Property and Evidence Technician

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Property and Evidence Technician to provide operational and administrative support to the Police Department. Responsibilities include receiving, documenting, storing, tracking, releasing, transporting, retaining and disposing of property and evidence in accordance with procedures and legal requirements.

The position offers a full salary range of $25.38–$35.97 per hour, with an expected pay scale up to $30.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining accurate records and handling time-sensitive transactions.
• Two years of related administrative or evidence control experience.
• Experience handling property and evidence in a law enforcement or public safety setting.
• Experience using a law enforcement CAD/RMS or similar records management system.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, store, track, release, transport, retain and dispose of property and evidence.
• Maintain accurate records and chain of custody documentation.
• Provide administrative support for routine departmental operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Postsecondary education in criminal justice or related field

Tools

CAD/RMS

Records management database

Job description

The Property and Evidence Technician works under the direction of the Administrative Operations Manager to provide operational and administrative support to the Police Department, with primary responsibility for property and evidence control functions. The position is responsible for receiving, documenting, storing, tracking, releasing, transporting, retaining, and disposing of property and evidence in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements; maintaining accurate records and chain of custody documentation; and providing administrative support for routine departmental operations. The full salary range for the Property and Evidence Technician is $25.38 - $35.97 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $30.13 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This is a two-year contract position.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

High school diploma.

Postsecondary education in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Experience Requirements

• Experience maintaining accurate records and working with detailed procedures, confidential information, and time-sensitive transactions.
• Two years of related administrative, records, property control, evidence control, law enforcement support, or other directly related experience.
• Experience handling property and evidence in a law enforcement or public safety environment.
• Experience using a law enforcement Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management System (CAD/RMS) or other records management database.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures related to receiving, storing, tracking, releasing, and disposing of property and evidence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments in a busy office environment with deadlines and interruptions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with department personnel, outside agencies, and members of the public.
• Ability to use standard office software and database systems.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and exercise sound judgment in routine matters.
• Ability to learn applicable laws, regulations, and departmental procedures related to property and evidence control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of property and evidence handling practices in a law enforcement setting.
• Working knowledge of chain of custody requirements and records retention practices.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice process as it relates to evidence handling and release.
• Knowledge of the reporting requirements and crime categories of the Jeanne Clery Act.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Operations Manager, the Property and Evidence Technician provides operational and administrative support to the Police Department, with primary responsibility for property and evidence control functions. The position is responsible for receiving, documenting, storing, tracking, releasing, transporting, retaining, and disposing of property and evidence in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements; maintaining accurate records and chain of custody documentation; and providing administrative support for routine departmental operations.