1939-Police Evidence Technician

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Police Evidence Technician

Job Code: 1939

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs responsible work in receiving, processing, maintenance, and releasing Police property and evidence, such as narcotics, monies, hazardous materials, and all types of weapons.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 1939 Police Evidence Technician is distinguished from the 1934 Storekeeper as Police Evidence Technicians are responsible for the processing and maintenance of Police property and evidence. Class 1939 Police Evidence Technician is distinguished from the 1940 Police Evidence Supervisor as the latter is first-line supervisor that has responsibility for supervising personnel engaged in Police property and evidence processing and maintenance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Receives, processes, logs, stores, and transports evidence and property, including narcotics, monies, hazardous materials, and all types of weapons.

2. Maintains evidence and property; secures items from theft, loss, or contamination; ensures items can be located in a timely manner.

3. Releases evidence and property to law enforcement and courts for investigative purposes or lab analysis; releases property to their legal owners.

4. Disposes of evidence under the direction and approval of the Investigative Units, including firearms, illegal contraband, narcotics, and other obsolete evidence.

5. Determines which disposed items are to be destroyed; which are to be retained for charitable contributions; and which are to be auctioned by the City.

6. Receives, maintains, and disburses Police equipment, including uniforms, badges, and radios.

7. Provides information to the public and others regarding property and evidence.

8. Provides court testimony as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Procedures and techniques of evidence and property handling and storage; relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and policies related to the collection, recording, identification, preservation, and destruction of evidence in criminal and civil cases including weapons, narcotics, and cash; and safety procedures for the proper handling of weapons and narcotics.

Ability or Skill to: Read, comprehend, and apply applicable laws pertaining to the holding, releasing, and destroying of evidence; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with law enforcement, members of the public, and in a court setting; maintain large amounts of evidence in a systematic fashion; and maintain accurate records and files.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in a distribution center or warehouse in which the duties consisted of ordering, receiving, stocking, inventory control, and issuing large and varied quantities of supplies, materials, and equipment. This experience must be in an institutional organization or a large, major commercial operation, or similar setting.

License and Certification:

Must obtain certification as an Evidence Specialist from the International Association for Property and Evidence within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE:

08/18/23

AMENDED DATE:

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

BUSINESS UNIT(S):

COMMN

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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