Salary Range:

$50,041.27 – $63,867.22 dependent on experience.

An employee in this class is responsible for the day-to-day operation of evidence processing at the Council Bluffs Police Department, including securing, taking inventory on, releasing, upholding the chain of custody, and maintaining accurate records of all found, recovered, seized, and evidentiary property in the custody of the Department. The employee will handle items such as firearms, drugs, hazardous materials, blood stained clothing, and money. An employee in this classification works under the supervision of the CSI/Police Services Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Receives, records, and preserves all material of evidentiary value
2. Keeps Property Room secure and maintains an organized, neat, and orderly property in the records management system
3. Destroys or disposes of property appropriately per department policy
4. Applies for Court orders for evidence destruction and adheres to said orders
5. Compiles monthly statistics and summaries relative to the maintenance of evidence and property
6. Participates in inventories and audits of the Property Room
7. Testifies in Court regarding chain of custody and handling of evidence
8. Makes proper legal notices to individuals through certified mail and newspaper advertisement
9. Ensures that prior to the release of any property, an appropriate officer and/or the City or County Attorney’s Office has authorized such release
10. Other duties as assigned 

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with completion of an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement or a related field
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with a law enforcement agency
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a responsible clerical work position involving organization and maintenance of records
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

•  Valid Driver’s License
• Must obtain the Certified Property and Evidence Specialist Certification within one (1) year of hire, absent any unforeseen circumstances that may prevent obtaining certification within that time frame
• Must be available to attend ongoing training, which may be held out of town and require occasional overnight stays 

Physical Conditions:

In this role, the employee will frequently engage in physical activities including standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle objects, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. They must possess the capability to see, talk, and hear effectively. Occasionally, the employee may need to lift and handle objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, while frequently handling objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds, and continuously managing objects up to ten (10) pounds. The work environment primarily involves indoor activities within a storeroom setting, where the employee may encounter unpleasant odors and handle biohazard items.