Property Room Technician

Receives, stores, and releases items in the police property room. Maintains records of items for the police property room. Receive, store, record, and issue articles seized as evidence or recovered and found property; Prepare record of articles received including description of article, name of owner, and reason for retention; Record storage bin location number and tag item for retrieval; Issue property retained for evidence to the officer at the time of trial; Telephone property owners when identified and release stolen property to owners; Prepare reports for a number of items received and released; Move items to and from storage bins using hand truck as needed; Assist police officers or owners in loading and unloading property; Dispose of property following case disposition; Testify in criminal trials concerning evidence control; Perform related duties as required. Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years of experience maintaining records for storage or warehousing of materials of a sensitive nature; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following: Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor convictions, an Open Arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and family violence convictions. Physical exam required

Valid Drivers License Required Knowledge of:

Office practices; methods of properly receiving, storing, and issuing materials.

Ability to:

Learn and apply practices to preserve the chain of evidence; Maintain accurate records; Exercise judgment in storing and issuing sensitive materials; Work effectively with the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel; Type 35 words per minute; Communicate effectively with others; Maintain confidence of the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel in the integrity of criminal evidence; Pass an extensive background investigation to receive security clearance; Exercise excellent judgment and responsibility in storing and issuing sensitive materials. Physical Requirements Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds Frequently stand and walk during a shift Frequently climb ladders, stairs and other inclined surfaces Push and pull objects Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees Frequently move entire body along a surface in a crawling motion Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing Place arms above, at or below shoulder height