Property and Evidence Technician - Denver Police Department

About Our Job
The Denver Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Property and Evidence Technician position. This role is responsible for receiving, verifying, and processing evidence and property from law enforcement, court, and laboratory personnel, ensuring all items are properly packaged, documented, and tracked.
The Evidence and Property Section is a vital support unit that provides 24/7 access for authorized personnel and serves the public during designated hours, playing a critical role in the safeguarding and preservation of all evidence in the Department’s custody.
This is an essential personnel position, and requires availability for varied shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and some holidays. Shift preferences are determined by seniority, but operational needs take priority. During training, employees will rotate between two shifts; after training, a permanent shift will be assigned, though schedules may change as needed.
Job responsibilities include:
  • Receives, identifies, inventories, packages, tags and stores evidence, found property and personal property for the Denver Police Department.
  • Documents information in computer database inventory systems to establish and maintain the legal chain of custody, ensuring evidence is admissible for future criminal and civil court cases.
  • Updates or deletes evidence/property information in computer databases.
  • Retrieves evidence when requested by authorized personnel and monitors the viewing and handling of evidence to ensure it is preserved in its original state.
  • Checks firearms submitted as evidence or personal/found property to ensure they are rendered safe and then secured to ensure the safety of Evidence and Property Section employees.
  • Documents the release and disposal of property/evidence following departmental and legal policies and procedures and composes correspondence to inquiries from the public and police personnel.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
  • Strong attention to detail and effective office skills.
  • Solution oriented problem solving mentality.
  • Dependable and eager to learn.
  • Ability to assist with manual labor such as reconfiguring shelves & moving bins of property and evidentiary items.
  • Ability to safely drive a motor vehicle (movement of property and evidence).
  • Willing/able to work different shifts – the Evidence and Property Section is a 24-hour operation.
  • Understands and accepts the issue of seniority for Career Service employees.
  • Strong computer skills and experience with computers on a regular basis.
  • Respectful to others and accepting of constructive criticism.
  • Strong customer service skills, and the ability to work in a high stress environment.
Candidates selected to move forward must successfully complete a polygraph exam, drug screen, and criminal background check as a condition of employment.
Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:
  • Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
  • Experience Requirement: One year of work experience in evidence handling or in the law enforcement field.
  • Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
  • License/Certifications: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
  • Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CN1999 Property and Evidence Technician
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$23.89 - $35.84
Target Pay
$23.00-29.00 per hour
Agency
Denver Police Department
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact
Jobs@Denvergov.org
with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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