The City of Spokane is hiring a Police Evidence Technician I to perform entry-level work managing property and evidence for the Spokane Police Department (SPD), Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), and Spokane Valley Police Department, maintaining the chain of custody for all evidence, found/safekeeping property, and jail refused property, as well as court order surrender items.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

• Receives, stores, releases, transports, and maintains the security of items submitted, including firearms/other weapons, controlled substances and related contraband, currency, vehicles, chemicals, bio-hazardous items, etc. Assists in logging property and evidence in and out of the Property Facility. Assigns a storage location for items to ensure chain-of-custody. Provides depositions to attorneys and testifies in court regarding chain-of-custody.
• Acts as liaison to and responds to inquiries from citizens, SPD/SCSO, and other agencies regarding the disposition of property both in person and via phone. Notifies citizens when evidence is available for release.
• Assists in researching the disposal of evidence by utilizing multiple databases to ensure cases have been fully adjudicated. Works with Detectives, Sergeants, and Lieutenants for approval when necessary. Determines the value of property for resale or disposal. Ensures accuracy of records before the destruction or release of all items. Prepares items, including firearms for auctions in compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
• Works with Internal Affairs in the destruction of drugs and firearms. Transports items to various locations for destruction/disposal.
• Performs background checks for release of firearms in accordance with current federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as state/local behavioral health units. Utilizes multiple databases to review criminal history and make determinations regarding an individual's eligibility to possess a firearm. Consults with outside agencies concerning incomplete criminal histories.
• Performs safety checks on all firearms. Safely handles and may assist with test-fires on all eligible firearms to generate cartridge cases for entry into NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistics Information Network).
• Assists in building security, and controls access to secure storage areas. Assists in performing quarterly random audits of items in the Evidence Facility. Assists in reviewing inventory records with an Internal Affairs Officer and State Auditor.
• Performs maintenance duties to keep warehouse storage areas neat and orderly. Addresses areas that contain biological and chemical hazards on a regular basis, such as cleaning the drying room of unknown bodily fluids, vehicle storage areas of miscellaneous fluid leaks, and drug residue from a variety of surfaces. Assembles shelving and rearranges storage spaces as necessary. Maintains facility supplies and forms.
• Places vehicles on jack stands/roller pads (when applicable). Assists in the coordination of tow truck requirements for evidence vehicle movements and charges/jump-starts vehicle batteries.
• Operates various types of vehicles, forklifts, man lifts, material handling equipment, computers, and standard office equipment.

• Performs related duties as required.

   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience in a law enforcement agency using a records management system OR a National Crime Information Center (NCIC)