City of Elmhurst
Property & Evidence Technician
Position Summary
Responsible for proper inventory, custody, security, storage and disposition of police evidence.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintains evidence (found and abandoned) and responsible for safekeeping property to ensure that individual items are secure from theft, loss, or contamination, and can be located in an efficient manner.
- Maintains property inventory reports with property chain of custody and notations of any and all actions associated with the property.
- Delivers, or arranges for delivery of, evidence to state and federal labs for testing or analysis as appropriate.
- Monitors status of evidence and property in custody, transferred temporarily for laboratory testing or analysis, and court presentation.
- Ensures the timely and legally correct notification of owners and the release/disposal of property recovered, found, or seized by the department.
- Compiles lists of property to be submitted to appropriate authority for an order of disposal.
- Coordinates the disposal of unclaimed property and special disposal of narcotics, explosives, biological specimens, biohazard materials and firearms.
- Performs case disposition research and enter and retrieve data regarding the classification and disposition of property items.
- Monitors and replenishes as necessary all property control supplies, packaging materials and biohazard personal protection equipment.
- Maintains all property storage facilities in a clean, orderly and efficient manner.
- Assists with forfeiture cases; prepares items for auctions.
- Prepares evidence for court to include copying of all audio and visual evidence.
- Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
- Performance of additional administrative or community service-related tasks as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- State and federal laws and regulations related to evidence and property management.
- Computerized inventory systems.
- Proper methods and procedures for receiving and storing evidence and property.
- Proper handling of weapons and biohazard materials.
- Law enforcement record keeping procedures and requirements as related to evidence and property management.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Techniques for working collaboratively with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
- Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
- Coordinating and maintaining a large inventory of evidence.
- Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
- Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
- Proper handling and disposal of biohazards.
- Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.
- Problem-solving abilities and effective communications skills with supervisors and coworkers.
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED; AND two (2) years of property control that includes property custodian, evidence technician, or working with evidence handling; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Salary & Benefits
- Grade: T2
- Salary range: $62,205 to $87,087
- FLSA Status: Non-exempt
- Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits (City contributes annually half the cost of the deductible to employee HSA), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at Elmhurst.org/jobs. This position will remain open until filled.
The City of Elmhurst is an equal opportunity employer.
