Location: Flower Mound,TX, USA
Overview:
Under direct supervision of the Support Services Manager, responsible for performing technical duties related to receiving, processing, preserving, storing, and disposing of evidence and other property submitted to the property/evidence section. Completes Chain of Custody entries and testifies in court.WORK ACTIVITIES:
* Assists in maintaining Texas Best Practices standards and necessary documentation.
* Receives, logs, categorizes, and stores property/evidence impounded by police employees, including preparing evidence tags, barcoding evidence, logging information into the computer, ensuring chain of custody is maintained, and storing the property/evidence in the vault.
* Prepares evidentiary items for trial for officers. Locates and notifies property owners and assists the public with identifying and claiming property. Releases bicycles for donation and/or auction. Completes necessary documentation.
* Must stay informed and up to date on Texas Property Laws. Must be highly organized and knowledgeable of property management.
* Performs investigative research for proper disposition of evidence and completes documents required for disposal.
* Transfer abandoned/unclaimed property as appropriate for auction, diversion and/or charity.
* Transport disposed evidence to approved disposal sites.
* Releases property to citizens after research completed and confirmation.
* Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to property/evidence management
* Assists in maintaining medical disposal box. Assists in maintaining paraphernalia and drug bins.
* Assists with inventories and audits of all property and evidence as required by policy and Texas Best Practices.
* Regularly maintains (including cleanliness) property room, evidence lockers, work areas, and other supplies.
* Handles and deposits currency following established procedures.
* Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance. May be required to report after regularly scheduled work hours as needed.
* Assists other employees as needed.
* Adheres to personal safety, departmental policy, administrative orders, and state and federal law.
* Follows appropriate chain of command.
* Informs supervisor of all work activities.
* Performs other duties as assigned.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must have a valid Texas driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
* Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test, polygraph and psychological exam, and thorough background checks (including criminal history).
EDUCATION:
* High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
* One year of general office work experience is required.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
* Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and manual dexterity.
* Must be able to read, see, hear, talk, write, and sit for long periods of time; and enunciate clearly, precisely, and effectively with a pleasing voice tone quality.
* May be required to move various items weighing up to 52 pounds with the use of a dolly for assistance.
* Work is typically performed in both standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
* Potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, and criminal suspects.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of inventory management principles.
* Knowledge of evidence and abandoned property laws.
* Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
* Must have a working knowledge of or be able to be trained to utilize specific evidence tracking software.
* Must be able to read and interpret Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, lab reports, case dispositions, and other law manuals.
* Must have excellent English communicative skills to include spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
* Must be able to follow oral and written directives; administer multiple projects; prioritize and organize work assignments; and meet deadlines.
* Must be able to work in a team setting and foster a cooperative working environment which maintains a positive image of the department and promotes harmonious relations among employees or between employees and the public.
* Must work effectively and efficiently with citizens and the public and maintain a pleasant and friendly demeanor.
* Must maintain a strong customer service focused attitude.
* Ability to be on-call.
HIPAA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the Police Department's policies and procedures that impact their job duties. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.