Download application form here:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine non-sworn law enforcement functions in support of the Police Department; to maintain, secure and store a variety of property and evidence; to respond to citizen requests and provide information as required; to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS:
The following tasks are typical for the positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

1. Maintain the chain of custody, integrity, security, and inventory of evidence and miscellaneous property; receive, log, store, maintain, package and return evidence according to destruction and return procedure and law; transport evidence for testing analysis



2. Maintain proper storage of property and evidence and accurate records of disposition; prepare evidence and property for auction or destruction as required.



3. Collect, input and maintain various crime statistics



4. Operate automated systems to enter and retrieve police information and to communicate with local, State, and Federal agencies.



5. Provide assistance to sworn officers in collecting and processing evidence and miscellaneous property; if trained compare lifted prints to known prints for possible match.



6. Perform police records technician maintenance duties as may be required from time to time.



7. May serve as matron when trained in conducting strip searches of transporting female prisoners. Incentive pay is provided for matron training and availability



8. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Laws and regulations governing the storage, documentation, release and disposition of evidence and property.



• Principles and practices of filing and record keeping.



• Methods and techniques of report preparation.



• Principles and practices of data entry.



• Basic principles and practices of police records maintenance.



• Fingerprint applicants on automated system.



• Maintain supplies and equipment.



• Transport persons, documents, and equipment as required.



• Conduct department tours.



• Perform related duties and responsibilities.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain a secure and organized evidence and property custody system



• Maintain accurate records, indexes and files.



• Assist in the identification of fingerprints.



• Operate various office equipment including a computer and printer



• Prepare clear and concise reports



• Perform general police records maintenance functions.



• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.



• Established and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.



• Basic typing/keyboarding use.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and education/training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience
No experience is required. The department will provide training

Education/Training
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Environmental Conditions
Typically office environment; certain duties may require some field work.

Physical Conditions
Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.