Property & Evidence Technician

Fairfax County

FAIRFAX (FJ19), VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Chain of Custody, Documentation, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Law Enforcement, Legal, Property Maintenance, Public Safety, Regulations, State Laws and Regulations

LOCATION

FAIRFAX (FJ19), VA

POSTED

12 days ago

This position receives, processes, stores (and is responsible for safekeeping of) property and evidence from law enforcement personnel to preserve all incoming property from contamination, theft, or loss. Maintains and updates property documentation with tracking information, commonly referred to as the “chain of custody." safeguards and maintains proper integrity and chain of evidence. Monitors the collection of evidence from police officers and rejects improperly collected evidence. Inspects and observes evidence received from officers to determine compliance with prescribed packaging standards and to ensure all items are accounted for; catalogs evidence and found property for storage and easy retrieval according to prescribed procedures and regulations. Conducts purges to destroy unwanted evidence as required by law or regulations and properly documents the final disposition on departmental forms or memorandums. Tracks and accounts for high valued items recovered by officers in assigned areas. Inventories and issues a variety of evidence supplies/materials. Responds to inquiries from both law enforcement personnel and community members concerning property in custody. Prepares and forwards property-related forms to requesting units and agencies. Serves as liaison between the department and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Complies with court subpoenas and testifies on the disposition of evidence when necessary. Ensures that all releases and dispositions of property are legal and properly documented. Arranges and documents interim releases and returns of property for court, crime lab analysis, or investigative use. Properly operates equipment such as forklifts, motor vehicles, hand carts, dollies and any other equipment needed to move, store, document or safeguard recovered evidence or property. Other duties as deemed necessary by the unit supervisor.

Job Type: FT Hourly W BN

Agency: Police

Location: PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER, 4100 CHAIN BRIDGE RD, FAIRFAX (FJ19)

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Fairfax County

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