Description

JOB SUMMARY
A highly visible civilian position responsible for the care, custody, and control of evidence, found property and/or any evidence that has evidentiary value in a crime or suspected crime. Responsible for proper handling and storage of evidence to include firearms, drugs, miscellaneous, bulky and oversized items, but not limited to hazards material (blood, urine, marijuana, drug chemicals, etc.). Delivery of hazardous material to a lab as needed or to the court room for trial. This position is responsible for ensuring hazardous materials/evidence is appropriately handled, identified, contained, stored, transported, tested and legally disposed of according to federal/state guidelines. EOE/ADA

Requirements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSES
High School Equivalent (Diploma/General Equivalency Diploma) required. A minimum of two years of experience in law enforcement or evidence procedure and warehouse logistics or management experience preferred. Must obtain certification within two years of employment through either Property Evidence Association of Florida (PEAF) or International Association of Property Evidence (IAPE). Upon receipt of certification, notification must be made by the member to his or her supervisor for reclassification. Must maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License at all times. Unescorted CJIS clearance as authorized by FDLE is required.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical workday to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

Sit up to 7 hours per day

Stand up to 1 hour per day

Walk up to 1 hour per day

Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

Occasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel or twist.

Other Requirements:

20/40 vision (corrected/uncorrected)

Ability to perceive and differentiate normal colors

Ability to hear conversation at a normal level (assisted or unassisted)

Ability to work shift work

Ability to work in hazardous conditions

Perceive normal colors

Ability to climb 6 foot ladder

Possess manual dexterity sufficient to perform required job skills