Police Property and Evidence Technician

Gila River Indian Community; Sacaton (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Holiday leave

Sick leave

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Gila River Indian Community seeks a Police Property and Evidence Technician in Sacaton, AZ. You will manage the chain of custody, store and inventory evidence, and assist in releasing items for court or testing, while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will perform duties including labeling, cataloging, securing evidence, and destroying narcotics per policy. Requires high school diploma or GED and tribal driving permit eligibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and tribal laws and regulations.
• Police procedures for impounding and safekeeping of property.
• Computers and software proficiency.
• Basic firearms operation knowledge.
• Modern photography techniques and equipment including video.
• Ability to follow handling, retrieval and disposal procedures.
• Ability to store, secure and account for sensitive property.
• Ability to work independently and with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Receives, catalogs, labels, and safeguards chain of custody for evidence.
• Ensures safe handling of hazardous materials and proper disposal.
• Releases evidence to authorized personnel as needed.
• Reviews security controls and alarms; makes recommendations.
• Conducts property and evidence inventories for accountability.
• Updates guidelines to address legal changes affecting storage.
• Destroys narcotics and unclaimed firearms per procedures after authorization.
• Locates owners and returns property as directed.
• Attends training to stay current on issues; performs related duties.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Police Property and Evidence Technician

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Number: 25-141

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Department

Gila River Police Department

City

Sacaton, AZ

Location

637 W. Gu U Ki Street

Area of Interest

Public Safety

Salary/Hourly Rate

$18.61 - $29.01 / Hourly

Tribal Driving Permit Required

Yes

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The Police Property and Evidence Technician is responsible for preserving the chain of custody and security of hazardous/non-hazardous evidence and non-evidential property received from law enforcement personnel. Receives, logs, packages, stores, inventories, issues and assists in the release or disposal of adjudicated materials. Releases, transports, and issues evidence for the purpose of performing laboratory tests and/or for use during court proceedings or for law enforcement purposes.

Essential Functions

• Receives, reviews, catalogs, labels, tags, marks packages and documents; safeguards integrity of the chain of custody.
• Ensures hazardous materials are appropriately handled, identified, stored, transported and legally disposed of.
• Releases items of evidence to authorized law enforcement personnel.
• Reviews security controls and alarms and makes recommendations as needed.
• Conducts inventory of property and evidence as required to ensure safeguarding of and accurate accounting of all items stored.
• Conduct needs assessments, updates and implements guidelines and policies and procedures as directed, to accommodate legal changes impacting the submission and storage of evidence.
• Destroys narcotics and unclaimed and unsold firearms in accordance with prescribed procedures and after authorization from Tribal Law office.
• Attempts to locate owners of property and returns property to owner as directed.
• Attends meeting and training sessions to remain updated on job specific issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of police procedures for impounding and safekeeping of property.
• Knowledge of computers and software.
• Working knowledge of firearms operation.
• Basic knowledge of modern photographic techniques and equipment, including video.
• Ability to understand and follow handling, retrieval and disposal procedures carefully.
• Ability to implement storage, security and accounting procedures for items of a sensitive nature and/or valuable impounded property.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to display discretion and integrity in the performance of duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, and call outs.
• Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, reach, and climb (stairs or stepladders).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

Required Experience and Training

High School diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years' experience performing responsible clerical work, police work, and/or warehousing and inventory control.

Additional Requirement

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.
• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator's permit. Valid state driver's license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.

Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position

Reports to Chief of Police or designee

Benefits

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Preference Categories

• Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)
• Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
• Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)
• Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING SUBMITTED.