Property And Evidence Technician

Summary: Under general supervision of the Property and Evidence Supervisor, the Property and Evidence Technician is responsible for the proper intake, retention and disposition of property and evidence and to protect the integrity of the evidence throughout the judicial process.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists City of Frisco investigators with tracking, scanning, printing of photographs and media, mailing and/or delivering evidence to the laboratory, and delivering cases to the Collin County and Denton County District Attorney office.
• Maintains CALEA accreditation standards to ensure the care, custody and control of property and evidence at all times.
• Prepares routine monthly inventory and intake reports for supervisor and upon request.
• Oversees destruction of narcotics and biohazard evidence in onsite drug terminator.
• Testifies in court as to property/evidence procedures on chain of custody.
• Conducts routine inventory of Property/Evidence Room.
• Conducts in-service property/evidence training for new police recruits and police department personnel.
• Receives and stores property and evidence impounded by City of Frisco Police personnel, including preparing evidence labels, bar coding evidence, logging information into IBRS computer software system, and storing the property and evidence in the secure property/evidence room, to include the safe, weapons vault and narcotics vault.
• Packages and transports firearms and weapons evidence for disposal.
• Releases property/evidence to City of Frisco Police personnel and other governmental agencies for presentation in court cases.
• Gathers, classifies, stores and prepares abandoned and seized property for city auction, donation, destruction, and departmental use.
• Researches reports and other databases to determine status of judicial cases and owners of property; attempts to locate owner, utilizing computer systems available; send certified letters, prepares court orders, and property release forms necessary for the disposal of property; returns property to owners; and updates log book and computer system to reflect disposal.
• Provides case information to citizens and coordinates property release to owners.
• Transfers evidence to the forensic labs and/or the Department of Public Safety (DPS) laboratories for testing.
• Prepares and makes cash deposits on open and disposed cases, makes deposits on narcotics seizures.
• Updates records and computer systems to reflect disposal.
• Coordinates destruction or disposal of abandoned and seized property.

• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Travels to pick up/deliver evidence, equipment, and supplies, and to attend meetings and training.
• Must work on-call hours during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Must be extremely organized and have the ability manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge of general office equipment and operational practices and procedures.
• Must be able to work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in following verbal and written directions.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing the custody and release of evidence and records.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of police department practices, policies and procedures for assigned area.
• Knowledge of the legalities of auctions and destruction of confiscated property.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware and software to maintain databases, files and records.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of administrative and routine department duties.
• Knowledge of storing and disposing of crime evidence and confiscated property including narcotics and weapons.

• Must possess valid State of Texas Drivers License.
• Must obtain Certificate of Attendance from the International Association for Property and Evidence, Inc. for Managing Property and Evidence in Law Enforcement Agencies course within first 6 months of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation, psychological and polygraph tests and/or post-offer physical agility exam.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and two years related property and evidence or law enforcement experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in municipal police department office and property storage facility and occasional outdoor environment.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, hostile environments, hazardous chemicals and fumes, body fluids, infectious diseases, air and water borne pathogens.