Preference will be given to those with previous law enforcement experience.
DEFINITION: The Property & Evidence Technician I/II performs administrative and technical duties associated with the maintenance, control, and disposal of property and evidence within the Police Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Police Chief. Technical or functional supervision is also provided by higher level personnel.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: The Property & Evidence Technician I is the entry level class in the Property & Evidence series. This class is alternately staffed with the Property & Evidence Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher-level class after gaining the knowledge, skills and experience that meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. The Property & Evidence Technician II is the journey level class within the Property & Evidence series. This class provides higher-level, more technical and varied support, and may also be expected to assist in the oversight and training of less experienced personnel.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Property & Evidence Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent. College level course work in criminal justice or related field is desirable. Property & Evidence Technician II: High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college level course work in criminal justice or related field.
Property & Evidence Technician I: One (1) year, full-time equivalent, of experience involving public contact. Property & Evidence Technician II: Two (2) years experience in performing evidence collection, and property and evidence management in a law enforcement agency.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license. Possession of a POST Property Management certificate highly desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work a variety of shifts, weekends and holidays. Position will be required to wear a uniform. An employee must successfully pass a background investigation. The background investigation is required on all non-sworn Police Department personnel who will have access to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Some stooping, lifting up to 35 pounds, climbing, working at heights, standing, walking, and sitting for periods of time and inspecting confined areas; travel to attend a variety of meetings and trainings.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Work in an laboratory, office and field environment, pertaining to crime and fire; exposure to chemicals, human body fluids, odors, decomposing matter as well as narcotics, explosives, weapons and hazardous materials.
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California's Golden Dream is thriving in one of its newest cities. Incorporated in 1987, West Sacramento is a city designed and ready for business in the 80's. Yet its history dates back more than 100 years.
Like its cross-river neighbor, West Sacramento was first settled during the Gold Rush era. The early settlers soon learned that the real gold in the area was the incredibly rich delta soil deposited over the centuries by the Sacramento and the American Rivers. By the turn of the century the central valley of California was recognized as one of the premiere agricultural areas of the world. As Sacramento grew into a major city, West Sacramento, which was separated by the Sacramento River and a county line, retained its small town character and industrial base.
Today, West Sacramento is at the crossroads of California. Featuring its own deepwater port, two interstate highways, major North/South and East/West rail lines and a commercial airport nearby, West Sacramento is well connected to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the nation. And just a literal stone's throw away is downtown Sacramento, the seat of the government for the 6th largest economy in the world. Being a part of the Greater Sacramento community, we're on everyone's list as one of the fastest growing and most livable areas in the country.
Yet West Sacramento offers something that can no longer be found in many of California's cities - affordable land and housing. The average home cost is less than half of what a comparable home costs in metropolitan areas as little as 80 miles away. There is a small town atmosphere in West Sacramento, with traditional values and a healthy respect for business and industry.
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