Evidence Technician I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the safety and protection of evidence and property coming to Sheriff for presentation of court cases.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. Receives, records, maintains and disposes of evidence in Sheriff's control; Provide receipts to persons making delivery of evidence and determine proper processing; Ensures delivery of evidence to persons or agencies qualified to perform processing; Notifies officer submitting evidence of processing or examination of evidence in a timely manner; Keeps and maintains comprehensive records of evidence submitted including removal, destruction, chain of custody and other pertinent records according to applicable statutes; Responsible for care and custody of evidence; Prepare court orders and performs related clerical duties; Safely handle bio-hazard material, firearms, and large amounts of money; Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Operate data entry equipment; sit for extended periods; communicate using speech, hearing and vision skills. Stoop, bend, climb and lift moderate weight.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Primarily inside office. Some outdoor work associated with inventory and evidence disposal. Some exposure of extreme cold in freezer. Exposure to bio-hazard material and narcotics fumes.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Department and State regulations relating to property and evidence used in court cases; forms used in processing, examining and releasing property and evidence.

ABILITY TO

Obtain and control custody of evidence; inventory and compare with records for any discrepancies; analyze and prepare complete and comprehensive accounting reports; establish and maintain working relationship with officials and employees; supervise subordinates; make routine decisions; make necessary changes in policy and procedure.

SKILLS:

Operate computer data entry equipment. Working knowledge of firearms to insure safe, unloaded condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED. Applicants must possess one year experience in inventory control AND one year of clerical experience including record keeping or accounting.

LICENSE:

Applicant must have a valid Florida Driver's License at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position.

ADDITIONAL

Must submit to and pass a thorough background investigation, computer voice stress analyzer examination, and physical/drug screen.