Administrative Technician - G115 Support Services

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking staff to provide administrative support to the Columbus Police Department, focusing on evidence handling, unit support, and vehicle records management.

The role covers evidence storage, security of chain of custody, witness testimony, and coordination with the Quartermaster and Motor Transport units. A high school diploma and relevant experience are preferred, with duties conducted on-site.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Responsibilities

• Receives and stores evidence in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Issues equipment to officers for their daily shifts and maintains records of items issued to officers.
• Assists with destruction or auction of property as appropriate.
• Maintain an active evidence file and protect chain of custody for court proceedings.
• Testify in court regarding chain of custody of items used in criminal cases.
• Receive and inspect department shipments; maintain records of clothing and equipment issued to officers.
• Maintain service records on all police vehicles; handle vehicle-related equipment disposal.

Skills

Knowledge of computer applications

Computer hardware basics

Body camera setup

Video surveillance systems

Video production & editing

Legal procedures & regulations

Downloading videos

Personal computer operation

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Evidence room equipment

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Columbus Police Department.

Evidence Unit

• Receives and stores evidence in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Issues equipment to officers for their daily shifts and assists in the maintenance of records showing items issued to officers on an individual basis.
• Assists with the destruction or auction of property as appropriate.
• Adequately maintain an active evidence file in accordance with accepted criminal justice practices.
• Secure evidence to protect the chain of custody for court or other proceedings.
• Provide evidence and information needed for court investigations.
• Testify in court in reference to the credibility of the chain of custody of items used in criminal cases.
• Dispose of accumulated evidence in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Hold auctions as needed or required in accordance with city and/or department policy.
• Dispose of guns, money, alcohol, jewelry, drugs, and other property in accordance with department policy, city ordinance, and state laws.

Quartermaster Unit

• Receive all shipments of supplies and equipment for the department.
• Inspect shipments for proper quantity and quality.
• Receive inoperable or unserviceable equipment and make arrangements for replacement, repair, recalibration or disposal as necessary.
• Prepare warranty claims and adjustments.
• Maintain records of clothing and equipment issued to individual officers and employees.

Motor Transport Unit

• Maintain records on the assignment of all police vehicles.
• Maintain records on all damaged vehicles, including recording whether vehicles are damaged through the fault of officers.
• Maintain service records on all vehicles assigned to the department.
• Receive, facilitate installation/maintenance, and dispose of vehicle-related equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and its components.
• Knowledge of the body cameras and know how to "set up" new cameras with the proper settings.
• Knowledge of audio/visual surveillance systems and software, body camera systems, patrol dash cameras, and digital family violence cameras.
• Knowledge of modern methods, concepts, practices, and principles related to video production and editing techniques, body camera technology, patrol dash cameras, and digital family violence cameras.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.
• Skill in downloading and copying video files.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational And Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. The work is typically performed in an office, warehouse, or outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grime, etc.

• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

What computer software programs are you proficient in using?

• None
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Word
• Other

Please expalin any work experience in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines and proofreading documents?

How many years of clerical and/or administrative experience do you have?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more
• Required Question