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City of Columbia, MO
Property and Evidence Technician - Police Department
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What they do
A Crime Scene or Forensic Science Technician collects and analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes. Carefully documents a crime scene and catalogues evidence collected. Conducts laboratory analysis of evidence gathered, uses computer databases to identify evidence, and uses findings to reconstruct crime scenes.
$66,195 / year median in Missouri
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Property and Evidence Technician
- Police Department City of Columbia, MO
- 3.8 Columbia, MO Job Details $18.87 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Research Driver's License Full Job Description The purpose of this job is to receive, catalog, store, and ensure appropriate transactions of legal evidence and property. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.
- This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of:
Records management. Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to crime lab standards, disposal of evidence, and statute of limitations of crimes. Evidence handling procedures and court procedures relating to custody of evidence. Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.Skill in:
Organizing and maintaining attention to detail. Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience. Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data. Maintaining complex records.Ability to:
Learn Police Department records system. Process and handle confidential information with discretion. Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely. Provide high levels of effective customer service. Render credible testimony. Work independently with minimal supervision. Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Multitask and prioritize workload. Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment. Focus on tasks. Work Environment- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
Office or similar indoor environment- Frequently or Often Outdoor environment
- Sometimes Vehicle
- Sometimes Warehouse environment
Frequently or Often Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate- Sometimes Individuals with known violent backgrounds
- Sometimes Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
- Sometimes Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Sometimes Communicable diseases
- Sometimes Fumes or airborne particles
- Sometimes Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
- Frequently or Often The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.