Evidence Technician - Police

SummaryUnder supervision of the CID Lieutenant the Police Evidence Technician assists in the receipt, storage, tracking and safekeeping of evidence and property for the Mount Vernon Police Department.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** --*Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities* ***may*** *include, but are not limited to, the following****:***Receives, stores, and maintains crime scene and accident scene evidence to aid in the prosecution of criminal and civil cases; documents all handling of evidence and property; maintains chain of custody through effective documentation of all procedures according to State and Federal regulations.Packages, stores and safeguards property and evidence; enters and updates data into computer system, logbooks, and case files; releases items to authorized parties within scope of authority; documents return of evidence to custody.Weigh all narcotics entering or leaving the property room.Research case dispositions for disposal and release of evidence and property; upon notification of case closure destroys or disposes of evidence and property or returns to owner.Conducts regular inventory of evidence room and property; organizes and maintains order in the property and evidence storage areas.May assist Sr. Evidence Technician by logging, labeling, packaging and transporting evidence.May transport evidence to the State Crime Laboratory.Orders supplies and materials as needed.Maintains t