Evidence Specialist

JOB
This Required Form must be UPLOADED into your application in the Attachments Section as the HCSO Required Forms when applying for a Sheriff’s Office position LINKEssential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SummaryUnder general supervision the Evidence Specialist supports the Sheriff’s Office by assisting in the evidence room with intake of evidence, evidence documentation, evidence transfers to laboratories, evidence pickups from outlying substations, and evidence dispositions. Individuals in this position serve at the pleasure of the current elected official.Supervision The Evidence Specialist is required to satisfactorily perform the above duties and will be evaluated for technical soundness, accuracy, completeness and organizationThe Evidence Specialist is responsible for carrying out assignments as instructedThe supervisor assigns work and decides the actions to be taken. The Evidence Specialist contacts the supervisor concerning deviations, problems and unfamiliar situationsGuidelinesThe Evidence Specialist uses judgment in interpreting and adapting precedents for specific cases or problems and analyses of the results. This position must have a strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, must follow directions, meet deadlines, have good attendance, be punctual, be reliable, be motivated, have initiative, have honesty, have integrity, be free from moral turpitude, and have a proper attitude. Employee must be available to communicate with others at all times.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prepare, collect, document, process, maintain and dispose of evidence in accordance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and/or ordered directivePrepare reports and other written documentation as neededProvide internal and external customer serviceCommunicate and assist law enforcement officials and others regarding evidence statusTestify in court as a witness as requiredReceives, collects evidence/property, maintain care, custody and control, and release or destroy evidence and any other stored property in accordance with established operating procedures (SOP)Develop evidence/property statistics and reportsResearch, locate, and return property to appropriate owner/custodian using established proceduresResearch, update, and modify law enforcement database information appropriatelyCollect, process, preserve, package, store, transport and dispose of hazardous material and bio-hazardous in accordance with established laws and SOPTransport evidence and property to authorized storage locations, laboratories, processing plants, and criminal court for trials while maintaining chain of custodyAssume care, custody, and control of evidence/property in accordance with established rules of evidence and proceduresTransport, arrange, coordinate, and facilitate the destruction and disposal of evidence/property in accordance with Texas StatutesPerform other duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Current Class C Texas Driver’s License