Property and Evidence Technician

Description

The Anaheim Police Department is seeking a to assist in receiving, storing, and releasing evidence, found property, safekeeping items, police property and cash.

This position will also assist with requisitions, storing, issuing and accounting for departmental supplies and forms; and maintaining accurate inventory records of all transactions.

Candidates must possess experience performing work in the receipt, issuance and records control of varied supplies and maintaining inventory control.

Incumbents must also be available to work assigned shifts, which includes nights, weekends, and regularly scheduled holidays .

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

This is the entry-level class in the property and evidence job series and performs the more routine tasks and duties. This position does not supervise.

The resulting list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and / or additional vacancies, including Part Time Property & Evidence Technician positions.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and / or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Maintain and issue equipment used by police officers and other authorized department personnel, such as cars, radios, flares, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, batteries, weapons, ammunition, office supplies;

maintains accurate inventory records of all such transactions.

Place orders to replenish office supplies; maintain records of expenditures from accounts; act as the liaison with the purchasing division on blanket purchase orders, delivery orders and master agreements.

Receive, store and maintain custody of evidence and other property; maintain accurate records and store all evidence and other property in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures.

Release evidence to officers going to court and for case study; upon authorization release property to rightful owners, including prisoners released from jail;

maintain comprehensive, complete and accurate records of each transaction and final disposition of property / evidence.

Accurately enter all property and evidence into the computerized inventory system; update records as required; develop and maintain proficiency in the basic operation of existing or evolving electronic computer programs, including department office and inventory software and databases;

prepare teletype requests to query serialized evidence, including firearms.

Conduct inventory of equipment and property on a periodic schedule; research and locate missing items; destroy or dispose of evidence and property in accordance with all applicable laws and procedures;

accurately update appropriate databases in a timely manner.

Handle, unload and store firearms; conduct lawful destruction of weapons as provided by law.

Safely deliver motor vehicles to and from repair facilities; maintain accurate inventory of police vehicles.

Respond to questions from the public and co-workers, over the telephone and in person, regarding the release of property and evidence;

assist other city employees with booking evidence and property.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Experience in : Performing work in the receipt, issuance and records control of varied supplies and maintaining inventory control.

Knowledge of : Basic math; basic material handling procedures; record keeping procedures used in the issuance, storage and control of material;

appropriate safety precautions and procedures; penal code, vehicle code and civil code regulations relating to the maintenance and disposal of property and evidence.

• Ability to : Maintain accurate records; operate a motor vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; operate a forklift and pallet jack;
• maintain filing systems; write legibly; understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision;

operate a computer terminal; input appropriate accurate information into the computerized inventory system; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License / Certification Required : Possession of a valid California Drivers License by date of appointment.

Environmental Conditions : Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents are regularly required to work with excessive heat as warehouse temperatures may rise above 100 degrees and excessive cold when entering freezers which are kept below 20 degrees;

dirt / dust and hazardous material.

• Physical Conditions : Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to stand, sit, walk; lift, carry, push and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds without the use of lifting equipment;
• operate a forklift; repeatedly climb stairs and ten-foot ladders, balance, stoop, twist, repeatedly bend, have finger dexterity, grasp;
• repeatedly move wrists; reach overhead, use both hands, legs / feet; speak, hear, touch / feel, have depth perception, color vision;

and see at a distance and up close.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under general supervision of the Property and Evidence Supervisor (sworn or non-sworn). Works under direct supervision of the Senior Property and Evidence Technician who gives directions and instructions and who reviews work in progress and completed work.

Supplemental Information

NOTE : Must be available to work assigned shifts, which includes nights, weekends, and regularly scheduled holidays.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 8, 2024 at 5 : 00PM . Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

Recruitment timeline :

• Orientation and Testing : Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
• Oral Interview : Tentatively scheduled for December 9, 2024.

The following background documents are required for non-Police Department employees and must be completed and brought to the oral interview.

Personal History Statement (PHS)

Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ) - copy link address and paste into your browser.

Required Documents

The selection process includes, but is not limited to, a skills assessment (i.e. written exam, typing, proofreading, etc.

oral interview, background investigation, polygraph examination, and a medical examination to include drug / alcohol screening.

The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and / or past use of drugs, driving and employment history.

Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation.

You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.

• Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
• Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA / ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
• Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
• A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
• Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
• Conviction of a hit-and run offense.
• Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application.
• Conviction of a felony crime.
• Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
• Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children.
• Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.

The following may result in disqualification :

• Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA / ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
• Prior nitrous oxide use.
• Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
• Illegal use of a hypodermic needle / syringe.
• A bankruptcy within the past three years of date of application.
• More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and / or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and / or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from competition.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug / alcohol screening).

The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and / or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communication by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer