Police Evidence Technician

About the role

At the High Point Police Department, we are committed to protecting our city and building relationships with our community. Our team includes over 300 officers and professional staff who are passionate about serving others. As a proactive, data-driven agency, we take pride in being nationally recognized for excellence. Our department offers some of the finest in-house training in the country, along with numerous opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement. A rewarding career awaits you here. Join our team and play a vital role in keeping High Point a safe place to live, work, and visit.

Responsibilities

• Work is performed under general supervision.
• Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Provides excellent customer service to members of the department, public, and law enforcement community
• Receives, observes, and inspects submitted items to determine compliance with established standards
• Conducts follow up with personnel to address errors in submission or documentation procedures
• Utilize bar-coding RFID system for storage and movement accuracy
• Maintains computer records, documentation, and chain of custody for property/evidence items
• Transports items to forensic laboratory, and arranges shipping of items as needed
• Verifies currency accepted into evidence security, and conducts disbursements as necessary to citizens, School Boards, NC Department of Revenue, and Clerk of Courts offices as directed.
• Conducts inventories, audits, and inspections as required
• Prepares statistical reports related to duties as required
• Researches cases to determine adjudication status and candidacy for return/disposition
• Completes evidence destruction procedures through all stages to include research, transportation to disposal sites, and witnessing disposal methods
• Prepares items for public auction processes, arranges transfers, and maintains related documents
• Trains new officers and new crime lab employees in proper evidence packaging procedures and new developments or trends related to evidence security
• Communicates with the public, department members, court officials, and other law enforcement agencies daily via telephone, written communication, and email
• Assists District Attorney's office in trial preparation related to evidence and testifies as required
• Operates motor vehicle, multiple computer programs, police radio, and office equipment in performance of duties
• Maintains credentials for and utilizes multiple web-based systems in the performance of duties
• Works with a variety of hazardous items, including weapons, narcotics, body fluids, flammable and explosive material ensuring all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies
• Special requirements
• Education - High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Because of the confidential and sensitive nature of the work required, successful completion of a polygraph and background investigation is required.
• Valid d river's l icense.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be familiar with computer programs in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
• Must be able to work as a team with members of the Forensic Section
• Must understand and be able to manage a financial ledger of credits and debits
• Must be able to handle multiple ongoing projects, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently under general supervision
• Work requires the exercise of initiative and independent judgment while using established work methods and procedures.
• Learn applicable federal, state, and local criminal laws, codes, and regulations as it pertains to evidence matters
• Maintain storage, security, and accounting procedures for sensitive, valuable, and unusual items, supplies, and equipment, as well as confidential information related to cases
• Must obtain and maintain DCI certification from the State of North Carolina

Requirements

• Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information

Benefits

Additional Information

Compensation Range $24.19 - $30.99 Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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