Salary Range: $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.70 - $27.26 Hourly
Why do I see two salary ranges?
The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.
City of Greeley's Total Rewards
The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.
Job Summary:
Property Evidence Technicians are responsible for receiving, storing, releasing, and disposing of property obtained by the Greeley Police Department. The Technician maintains security and chain of custody on all items submitted whether they are evidence, found property, or submitted for safekeeping. Responsible for maintaining both written and computer documentation of all property transactions. Property Evidence Technicians work and interact with numerous Law Enforcement agencies, attorneys, citizens, and other business partners.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver license.
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain clear, concise, and complete records.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Ability to handle detailed work, maintain a high level of accuracy and thoroughness of records, and follow detailed instructions.
- Ability to problem solve and exercise sound judgement and confidentiality.
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with co-workers and the community.
- Knowledge and ability to operate computers and various programs to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other software.
- Ability to properly operate or use the following equipment: motor vehicle, dolly, ladder, hydraulic lift, and hand tools.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of the department and those involved with the department.
- Ability to drive a city vehicle or personal vehicle for business purposes.
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks, interruptions, and stress.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for logging in the evidence and property received and enforcing department policy about the proper packaging of all items.
- Coordinates with department personnel to correct any inaccurate or incomplete submissions.
- Ensure the laws of evidence, General Orders, and Standard Operating Procedures regarding the handling of evidence and property are followed.
- Respond appropriately to inquiries regarding items held by the department; including authorization verification to release evidence to appropriate persons.
- Assist officers, investigators, and employees in obtaining evidence from storage to view, take to court, release to owner, or for other purposes.
- Assist citizens by phone, email, or in person.
- Release property to their rightful owner.
- Dispose of property, including hazardous property or materials, in accordance with policies, procedures, and retention schedules. May require participation on the destruction team, and operation of a city vehicle.
- Transfer evidence to and from the Regional Lab.
- Research case information in preparation for release, auction, or disposal of property.
- Copy and transfer digital media files for the District Attorney, Investigators, and the public while ensuring chain of custody and integrity.
- Conduct and assist with evidence viewings with attorneys and their representatives.
- Input data, track and review evidence and property records, and research case disposition for future disposal.
- Manage and handle high liability items such as firearms, money, drugs, jewelry, and biohazard materials such as blood and other bodily fluids.
- Testify in court cases relevant to the chain of custody of evidence and department policies.
- May prepare routine reports or correspondence.
- Clean areas exposed to biohazard materials using the proper protective gear and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Work is primarily performed indoors in a warehouse environment with concrete floors.
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant images, documents, or other items which could be considered disturbing..
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
- Vision must be sufficient to read a variety of material and complete paperwork, distinguish color, and computer screen.
- Heavy lifting with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to carry, pull, push, reach, climb, crawl, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, and squat.
- Exposure to a wide range of chemicals, solvents, and other solutions, including some noxious items.
- Some work will be outdoors in various weather conditions and temperatures.
- Exposure to biohazard materials.
Travel
- Approximately 10% flexible, local travel required..
EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.