POLICE PROPERTY & EVIDENCE SPECIALIST

JOB
A civilian support position under the direct supervision of the Property and Evidence Supervisor. Responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the Property and Evidence Unit, including handling discovery requests, preparing destruction orders, and performing video and photo redactions to protect sensitive information from public disclosure while ensuring compliance with IPRA (Inspection of Public Records Act) requests. Performs related work as required. Regular duty hours are 0800 to 1700 hours, Monday through Friday, totaling a 40-hour workweek. Occasional overtime or schedule adjustments may be required. **This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. **

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may vary with specific positions; this list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary): Assist in receiving, inventorying, and organizing evidence and property itemsPrepare and process destruction orders in accordance with legal requirementsRespond to and organize discovery requests, to include all forms of digital evidence, for prosecutors and defense attorneysRedact audio, video, and photographic evidence to protect sensitive information from public disclosure in response to IPRA requestsAssist with the release and disposal of evidence and propertyMaintain chain of custody documentation and ensure accurate recordsConduct data entry and barcode logging into property management systemsAssist with transport of evidence to/from labs or other facilitiesMaintain security protocols and confidentiality at all timesSupport in the preparation for auctions or authorized disposalsAssist in clerical functions, filing, and maintaining case-related documentationPerform duties in accordance with department policy, city ordinances, and state lawHonoring subpoenas for court