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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
SUMMARY
This is technical police property and evidence work receiving, maintaining the chain of custody, and disposing of evidence and property.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on evidence and property; and maintaining detailed computerized records of associated movement of such items.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Receives and maintains chain of custody of evidence and found property.
Testifies in court concerning chain of custody of evidence.
Provides for property and evidence review as required by law.
Receives, stores, maintains, and disposes of physical evidence and abandoned property in accordance with Florida statutes, City ordinances, and department policies.
Maintains file of evidence and property records, including associated computer files and reviewing the files to ensure accurate and reliable data.
Coordinates inventory of departmental capital items.
Performs criminal history checks on persons receiving firearms.
Researches court documents for the purpose of evidence disposal.
Researches and exports video evidence for court proceedings.
Maintains the integrity and chain of custody of evidence and associated packaging materials.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists department inspector in division inspections.
Assists the Police Property and Evidence Supervisor as needed.
Supervises Property Specialist and other support personnel in the absence of the Police Property and Evidence Supervisor.
May be required to work with, or will have access to, information or documents pertaining to criminal investigations, especially those dealing with drug-related activity.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in property control, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer work experience within a law enforcement agency.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid driver license required upon appointment. Valid Florida Driver License required within thirty (30) days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.
Certifications
None.
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Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, interest free loans for purchase of fitness equipment, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
