Police Property Evidence Technician

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $32.36 - $35.96/hour

JOB SUMMARY
A Property Evidence Technician for the Lakewood Police Department is a safety sensitive position, exercising a high degree of accuracy, discretion, trust and confidence. The primary functions of this position are to receive, record, secure and store property and evidence as well as record and document the chain of custody of all property and evidence. Additional responsibilities include assisting Agents and Detectives with investigative requests and answering internal and external customer inquiries over the telephone, front counter and property release window. Transports evidence to/from laboratories and court, prepares and conducts evidence views with investigators and attorneys, maintains inventory of property and evidence, and performs relocation and release and destruction of property and evidence in accordance with law, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Responsible for intake, booking, safe storage, handling, and disposition of property and evidence. Items can potentially be large, bulky, oversized and/or heavy.
• Follows department and judicial district procedures and guidelines, as well as all applicable laws in the maintenance and disposition of property and evidence.  
• Responsible for owner notification of personal property available for release.
• Data entry of pertinent information and notes as it relates to property and evidence.
• Orders property and evidence supplies as needed.
• Coordinates and completes destruction of illicit drugs and controlled substances.
• Conducts an annual inventory of property and evidence.
• Responsible for review and update of evidence disposition notices.  
• Testifies in court cases as directed by subpoenas.
• Transports evidence to/from various laboratories for analysis (includes transportation of biohazards and potentially hazardous chemicals).
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess and implement logical decision-making skills
• Adapt to changing work conditions
• Be detail oriented in all assigned duties and tasks
• Be confident in applying problem-solving skills using deductive reasoning
• Ability to work effectively and exercise discretion in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, organizational and communication skills
• Work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Work any and all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays as work demands
• Maintain positive, professional and respectful working relationships with a diverse population among various levels of management under a variety of situations
• Competency in Microsoft suite of software applications is desirable
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
• Must be punctual, reliable and dependable

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received: Receives direct supervision from the Property Services Supervisor

Supervision Given: None

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Twelve or more months of general office experience with emphasis on customer service, data entry, and task or activity planning and coordination.

Certification/Licenses/Specialist Training

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Ability to become NCIC/CCIC certified within six-months of hire
• Ability to become a notary public if requested by supervision
• Ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator within six-months of hire
• Ability to operate a vehicle
• Ability to successfully pass the following:
  • Attention to Detail Computer test
  • Polygraph examination
  • Psychological examination
  • Oral board and/or telephone interview
  • Background investigation
  • Driving history evaluation
  • Criminal history evaluation
  • Reference checks
  • Urinalysis drug test
  • Pre-placement physical examination

THIS IS A NONSWORN CIVILIAN POSITION.

THIS IS NOT A CSI POSITION.

THIS POSITION DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY POST-CERTIFICATION TRAINING.

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physicalstandards and certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy Work: Exerting over 50 lbs up to 100 lbs occasionally, and up to 50 lbs frequent, and 10-20 lbs constantly to move objects

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance
• Sit, stand or be stationary
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain
• Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
• Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc.
• Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
• Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain

Environmental Conditions may include

• Confined spaces
• Extreme cold or heat
• Frequent vibrations due to equipment use
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Moderate to extremely loud noise environment
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Wet or humid conditions
• Work in high, precarious places

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Comprehension

Must be able to comprehend and apply policies, procedures, federal, state, and local laws and City ordinances and interpret and apply those regulatory requirements to a multitude of work activities. 

Must be able to follow supervisor’s oral and written instructions and complete assignments in a satisfactory and timely manner.

Language Ability

Must be able to speak and write the English language clearly and concisely to communicate with callers/visitors, police personnel and co-workers and to provide testimony in court.

Reasoning

Ability to apply good judgment and decision-making on a daily basis and respond effectively to changing conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position combines daily duties at approximately 50% in the office and 50% at an off-site warehouse.

• Work assignments involve daily responsibility for firearms, money, and controlled substances.
• Physically demanding tasks are present handling and transportation of property and evidence on a daily basis.
• Occasional contact with potentially combative, verbally abusive, hostile and uncooperative customers.
• Experiences time related burdens due to deadlines and heavy workload.
• Work involves exposure to hazardous chemicals, distasteful and unpleasant odors, and biohazards.

EQUIPMENT USED

Telephone, Smartphone, Computer, Copier/Printers/Scanners, Money Counters, , Stair Ladders, , Bar Code Reader/Scanners, Digital Camera, Police Radio, Automatic Transmission Vehicles (including extended cargo van), NCIC/CCIC Terminal, Calculator, Scales, Electric Forklift, Carts and Dollies

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor. 

The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.