Property and Evidence Clerk jobs in Sacramento, CA
Property and Evidence Clerk receives, records, stores, and safeguards evidence collected from crime investigations. Prepares records of articles according to chain of custody procedures and maintains evidence database. Being a Property and Evidence Clerk releases property or evidence being retained to designated party for court presentation or other disposition. Maintains storage facility and coordinates proper disposal of sensitive materials including narcotics, bio-hazardous materials, firearms, and explosives. Additionally, Property and Evidence Clerk typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Property and Evidence Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Property and Evidence Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Crime Scene/Property Evidence Specialist I/II
- City of Citrus Heights
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Citrus Heights, CA
PART_TIME
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Recruitment Timeline (Open Until Filled)
First cut-off date - Friday, April 5, 2024
Initial screening - Week of April 8, 2024
Oral panel -Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Job Summary
To perform a variety of non-sworn technical and specialized duties related to crime scene investigation and property and evidence management; to collect, process, and analyze physical evidence obtained from crime scenes; to receive, inventory, and maintain custody of property and evidence received or confiscated by the Police Department; and to assist investigative staff as required.- Respond to and process crime scenes, including securing the scene and evidence from contamination, collecting, identifying, and preserving evidence; search for and lift fingerprints; collect body fluids and clothing; interpret blood splatter patterns; make plaster impressions; attend autopsies.
- Photograph, videotape, sketch, and diagram crime scenes to ensure documentation of crime scenes and evidence; prepare reports and maintain records of crime scenes and evidence collected.
- Process, evaluate, and analyze evidence and perform preliminary tests to identify various types of substances including narcotic and toxic substances; determine findings in comparing physical evidence; forward evidence for further examination and analysis as necessary.
- Process evidence for latent and known fingerprints; compare fingerprints with records on file; photograph, enter, and trace unknown fingerprints using the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
- Receive and maintain custody of property and evidence such as firearms, other weapons, toxic materials, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, money and other valuable items; arrange and lay out storage of property and evidence; and log and store all evidence and found-property in a secure, appropriate, and safe manner.
- Operate and maintain a computer database of property and evidence received and stored utilizing various inventory systems including barcoding; update and monitor the database to reflect an accurate record of chain of custody for all items; periodically audit inventoried materials to ensure integrity of holding system; release evidence to investigative personnel, crime laboratory, and District Attorney's office; and track movement of evidence through the investigative process, analysis, prosecution, and judicial systems.
- Locate and document found-evidence or recovered property; research criminal/property records using an automated computer system; respond to citizen inquiries related to stored property; release recovered and found-property to owners in accordance with applicable law and department procedures.
- Dispose of or destroy nuisance weapons and illicit material as directed or when court action has been concluded; research and process unclaimed and non-returnable items; prepare items and paperwork for auctions.
- Assist patrol and/or investigative staff as appropriate, including in service of search warrants to recover evidence.
- Prepare evidence, exhibits and reports for use in court; give testimony in court regarding evidence collection, fingerprints, photography, narcotics identification, laboratory test results and findings, as well as integrity of evidence chain of custody procedures.
- Prepare a variety of narrative and statistical reports related to crime scene processing, evidence collection, and property and evidence storage and custody.
- Order and maintain supplies related to evidence collection, and property and evidence storage and custody; operate and maintain a variety of specialized tools and equipment, such as video cameras, fingerprint identification equipment, photographic cameras and related film development equipment; stock and maintain fingerprint kits in patrol units.
- Coordinate with major crime laboratories; determine which evidence to refer and reason for the referral; prepare and deliver evidence for analysis and processing by others; receive, log, and distribute packages delivered to the department.
- Provide training to department personnel on crime scene protection, evidence collection, documentation, and processing without contamination, and related safety and technical methods.
- Work scheduled shifts, on call, overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as assigned or required.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Knowledge of:- Basic law enforcement theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
- Standard law enforcement information, communications, and record keeping terminology.
- Law enforcement record keeping and records management principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Pertinent local, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, City functions, policies, rules and regulations.
- Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Principles and practices of good customer service.
- Principles and practices of good team building and team leadership.
- Techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
- Principles and practices of safety, especially as applied to handling property and evidence from crime scenes.
Ability to:- Learn to collect, process, and analyze physical evidence obtained from crime scenes; receive, inventory, and maintain custody of property and evidence.
- Learn to receive, document, and preserve property and evidence; maintain the integrity of stored evidence and ensure chain of custody rules and procedures are followed; maintain accurate logs, records and files related to receipt, storage, control, and inventory of property and evidence, including release to authorized department or other official personnel, or owners.
- On a continuous basis while in the field, walk, stand, climb, and bend. Intermittently, while in the office, sit while preparing reports or entering property and evidence data into a computer, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while storing or retrieving property or evidence; write or use a keyboard to communicate; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
- Work in a variety of field conditions, including crime scenes, homicides, shootings, deaths, and autopsies; work with occasional exposure to airborne and contact pathogens, bio-hazardous conditions such as blood or bodily fluids, and unidentified chemicals or narcotics.
- Learn to destroy or dispose of weapons and illicit material in accordance with accepted standards and departmental policies and procedures.
- Preserve confidentiality of sensitive material routinely encountered as part of work assignments.
- Train others in techniques and practices of crime scene and property and evidence activities, including related safety and technical methods..
- Learn to operate a fork lift to place and retrieve property and/or evidence held in storage.
- Operate a variety of office equipment, including computers and related software applications; and type at a keyboard speed sufficient to provide for reliable and efficient data entry and retrieval.
- Work scheduled shifts, on call, overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as assigned or required.
- Provide high quality, economical services to the Citrus Heights community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
- Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
- Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
- Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Use principles of effective field and office safety including use of work-related equipment in a proper and safe manner; principles and practices related to handling
property and evidence from crime scenes; use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of experience working in a law enforcement agency. Portion of the time spent performing Crime Scene and/or Property Evidence work is desired.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Additional course work related to the physical sciences, forensic science, or crime scene investigation is desired.
License or Certificate:
Need to possess a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.
Crime Scene/Property Evidence Specialist II
In addition to the qualifications for the Crime Scene/Property Evidence Specialist I:
Knowledge of:- Principles, practices, and methods of crime scene investigation and evidence collection, preservation, examination and laboratory analysis.
- Principles, practices, and methods of property and evidence storage, control, and retrieval systems, including chain of custody procedures.
- Law enforcement procedures, operations and regulations. Methods and techniques of photography and photographic equipment and related processing techniques and equipment.
- Fingerprint identification techniques, comparisons and classification systems; operation and requirements of the Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) fingerprint recognition system.
- Pertinent local and State rules, codes, regulations and laws, including those related to rules of evidence in criminal cases and the processing, storage, release and disposal of property and evidence.
- Firearm and weapon use, care and destruction practices.
- Courtroom protocol and procedures, including methods and practices of providing testimony.
- Methods and techniques of technical report writing. Advanced record keeping and inventory control methods. Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and related software applications.
Ability to:- On a continuous basis, analyze crime sites or field situations; develop evidence to be processed; identify, interpret, explain, and enforce evidentiary and other police procedures; review and interpret case reports; know and understand the operations of the property and evidence section; identify and locate property and evidence; and maintain awareness of safety at all times.
- Observe and document details at crime scenes; take accurate measurements; draw detailed and accurate sketches or diagrams that graphically represent evidence and show spatial relationships among items of evidence.
- Collect, process and analyze evidence without contamination; use testing and photographic equipment commonly used in analyzing physical evidence; take,
classify, analyze, and identify fingerprints; use the Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS). - Operate a video camera and operate other photographic camera and equipment at crime scenes and/or in laboratory or office environments; process and develop film and/or digitally archive film and video as necessary; care for and maintain equipment.
- Prepare evidence, exhibits and reports for use in court; provide expert, effective testimony in court.
- Prepare technical reports related to crime scene investigation and property and evidence issues and operations.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience in a law enforcement agency performing responsible crime scene investigation and/or property evidence storage and retrieval duties,
and/or technical support duties, of which at least one year of full-time experience has been in the performance of crime scene investigation.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Additional course work related to the physical sciences, forensic science, or crime scene investigation is desired.
License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.
Possession of a current Latent Print Expert Certificate is highly desirable.
Possession of a Crime Scene Investigation Certificate is highly desirable.
Possession of a Property Evidence Certificate is highly desirable. - 28 Days Ago
Property Clerk
- Career Systems Development
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Sacramento, CA
OTHER
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- 11 Days Ago
Evidence Assistant
- DigiStream Investigations, Inc.
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Sacramento, CA
FULL_TIME
- DigiStream Central Valley is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Evidence Assistant. This entry-level position involves handling and securing case evidence, and editing of detail...
- 24 Days Ago
Evidence Assistant
- DigiStream Investigations, Inc.
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Davis, CA
FULL_TIME
- DigiStream Central Valley is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Evidence Assistant. This entry-level position involves handling and securing case evidence, and editing of detail...
- 27 Days Ago
Executive Assistant
- Clerk-Recorder-Elections
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Meadow Vista, CA
FULL_TIME
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- 12 Days Ago
Evidence Technician - I
- Placer County
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Auburn, CA
FULL_TIME
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Licensed Real Estate Listing Agent
- Lyon Real Estate
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West Sacramento, CA
- Job Description A Licensed Real Estate Listing Agents not only lists and manages housing sales, they also network and co...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Property Manager ~ Floating
- Mutual Housing
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Sacramento, CA
- Job Description Job Description:\n\nDescription: Job Title: Property Manager ~ Floating Location: Sacramento County/Yolo...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant Property Manager - Work for a Growing Company!
- TORP Group
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Sacramento, CA
- Job Description Job Description Are you a recent grad with administrative experience looking to start your career? Enjoy...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Property Clerk
- Career Systems Development
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Sacramento, CA
- Overview: Interested in making a difference in young adults lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfe...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Commercial Property Manager
- LHH
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Sacramento, CA
- Manages property financial metrics for each property in his/her portfolio and maintains responsibility for portfolio pro...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Property Manager ~ Greenway
- Mutual Housing
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Sacramento, CA
- Job Description Job Description:\n\nDescription: Job Title: Property Manager Location: Sacramento/Yolo Counties Departme...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Property Admin & Marketing Assistant
- Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc.
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Yuba City, CA
- Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc. is one of the largest and the fastest growing Commercial Real Estate Companies in Sacramen...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Commercial Property Manager
- Lhh
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Sacramento, CA
- Manages property financial metrics for each property in his/her portfolio and maintains responsibility for portfolio pro...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Sacramento, California
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Income Estimation for Property and Evidence Clerk jobs
$44,355 to $62,453
Sacramento, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago
were up 2.5% from a year ago
What does a Property and Evidence Clerk do?
Property and Evidence Clerk in Pierre, SD
The position will report directly to the Property and Evidence Control Unit Manager.
December 24, 2019
Property and Evidence Clerk in Honolulu, HI
Answers inquiries by telephone and in person from the public, law enforcement agencies, attorneys and court personnel regarding the status and disposition of property and evidence.
December 01, 2019
Property and Evidence Clerk in Fort Wayne, IN
Receives, classifies, indexes, and stores property, evidence and other materials related to police investigations and lost or stolen property, including money, firearms, evidence, seized property, and narcotics; with proper authorizations, releases property, money, firearms, and other materials to police and court personnel, owners and other parties.
February 02, 2020