This is a part-time benefitted position (20 hours per week).
*Effective July 2024 this position will receive a 2.0% base salary increase
The application window for this recruitment will close after two weeks or after thirty applications meeting the minimum requirements for the position are received, whichever comes first
THE POSITION
Under close supervision, the Assistant Evidence and Property Technician assists with the receiving, organizing, preserving, securing, transporting, and releasing of property and/or evidence; destroys hazardous material and narcotics no longer scheduled for use as evidence; testifies in court regarding chain of custody of evidence; prepares complex legal paperwork; and performs related work as required. Examples of duties are:
- Receives, tags, and stores property and/or evidence from crime scenes.
- Assists with preparing narcotics for analysis by the Department of Justice and county crime lab.
- Assists with researching case disposition and case files to determine the rightful owner of property.
- Releases property to others when appropriate.
- Types correspondence to victims, suspects, and reporting parties in response to requests for the return or destruction of property.
- Transports narcotics to the Department of Justice and county crime lab for analysis; destroys narcotics according to legal and administrative procedures and practices.
- Assists with completing Department of Justice checks on individuals who claim weapons.
- Obtains court orders for the destruction or return of property.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution, with major coursework in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.