HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2014-77RESOLUTION NO. 2014-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY
RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF PROPERTY AND
EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the job specification for the position of Property and Evidence Technician as
attached marked Exhibit A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary range for Property and Evidence
Technician is hereby approved and shall be as follows:
PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
$3,585.36 $3,764.63 $3,952.87 $4,150.51 $4,358.03
Dated: May 7, 2014
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-77 was passed and adopted by the Lodi
City Council in a regular meeting held May 7, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Nakanishi
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
OHL-OLSON
City Clerk
2014-77
CITY OF LODI
PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
EXHIBIT A
April 2014
Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties
which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are
not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, performs administrative and technical duties associated
with the maintenance, control, and disposal of property and evidence within the
Police Department; performs related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Receives general supervision from a Dispatch Supervisor, Police Lieutenant, or
other higher level personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Receives property and issues receipts;
has been found or turned in as evidence;
categorizes and stores property which
Coordinates the disposal, sale, or auction of property and evidence in
accordance with state, city, or departmental rules and regulations. Releases
property to authorized persons in accordance with laws and departmental
procedures;
Use variety of computer systems, resource materials, and knowledge of laws to
conduct research on stolen property, to identify the disposition on cases, to find
the identity and addresses of victims and suspects, and to determine the
disposition of evidence in accordance with law;
Examine, prepare and develop latent fingerprints both chemically and with
conventional dusting techniques;
Handle, package, transport and dispose of hazardous materials such as
medical/biological waste, illegal drugs, computers or pharmaceuticals; handle,
package and store bio -hazards such as blood, semen, urine, or clothing covered
in such hazards; handle, package, store and dispose of large quantities of
marijuana in accordance with all safety procedures;
Testifies in court regarding chain -of -custody and property records;
Prepares detailed records of evidence inventory and maintains orderly
appearance of property file area; maintains continuous property inventory record;
FLSA Status: Non -Exempt
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Property and Evidence Technician
Prepares periodic reports related to property stored, including disposal of
property, unclaimed property, and property available for auction;
Coordinates the review of inventory items by departmental staff and outside
agencies;
May provide direction, training, and work review to support staff assigned to the
property room. Assists with special projects related to the maintenance and
handling of property items.
Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the city,
including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the
diverse needs of its community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar;
Safety policies, procedures, and practices related to laboratory operations,
contagious disease control, and handling bio -hazardous materials;
Basic fingerprinting techniques;
Records management and inventory techniques; record keeping necessary to
provide chain -of -evidence; computer terminal operations related to the entry and
retrieval of information pertaining to property and evidence;
Municipal organizational structure; departmental regulations, procedures and
work methods; basic report writing techniques; interpret and apply codes,
ordinances, laws, rules, regulations and policies.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and
regulations;
Operate a storeroom and warehouse facility in a safe and secure manner;
Communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and follow verbal and
written instructions; prepare clear and accurate reports; maintain mental capacity
which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; work
independently;
Effectively account for police property and evidence; organize and maintain
property and evidence control systems; keep abreast of new developments in the
field of property control;
FLSA Status: Non -Exempt
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Property and Evidence Technician
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with others contacted in the
course of work; operate radio equipment and utilize appropriate codes;
Work a variety of shifts, weekends and holidays.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide
the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination
is:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. College level course work in criminal justice
or related field is desirable.
Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a storekeeper, stock clerk, property clerk, or in
general office support work. Prior experience in a law enforcement setting is
desirable.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid Driver's License (class C) issued from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles;
WORKING CONDITIONS
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties
and responsibilities which may include walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., stooping,
climbing, standing or sitting for pro -longed periods of time and operating
assigned office equipment; effectively deal with situations which includes dealing
with the public; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception
needed for making observations, and operating assigned office equipment;
exposure to human body fluids, odors, and decomposing matter as well as
narcotics, explosives, weapons, and hazardous materials.
*FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
FLSA Status: Non -Exempt