Police Property And Evidence Specialist

• Receives, records, and processes narcotics, including legal disposal.
• Researches, clears, and makes appropriate disposition of unclaimed and nonreturnable items.
• Maintains chain-of-evidence records of evidential property and testifies in court concerning same.
• Maintains files and records regarding property in custody and its disposition.
• Transports property to and from a warehouse and other storage locations.
• Hand-carries evidence, narcotics and biological samples to the Department of Justice lab for analysis.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.
• Clears property/evidence for release/disposal by coordinating with investigating officer and prepares appropriate documentation, including reports and court orders.
• May drive police vehicles on occasion as required.
• Operates police computer terminals to extract criminal history information.
• Responds to citizen inquiries on property collected by the police.
• Transports and delivers equipment and supplies as required.
• Receives, records, classifies, stores, safeguards and releases/returns money and property, including evidence recovered, found and received from police officers.
• Follows up with detectives regarding release and disposal of evidential and recovered property.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to variable temperatures, confined work spaces and heights; strong unpleasant odors, infectious bio-hazardous materials such as blood, urine and semen; dust, pollens, chemical irritants; toxic substances; individuals who may be hostile and abusive; evidence that may be disturbing such as homicide evidence. Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy and bulky items. Position requires the ability to drive motorized vehicles.

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with any required licenses is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following:

• One year of experience that has included substantial filing and recordkeeping responsibilities.
• High school graduation or tested equivalent; and

Classification No.: 175

Date of Issue: 7/76

Supersedes: 7/14

Update: 5/19

SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7/14/18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See MOU for salary practices.

UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union.

APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.

Sick – 12 days/year

Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time

INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)

Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.

Life – City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.

All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Accident Protection Insurance

Bilingual Pay if required by position

Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Direct Deposit

Discount Bus Pass Program

Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care

Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)

In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)

Shift Differential

Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement