Continuous

This position was reposted on 12/6/2022. If you have already applied, you do not need to submit another application.

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville - Police Department is looking for a qualified, professional Evidence & Property Technician. The purpose of this position is to preserve and store all evidence and property submitted to the evidence room. Work involves receiving and maintaining detailed custody records of evidence and personal property, transferring property and evidence to courts, obtaining court orders for evidence disposition, and all other duties as assigned. Employee is responsible for assisting the Evidence and Property Manager in maintaining the inventory of property, ordering and disseminating supplies, and assisting the Evidence and Property Manager in conducting preparations for auction of seized and unclaimed property. Employee in this class also performs clerical-administrative work assisting Department personnel in all property/evidence matters. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with Department personnel, property owners, and any other personnel. Work is performed under general supervision of the Evidence and Property Manager and is evaluated in terms of the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of performance.

Full-Time 40 hours per week; Standard work week hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday with a rotating Tuesday shift of 6am to 3pm. There is also an "on-call" assignment which rotates for approximately one week every six weeks.

The selection process will include:

Initial application review

Interview panel

The selection process may include:

Job-related written assessment

Final candidates will be subject to:

Background investigation

Reference checks

Drug screening

Polygraph

Medical exam*

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  Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical exam to include a hearing and vision test and other requirements set by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. These physicals require a scheduled appointment. The City's Physician or Physician Assistant must provide final clearance. The exams are at the City's expense after a conditional offer is made, but before a final offer of employment.

Automatic Disqualification:

• Any conviction of a felony.
• A DUI or DWI conviction in the last five (5) years.
• Any use of hard illegal drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD or heroin within the past two (2) years.
• Dishonorable discharge from any military service.
• Less than honorable discharges will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
• Untruthfulness or intentionally withholding information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the position.
• Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Receives, records, safeguards, releases and oversees the release and disposal of all types of police property and evidence.

• Tracks the movement and maintains chain of custody documentation for all property and evidence. Checking items in computerized evidence storage program.

• Assembles and organizes evidence for presentation in court; work closely with detectives and the court system.

• Coordinates the release, destruction, and disposal of adjudicated property and evidence as authorized; releases items to rightful owners; prepares associated reports.

• Physically carries and places items in correct locations for storage weekly.

• Stocks evidence preparation room and maintains clean workstation.

• Transfers items to lab as needed.

• Conducts research in computer databases to determine property custody status.

• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED
• At least one year of related experience

• Must become certified by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation in the operation of the Division of Criminal Information network within the first year of employment.

• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or out-of-state with the ability to obtain the same.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions

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  Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws relative to criminal investigations and the custody of evidence.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of inventory control and record keeping.

• General knowledge of the organization and operations of the criminal court system.

• General knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures, including applicable state or federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and hazardous material disposal regulations.

• General knowledge of OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards.

• General knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, procedures and investigation techniques.

• General knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

• General knowledge of the use and application of the Division of Criminal Information and National Crime Information Center databases.

• Ability to use popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, database and file maintenance programs.

• Ability to maintain a comprehensive inventory and custody control program.

• Ability to apply interpretation of laws, rules regulations, protocols, policies and procedures to specific situations.

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

• Ability to present court testimony effectively.

• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with the general public.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work environment.

• Ability to attend and participate in training sessions related to the area of evidence management, law enforcement related procedures, and professional development.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

• Ability to lift items, often of significant bulk and/or weight, during the handling of items.

• Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.

• Ability to conduct advanced research on organizational policies and procedures, best practices and innovative techniques.

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.

• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.

• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.

The City of Asheville offers a comprehensive benefit package and other programs, resources, policies and practices that integrate work/life strategies. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family.