DPS Evidence Technician

This is not a remote position.

Organization Background
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism. We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa.

DPS is comprised of the following divisions:

• Iowa State Patrol
• Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement
• Iowa State Fire Marshal
• Division of Professional Development and Support Services
• Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center
• Administrative Services Division

Job Description

• Transfer, receive, process, and store evidence from law enforcement personnel across the state and the DCI Criminalistics Laboratory; Review case submission information for completeness and accuracy, Label and store evidence within the evidence room using the appropriate databases and equipment.
• Coordinate purging and destruction of evidence in accordance with property evidence destruction procedures.
• Maintain required evidentiary databases; Conduct and/or assist in mandatory evidentiary audits pursuant to evidence property control procedures.
• Provide DPS personnel with assistance and information regarding property/evidence submissions.
• Coordinate the procurement of evidentiary related supplies for evidence room processing and storage, as needed. Coordinate the procurement associated with the maintenance of evidence equipment.
• Testify in court proceedings when requested.

Essential Functions

• Performs technical processing work in the receipt, preservation, storage, transfer, transport, and disposal of evidence submitted for analysis or held for criminal action; Performs related work as required.
• Operate and maintain facility equipment in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining the integrity, chain of custody, and security of evidence by adhering to policies and procedures.
• Testifies in criminal court proceedings regarding the chain of custody of evidence and property/evidence functions.
• Ensures evidence is properly packaged for receipt or transfer; Ensure proper evidentiary packaging and processing policies are maintained.
• Keeps DPS personnel apprised of the time frames required for examination, retention, or destruction of evidence and responds to requests from law enforcement and/or judicial proceedings regarding status of evidence.
• Prepares evidence or other material for disposal and conducts periodic evidence destruction following department procedures, when authorized.

- Adhere to Prop 19 - Property and Evidence Reference Manual.

• Perform heavy manual tasks and lift a minimum of 50 lbs in the performance of duties.

Additional Requirements
Possess and maintain a fork lift/people lift operator certification.
Possess and maintain a valid Iowa Driver's License.
The State of Iowa is an E-Verify Employer.
Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume within the NEOGOV application.
This is not a remote position.

Benefits
At the State of Iowa, we value our employees’ talents and backgrounds, and we are committed to your well-being beyond the paycheck. As a valued team member, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Paid Time Off:

• Vacation accruals that begin on day one and rollover on a yearly basis
• Unlimited sick leave accrual
• Nine (9) paid holidays per year

Insurance Options:

• Health – Affordable plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums
• Dental – Dental - Free for single coverage and affordable family coverage with access to a vision discount program
• Life* – $20,000 in life insurance free, with an option to purchase additional coverage (*depending upon Collective Bargaining Agreements)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – Available at no cost

Retirement:

• IPERS Retirement package offering a lifetime monthly financial benefit for vested employees. For every $1 an employee contributes, the state matches with $1.50
• Retirement Investors’ Club (RIC) offering a voluntary savings program including a State match of up to $75/month

Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs
To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage: Benefits at a Glance | Iowa Department of Administrative Services

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