Police Evidence Technician

Salary : $34,278.40 - $61,755.20 Annually
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9416
Department: St. Louis County Police Department
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description

An employee in this job class is responsible for ensuring the documentation of the proper chain of custody when receiving, securing and returning any physical evidence submitted to the Property Control Unit. Work also involves general clerical duties (i.e., answering telephone inquiries, typing and maintaining various records and files and related duties as designated by the Property Control Unit). An employee in this position may be exposed to contaminated evidence (i.e., toxic chemicals, noxious odors and controlled substances, etc.) while handling submitted evidence. Work is performed independently but under the general supervision of the Property Control Unit.
Eight (8) hour shifts vary between 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, potential for call back to duty with flexibility to meet Department needs.
This is a non-commissioned position. Per the Department's Collective Bargaining Agreement, newly hired employees who do not possess corresponding experience will start at the base starting pay listed in this posting.

Position will remain open until filled.
Examples of Duties

• Properly document the receipt, signature and weighing of necessary evidence received at the front counter.
• Enters receipts into the Property Control Unit system.
• Properly document the return of any evidence to submitting agencies or municipalities.
• Provide direction to officers and detectives as to procedures for properly packaging evidence and completion of evidence receipts.
• Make file folders and file all evidence receipts and completed paperwork and casework.
• Locate and pull evidence for upcoming court cases.
• Pull files, make copies and fax reports to officers, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, County Counselor's Office, Probation and Parole, Family Court and other agencies that request the completed reports.
• Locate, pull and prepare complete case files for microfilming.
• Assist in coordinating drug, gun burns and police auction.
• Perform clerical duties as requested by the Property Control Unit Supervisor.
• Answer telephone calls, provide assistance as required, and direct calls to appropriate personnel, when necessary.
• Distribute mail (U.S. Postal and inter-departmental) delivered to Property Control Unit.
• Oversee maintenance of copier.
• Performs other duties, as directed.
• Perform Precinct and Units/Bureau evidence pick-ups at the Supervisor's discretion.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient typing skills.
• Knowledge or the ability to learn and make use of Department databases such as CARE and Case Management.
• Knowledge or the ability to learn and conduct searches for people or property after training and REJIS testing/certification for database access.
• Knowledge of office methods, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge or the ability to learn Property Control Unit procedures in the handling of physical evidence.
• Knowledge in the use of safety equipment (i.e., protective eyewear, latex gloves, lab coats, etc.).
• Skill to communicate in proper English with written and oral methods.
• Skill to communicate and interact effectively with law enforcement officials, attorneys and court personnel and the public.
• Skill to handle any physical evidence in a safe manner using protocol and safety procedures.
• Skill to effectively use cleaning solutions in the work area according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Skill to alphabetize, transport, file and purge records and documents, as needed.
• Skill to type computer records or written assignments with limited errors.
• Ability to handle safety procedures used in an emergency situation (i.e., chemical spills, fires, exposures, etc.).
• Ability to converse with law enforcement officials, attorneys and the general public in a tactful manner over the telephone and in person.
• Ability to learn the Property Control Unit computer system, operate printers, copy machines, shredders and calculators.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professional integrity while dealing with extremely sensitive information or evidence.
• Ability to maintain confidential clerical records and files.
• Ability to testify in court on a witness stand and to present all the facts for depositions, while maintaining composure under intense defense cross-examination scrutiny.
• Ability to make sound decisions pertaining to Property Control Unit office procedures involving the handling of evidence.
• Ability to transport, store and retrieve articles or evidence from the proper storage facilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relations with others.
• Ability to route telephone calls and mail to the appropriate Property Control Unit personnel.
• Ability to effectively use the emergency alarm system.
• Ability to work hours as assigned.
• Ability to lift heavy items to include box truck tailgate.
• Ability to drive large box truck and panel van.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Availability to work overtime if necessary.

Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school.
Special Requirements:

The selection process will be based on meeting the above requirements, completion of an oral interview board, a review of the employee's past work performance evaluations and supervisor's recommendations.

Additional Information
The St. Louis County Police Department offers tuition reimbursement and education incentives for professional staff employees who possess a degree of higher education from an accredited institution. The education pay incentive only applies if the degree is not a position requirement. They shall receive the following addition to their base rate of pay:

Associate's degree: $1,200/year

Bachelor's degree: $2,400/year

Master's degree: $4,800/year

Doctorate degree: $7,200/year

CITIZENSHIP: Citizen of the United States or valid work permit, and apply for citizenship when eligible.
AGE LIMITS: Eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment.
EDUCATION: Educational requirements and skills will be determined by the position classification.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG GUIDELINES: Any illegal adult use or possession of a controlled substance, including marijuana, within one year prior to employment. The word "drug" refers to any type of controlled substance for which you do not have a prescription; to include marijuana in all forms (edibles, gummies, or any other product containing THC).
TATTOO POLICY: Applicants and Department employees shall notdisplay tattoos that are visible on the face, neck, head or hands. Visible tattoos on other areas of the body may be displayed with Department approval.
ARREST: Must be free from conviction of a felony or a Class "A" misdemeanor.
MILITARY: Must not have a "Dishonorable" discharge or "Bad Conduct" discharge if having served in the military. All "Other Than Honorable" discharges will be reviewed on an individual basis.
COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESSUnder the regulations of the Police Department, all appointments to the St. Louis County Police Department are made on the basis of a continuously open, competitive hiring process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit. Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the selection process before becoming eligible to proceed to the next step.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Board of Police Commissioners resolved that subject to all applicable State and Federal statutory or judicial exemptions, all qualified applicants for employment and/or advancement, whether commissioned or civilian, shall be given equal opportunity for consideration, selection, appointment and retention, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation.
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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