0000004915.EVIDENCE REGISTRAR.DISTRICT CLERK CRIMINAL SECTION

Accountable for ensuring the proper care, custody, control, and safekeeping of items admitted as evidence, including receipt and storage. Releases evidence to/from authorized parties or disposes of evidence as appropriate (completing the chain-of-custody) and tracks evidence transfers.Education, Experience and Training:

Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program. Three (3) years of clerical or record

keeping work related experience or 45 hours of college credit or a combination of the two.

Special Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with others. Ability

to maintain accurate records and operate a personal computer. Must possess knowledge of

chemical and biological safe handling procedures. Must pass criminal background check.

Mandatory drug test prior to and during employment.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Routinely required to work in areas with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

Required to follow good laboratory practices and safety precautions in the use of personal

protective equipment. Requires manual dexterity, mobility, and visual acuity sufficient to

receive, transport, store, and release evidence. Requires moderate lifting. Must possess a valid

Texas driver's license.1. Receives evidence and ensures the proper care, custody, control,

and safekeeping of items admitted as evidence. Reviews all items

submitted prior to acceptance to determine if evidence meets

acceptance criteria; verifies submitters' information, which

includes: name, agency, billing entity, contact name and telephone

number, and case number. Verifies analysis requested and assigns

unique case and/or exhibit number; logs in evidence and securely

stores evidence. Organizes internal routing of evidence and

releasing and transporting of evidence to chemist.

2. Interfaces with submitting agencies and courts by answering

routine inquires regarding status of evidence in the analytical

process and refers other inquiries to appropriate personnel.

Receives court standbys and advises Chemist and Physician.

3. Maintains detailed records and active quality control/assurance

programs and assists in evidence audits. Documents the validity

and quality of the evidence handling process, ensuring legal

requirements are met and testifies as required. Assists in

developing written evidence handling procedures.

4. Cleans, organizes, and secures evidence storage area; properly

stores items into storage area maximizing the use of available

space.

5. Assists with functions in other sections by answering telephones,

filing, preparing and sending evidence to reference laboratories,

and assisting with laboratory billing functions.

6. Performs other duties as assigned and required by department. 1. Receives evidence and ensures the proper care, custody, control,

and safekeeping of items admitted as evidence. Reviews all items

submitted prior to acceptance to determine if evidence meets

acceptance criteria; verifies submitters' information, which

includes: name, agency, billing entity, contact name and telephone

number, and case number. Verifies analysis requested and assigns

unique case and/or exhibit number; logs in evidence and securely

stores evidence. Organizes internal routing of evidence and

releasing and transporting of evidence to chemist.

2. Interfaces with submitting agencies and courts by answering

routine inquires regarding status of evidence in the analytical

process and refers other inquiries to appropriate personnel.

Receives court standbys and advises Chemist and Physician.

3. Maintains detailed records and active quality control/assurance

programs and assists in evidence audits. Documents the validity

and quality of the evidence handling process, ensuring legal

requirements are met and testifies as required. Assists in

developing written evidence handling procedures.

4. Cleans, organizes, and secures evidence storage area; properly

stores items into storage area maximizing the use of available

space.

5. Assists with functions in other sections by answering telephones,

filing, preparing and sending evidence to reference laboratories,

and assisting with laboratory billing functions.

6. Performs other duties as assigned and required by department.