Evidence & Property Technician

City-of-Tomball-1; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tomball is seeking an Evidence & Property Technician to maintain the integrity and chain of custody for evidence and property for the Police Department. Responsibilities include receiving, securing, preserving, and disposing of property, responding to crime scenes, documenting, collecting and packaging evidence, and processing items with various methods.

The role requires meticulous record-keeping, familiarity with Evidence.com and CAD systems, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Meticulous handling of evidence and integrity.
• Experience with chain of custody records and documentation.
• Familiarity with crime scene protocols and evidence collection.

Responsibilities

• Evidence and Property Management: Receive, secure, preserve, distribute, and dispose of physical evidence and property.
• Maintain a detailed and accurate record of all evidence and property transactions.
• Crime Scene Investigation: Respond to crime scenes, document, collect, and package evidence.
• Fulfill requests for evidence from the District Attorney's Office and FOIA.
• Create and send destruction orders to DA for approval and dispose of items.
• Evidence Processing: Apply methodologies for processing depending on evidence.
• Contribute to team with other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Meticulous handling

Evidence databases

Written & verbal

Crime scene assessment

Community safety

Education

HS/GED

Tools

Evidence.com

CAD systems

E-trace

TrackIt

FOIA tools

CLEAR/TLO

Axon Evidence

NVMS 7000

Fingerprint scanner

Job description

The City of Tomball is accepting applications for the position of Evidence & Property Technician, this position plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and chain of custody for evidence and property within the Police Department. In addition to primary responsibilities related to evidence.Job Title: Evidence & Property TechnicianReports To: LieutenantFLSA: Non-ExemptPositions Supervised: NonePay Grade: T-120Evidence & Property Technician include but are not limited to the following:Evidence and Property Management: Receive, secure, preserve, distribute, and dispose of physical evidence and property. Maintain a detailed and accurate record of all evidence and property transactions.Crime Scene Investigation: Rapidly respond to crime scenes, documenting, collecting, and packaging evidence. Conduct detailed scene marking, photography, videotaping, sketching, fingerprinting, and other relevant processes.District Attorney: Fulfill requests for evidence from the District Attorney's Office and through the Freedom of Information Act.Evidence Destruction: Create and send destruction orders to the Harris County District Attorney's Office for approval. Manage the proper disposal of items with post-judge approval.Evidence Processing: Utilize various methodologies for evidence processing, depending on the nature of the evidence. Stay updated on evidence processing techniques.Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.Success Framework. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.Meticulous handling of evidence, maintaining its integrity.Comfortable with databases like Evidence.com, CAD systems, and other department-specific software.Effective in both written and verbal communication, especially during high-pressure situations.Ability to assess a crime scene and determine the best methodologies for evidence collection.Display a commitment to community safety and service.Equipment and Tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.Microsoft Office, Zuercher (our CAD System) Dims/Jims (How to check charges, to see if Harris County Cases are dismissed, Ec.) E-trace (To look up serial numbers on guns to see the original owner), Track it (To look up and track sexual assault kits) Just FOIA (Freedom of Information Act, Open Records Requests), CLEAR/ TLO (Sites that enable us to look up personal information on subject, needing to return evidence or send a 90 day letter to) Axon Evidence.com (Uploading digital evidence for Harris County DA Requests) DPS Texas Secure Sex Offender Registry (maintain updated info on Offenders) NVMS 7000 (How we download station video), Harris County Fingerprint Scanner (uploading fingerprints to be matched within the Harris County Database) Knowledgeable in basic hand tools, reading measurements and scales. How to use and operate CSI equipment to include a variety of chemicals used for processing evidence, fuming chambers, drying chambers, vent hoods, cameras, video cameras, alternate light sources, metal detector, dig kit, cast impressions, filters, PPE, fingerprinting. Maintaining Telecommunicators License and training. Gray Key (Cell phone downloads).Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.May be required to work in high or dangerous places.Work may involve potentially life-threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemical/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.May be required to work in confined spaces.May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.May be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.* Physical Abilities. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colorsMust be able to lift up to 20 pounds.Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.SALARY RANGE:Hiring range - $48,436 - $51,827 ($23.29 - $24.92)Salary range - $48,436 - $68,779**Salary is dependent on qualifications and certifications**Education: HS_GEDExperience: No previous relevant work experience is required.Certifications:Licensing: Current Valid Texas Driver's License