Temporary/Contractual-Evidence Technician - Police Department

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

This position is full time, 40 hours a week. After the applicable waiting period, the individual will be eligible for health benefits.

Responsible work in receiving, recording, maintaining, and protecting all evidence for the Police Department. Work is performed within established policies and procedures, exercising sound judgment in emergency situations. This position deals with access to sensitive police data and requires a high degree of confidentiality. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and the Police Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Processes, receives, identifies, and records all property and evidence received. Enters and maintains all information pertaining to property into computer.
• Maintains stores and makes copies of property receipts.
• Transports evidence to and from the crime lab, and maintains status reports and results.
• Notifies and returns items and evidence to the owners, per policy.
• Handles all phone calls pertaining to evidence.
• Maintains paperwork and documentation regarding the physical destruction of property.
• Verifies quantity and weight of found drugs. Prepares court orders for drug disposal and destroys drugs.
• Assists State Attorney’s office and maintains State Attorney notices on dispositions of cases. Testifies in court on dispositions as requested.
• Assists officers and detectives in handling evidence.
• Verifies case dispositions.
• Processes civil forfeiture items and paperwork generated by the Police Department.
• Responsible for storage and care of the items.
• Maintains three outdoor compounds maintained by the evidence department until legal proceedings are finalized.
• Transports seized vehicles to and from the compounds. Utilizes City vehicle for transporting evidence between crime scenes and the crime lab for analysis of the evidence, as requested.
• Inputs, accesses, and retrieves information from a computer.
• Prepares reports. Maintains records and files.
• Assists co-workers and performs related work as required.
• Other duties as may be assigned by Division Commander or Supervisor.

• Must obtain Evidence Specialist Certification through a department approved school within two (2) years from date of hire.
• Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License and maintenance of clean driving record.

• Knowledge of policies and procedures in the control of evidence.
• Knowledge of local and state laws that pertain to evidence.
• Knowledge of the Department and City's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to think and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for others.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed.
• Ability to operate computer equipment input and obtain information.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to keep complex records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, and the public.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.