 billion growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbnanewhorizon.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJasmine.Peebles%40flynashville.com%7Cb3e8a2cad2dc4d9f771208de06a6d0c4%7Ce1cd18f448e04f4799ed8569e0478a50%7C0%7C0%7C638955510686142790%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4ciIUOb6Os%2Bccl0hpb6FnfX5bPcF2tuyes9pCVSdJDY%3D&reserved=0]. Job Summary: Under supervision general supervision of a Police Lieutenant or other assigned supervisory or management staff, performs responsible duties related to Department of Public Safety's digital and physical evidence, evidence collection, storage, transportation and final disposition. Responsible for the distribution, replication, transfer of body worn and in-car video digital evidence per supervisory or legal requests in accordance with department policy. Acts to protect the integrity of evidence throughout the judicial process, and to ensure compliance with all State and local laws regarding the storage and disposition of property and evidence.

Requirements

Modern office equipment and procedures including use of a variety of software applications.
Proper use of various law enforcement databases and software.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations related to the collection, storage, and disposition of evidence including the proper handling of guns, drugs, money and digital evidence.
Courtroom protocol, including methods and practices of providing testimony.
Safety regulations related to the proper handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials and biohazards.
Principles and practices of records management systems including inventory techniques.
Advanced techniques and practices of chain-of-custody rules used in law enforcement property and evidence processing, storage, and disposition.
Customer service principles
Regulations: Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining evidence collection and disposition
Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Reading Comprehension: Skill in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Independence: Develops one's own ways of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and depends on oneself to get things done.
Judgment and Decision Making: Skill in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Problem Solving: Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Database Management: Skill in establishing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and other applicable computer software applications.
Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.
Effectively receive, process, handle, store, and dispose of evidence and property.
Review documents related to department operations; observe, identify, and problem solve procedural issues.
Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, court orders, dispositions, and evidence releases.
Learn basic techniques and practices of chain-of-custody rules used in law enforcement property and evidence processing, storage, and disposition.
Know, understand, interpret, and explain department and program policies and procedures.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Learn to understand, access, and accurately interpret information from various law enforcement computer systems.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Preserve confidentiality of sensitive materials.
Use a computer and a variety of software applications.
Plan and organize workload.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Use independent judgment and personal initiative.
Effectively testify in court, as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a related field of study
Less than 2 years clerical or administrative experience preferable in a law enforcement setting.

Responsibilities

Processes requests from the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) Legal department for body worn or in car video per supervisory or legal requests; copies, prepares and maintains confidential and evidentiary documents, CDs, DVDs, storage or hard drives, photographs, other evidence and prepares transmission of digital evidence; coordinates with appropriate staff for the transfer and review of such evidence; prepares evidence for court and documents chain-of-custody.
Collects, receives, documents, categorizes, reviews, and verifies a wide variety of property and evidence, including but not limited to, hazardous and toxic materials, chemicals and substances and firearms, determines and arranges transportation of evidence for additional outside analysis or storage, while maintaining a complete chain-of-custody.
Receives requests from the public and outside agencies; provides information regarding procedures for obtaining property and evidence and laws governing release.
Performs research, determines ownership, and if evidence can be released or destroyed in compliance with department policies, procedures, and State laws; obtains authorization and arranges for the destruction and disposal of property and evidence including hazardous and toxic materials, chemicals, and substances; prepares correspondence to property owner for the release of property.
Maintains a variety of records regarding the receipt, storage, release, and destruction of property and evidence.
Assists in the audits of multimedia evidence, as directed, to ensure compliance with the applicable laws, policies, and CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) standards.
Ensure monthly video reviews/logs are completed by each shift’s Lieutenant to ensure CALEA compliance.
Ensure daily test video review logs/reports are complete by shift Lieutenants to ensure CALEA compliance.
Assists with audits of property and evidence room performed by assigned department personnel, verifying location; arranges for and participate in narcotic, guns, and money audits.
Reviews and documents proper usage/function of recruit body worn cameras while the recruit is in training and not assigned to shift.
Redacts bodycam and in-car camera videos as required by policy prior to their release.
Maintains physical and digital records and storage systems and keeps them in an organized manner.
Maintains the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information obtained or reviewed.
Maintains legal custody and control of the property and evidence room card access; moves and shifts property and evidence as required to maintain storage levels; requisition materials and supplies, as necessary.
Uses safety precautions and follows Department of Public Safety procedures to properly handle firearms, weapons, chemical samples, blood, DNA, narcotics, syringes, toxic materials, money, valuable items, illicit material, and alcoholic beverages to prevent injury, avoid contamination, and assure chain-of-custody.
Works with sworn personnel to facilitate victim viewings of property and evidence, ensuring the safekeeping and chain-of-custody of said property and evidence.
Testifies in court regarding handling and chain-of-custody of evidence.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other MNAA employees, other agency representatives and the public using principles of good customer service.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
Follows all safety regulations.
Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).