Evidence Technician

This position performs technical duties in the processing, storage, recording, and safeguarding of property and evidence to include forensic evidence.

• Receives, records, labels and stores property and evidence; ensures chain-of-custody procedures are followed; maintains strict inventory and record of all evidence processed.
• Maintains evidence in evidence vault or other storage areas.
• Performs safety inspections of all firearms submitted as evidence.
• Transports evidence to and from crime laboratories and off-site storage; maintains and operates a city vehicle for the transportation of evidence.
• Testifies in court trials to validate the chain-of-custody of evidence.
• Participates in regular and unannounced audits.
• Provides evidenciary copies of evidence to investigators, court personnel, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.
• Monitors all transactions of evidence.
• Facilitates the return of items to their owners upon the finalization of dispositions; implements the disposition of court orders to include auction, destruction, donation, or transfer of ownership; maintains related documentation.
• Stores, maintains, logs and verifies the weight of narcotics used of K-9 training.
• Maintains supplies used for the packaging and storage of evidence; makes purchases as needed.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations
• Knowledge of chain-of-custody laws.
• Knowledge evidence storage and security principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of the preservation and documentation of physical evidence.
• Skill in planning, organizing, analyzing, decision making, and problem solving.
• Skill in the storage and processing of evidence.
• Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment, including a computer, calculator, and office software applications.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in use of GCIC-NCIC terminal network.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.

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The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.