Job no: 497072
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Safety, Probationary, Full Time

Job Summary

The Property and Evidence Technician will receive, record, classify and store various types of property that have been recovered, found or turned in as evidence; maintain files and records regarding property in custody and its disposition; release property to be returned to rightful owners; maintain chain of custody records, evidence, property and possibly testify in court concerning the chain of custody records; oversee purging and destruction of weapons, illicit drugs, and miscellaneous materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and update property in RMS, TracNet, the BEAST, and other systems
• Transport property to crime lab
• Transport latent fingerprints for processing
• Maintain written logs of property in custody.
• Maintain written files of property entering and exiting the Property and Evidence Room.
• Package property for storage
• File property in designated locations
• Audit and inventory property in custody
• Maintain and order property packaging and processing supplies
• Transfer property to authorized persons or agencies
• Access CJIC for case adjudication
• Release property to criminal justice personnel, owner or authorized organization
• Perform property purging and disposal in compliance with the California Evidence Code and its statute of limitations as well as POST Guidelines.
• Prepare and complete statistical and informational reports on Property and Evidence, and Bicycle Impound.
• Responsible for Lost and Found property submitted to UPD from all departments on campus. Attempt to contact owners prior to proper disposal of or auction of items.
• Make recommendations for improvement of Property and Evidence and Lost and Found procedures.
• Participate in designated training program for new police officers and student employees. Train new department personnel in the use of the RMS property system.
• Develop schedules and work assignments for student employees assigned to Property and Evidence.
• Ensure police department vehicles are in working order by keeping maintenance logs for each vehicle, obtaining quotes for outside vendor work as needed, transporting vehicles to maintenance sites.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations related to managing police property and evidence.
• General knowledge of record keeping and filing procedures, as well as data processing systems and procedures.
• Ability to read, understand and apply local, state and federal law.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and draft operating procedures.
• Ability to handle and package various property and evidence items for storage in accordance with established operational procedures.
• Ability to organize and maintain the Property and Evidence Room in orderly fashion.
• Ability to prepare reports for DOJ audit.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be able to deal in a courteous fashion with the general public, university employees, students and other law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to operate a criminal justice computer, video display terminal and an in-house microcomputer network display terminal.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and provide lead work direction to others.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent customer service and public relation skills.
• Basic knowledge of handling hazardous and/or contaminated materials.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid California Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forensics or in a related field
• Experience with varied computer databases, spreadsheets and preparation of inventory reports.

Compensation

Classification: Community Service Specialist II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,600/month - $4,800/month
Hiring Range: $2,790/month - $5,049/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: July 8, 2020 through July 26, 2020. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2166

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Advertised: July 08, 2020 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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