PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE SPECIALIST

Property & Evidence Specialist

Responsible for receiving, processing, documenting, storing and the safekeeping of property and evidence from law enforcement personnel and to preserve it from contamination, theft or loss.

Position duties include, but are not limited to :

• Evidence and Property Management. Maintains custody, security, and organization of all property and evidence, including property rooms and temporary storage lockers. Prepares and processes property vouchers for all impounded items daily. Coordinates the return, destruction, or sale of personal property in accordance with legal requirements and departmental policy. Responds to after-hours requests for assistance with packaging or securing large or unusual items. Transports evidence to crime laboratories for analysis and delivers firearms or other property designated for destruction to authorized facilities.
• Documentation and Reporting. Reviews, prepares, and maintains reports, statistical data, property impound forms, and packaging documentation. Creates and maintains written records necessary to support evidence tracking, accountability, and compliance with established standards.
• Legal and Court Support. Testifies in court regarding chain of custody, evidence handling, and related matters. Coordinates with the Commonwealth's Attorney and other authorized parties regarding evidence disposition and property destruction.
• Additional Tasks : Assists as needed to accomplish a variety of department programs and program requirements as designated by Command Staff.

Requirements :

The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this position :

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the job :

The following are possible atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job :

This position requires satisfactory results of a background investigation consisting of a criminal history check, credit history check, driving history check, polygraph exam, and drug testing. The Town of Warrenton offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, natural origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

The Town believes that employees are the most valuable resource; therefore, the following beliefs define our culture :

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