Class Code: 06015
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
Performs technical processing work in the receipt, preservation, storage, transfer, transport and disposal of evidence submitted for analysis or held for criminal action; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Receives incoming/outgoing
evidence and determines information missing, but required for examination, and
contacts submitting law enforcement agency; ensures that evidence is properly
packaged for receipt or transfer, checks for health/safety risks and scans
required information into CRIMES database.
Inventories evidence
and ensures that each item is correctly packaged and identified for laboratory
examination; labels each exhibit, prepares for preservation and selects proper storage
location; documents each case on internal routing card and enter case
information into data base.
Keeps laboratory personnel
apprised of the time frames required for examination of evidence and responds
to requests from law enforcement agencies/county attorneys regarding status of
evidence.
Maintains the
integrity/security of evidence by ensuring that evidence room/storage area
doors are locked and monitors access to restricted areas; tracks evidence as it
is moved through the laboratory for examination or during judicial/criminal
proceedings.
Responds to court orders
concerning evidence (e.g., storage in laboratory, mailing to another location
or providing to experts); testifies in criminal court proceedings regarding the
chain of custody of evidence, job duties and the how the laboratory functions.
Prepares evidence or other
material for disposal and conducts periodic evidence destruction following
agency procedures when authorized by judges, prosecutors, or authorized
officials.
Processes DCI (Division of
Criminal Investigation) mail including first class, registered, certified,
express and UPS; validates the receipt, shipping and distribution of registered
mail; performs receiving function on incoming shipments from vendors.
Trains agency staff or
other law enforcement officials on the proper procedures and aspects of
submittal, handling, and disposal of evidence.
Ensures that evidence
is handled correctly and the receipt, handling, and disposition is in
compliance with Laboratory policies/procedures and state statutes.
Knowledge of agency/laboratory
policies, rules, procedures and protocols for handling, preservation, storage,
transfer, and destruction of evidence.
Knowledge of mailing and
packaging procedures including shipping and receiving.
Knowledge of evidence room
operating and inventory control procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA safety
and accreditation regulations.
Ability to operate
personal computers and use word processing, spreadsheet and database software
applications.
Ability to gather,
assemble and analyze information and draw independent conclusions as to how
evidence should be identified, inventoried, stored, and what sections of the
lab evidence will be examined.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and
cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
An associate of arts degree;
OR
graduation
from high school or G.E.D. and experience equal to two years of full-time work
in record keeping, data entry, inventory management or bookkeeping;
OR
graduation
from high school or G.E.D. and experience equal to 18 months of full-time work
in a law enforcement property room as an evidence technician.
NOTE:
Applicants must be able to pass a thorough
background investigation conducted by the Department of Public Safety and have
a valid
Effective
Date: 1/05 JG