Job Title : Police Property and Evidence Specialist
Location : United States
Company : City of Santa Cruz, CA
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-05-15
Close Date : 2023-09-15
Class Title Police Property and Evidence Specialist Class Code 175 Salary $4,190.00 - $5,895.00 Monthly
Basic Function

Under general supervision, to receive, load, transport, verify, store, record, safeguard, release and dispose of evidence and other property booked into Police Department and maintain related property records, and perform related work as required.

The Police Property and Evidence Specialist handles a broad range of confidential and sensitive records, maintains the integrity and security of criminal evidence, including the handling of hazardous and bio-hazardous substances in a variety of containers and packaging.

Typical Duties

(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)

• Receives, records, classifies, stores, safeguards and releases/returns money and property, including evidence recovered, found and received from police officers.
• Receives, records, and processes narcotics, including legal disposal.
• Operates police computer terminals to extract criminal history information.
• Maintains files and records regarding property in custody and its disposition.
• Follows up with detectives regarding release and disposal of evidential and recovered property.
• Clears property/evidence for release/disposal by coordinating with investigating officer and prepares appropriate documentation, including reports and court orders.
• Maintains chain-of-evidence records of evidential property and testifies in court concerning same.
• Responds to citizen inquiries on property collected by the police.
• Hand-carries evidence, narcotics and biological samples to the Department of Justice lab for analysis.
• Researches, clears, and makes appropriate disposition of unclaimed and nonreturnable items.
• Transports property to and from a warehouse and other storage locations.
• May drive police vehicles on occasion as required.
• Transports and delivers equipment and supplies as required.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to variable temperatures, confined work spaces and heights; strong unpleasant odors, infectious bio-hazardous materials such as blood, urine and semen; dust, pollens, chemical irritants; toxic substances; individuals who may be hostile and abusive; evidence that may be disturbing such as homicide evidence. Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy and bulky items. Position requires the ability to drive motorized vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Basic office practices and methods, and computer equipment and applications.
• Filing and record-keeping systems.

Abilities:

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Effectively communicate with various people contacted as part of the assigned job.
• Use computers for word processing and information storage and retrieval.
• Maintain neat and accurate records.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Pass a background investigation.

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with any required licenses is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following:

• High school graduation or tested equivalent; and
• One year of experience that has included substantial filing and recordkeeping responsibilities.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of Police work preferably supplemented by successful completion of college level courses in Police Science.
• Knowledge of safe methods of handling, storing and safeguarding of property and materials, including hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of computer terminal operations pertaining to police property and evidence.
• Willingness and ability to perform call back or emergency work as required.
• Maturity and stability to be able to handle a variety of properties including narcotics, valuable goods and merchandise, weapons and related.

Class Detail

Reports to: Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant Supervises: Non-supervisory Bargaining Unit: Service Classification No.: 175 Date of Issue: 7/76 Supersedes: 7/14 Update: 5/19

SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7/14/18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See MOU for salary practices. UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union. APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment . Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. LEAVE Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year. Sick – 12 days/year Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents) Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period. Life – City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy. Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan. RETIREMENT All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Accident Protection Insurance Bilingual Pay if required by position Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance Direct Deposit Discount Bus Pass Program Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years) In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan) Shift Differential Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement
The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees.

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