This position receives, processes, stores (and is responsible for safekeeping of) property and evidence from law enforcement personnel to preserve all incoming property from contamination, theft, or loss. Maintains and updates property documentation with tracking information, commonly referred to as the “chain of custody." safeguards and maintains proper integrity and chain of evidence. Monitors the collection of evidence from police officers and rejects improperly collected evidence. Inspects and observes evidence received from officers to determine compliance with prescribed packaging standards and to ensure all items are accounted for; catalogs evidence and found property for storage and easy retrieval according to prescribed procedures and regulations. Conducts purges to destroy unwanted evidence as required by law or regulations and properly documents the final disposition on departmental forms or memorandums. Tracks and accounts for high valued items recovered by officers in assigned areas. Inventories and issues a variety of evidence supplies/materials. Responds to inquiries from both law enforcement personnel and community members concerning property in custody. Prepares and forwards property-related forms to requesting units and agencies. Serves as liaison between the department and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Complies with court subpoenas and testifies on the disposition of evidence when necessary. Ensures that all releases and dispositions of property are legal and properly documented. Arranges and documents interim releases and returns of property for court, crime lab analysis, or investigative use. Properly operates equipment such as forklifts, motor vehicles, hand carts, dollies and any other equipment needed to move, store, document or safeguard recovered evidence or property. Other duties as deemed necessary by the unit supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies)
High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; and two years' experience in warehouse operations such as receiving, issuing and storing materials, inventory/supply administration, storage and records management; OR handling and processing sensitive and confidential documents, material, or information.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with police department policies and procedures.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Forklift operator certificate must be obtained within one year of appointment to this position.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check, pre-employment medical evaluation, polygraph exam and tuberculosis test to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent is subject to random drug testing. Operate keyboard-driven equipment; drive a motor vehicle; operate a forklift; climb a latter and climb into the cargo area of a large truck/trailer. Work requires ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift moderately heavy items up to 50 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home — including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Requisition 26-00758
