Police Property and Evidence Specialist with the Oviedo Police Department
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Work Objective
- Compensation within the posted pay range will be contingent upon documented work experience.
Performs intermediate skilled technical work ensuring the proper custody and disposition of evidence and property; does related work as required. Maintains property, evidence, inventories and chain of custody for the Police Department. Coordinates weapon and narcotic destructions, disposes of biohazard items and other property in accordance with Florida Statutes, local laws and regulations. Work is performed under regular supervision.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires an Associate’s degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college in law enforcement, evidence collection, or a closely-related field.
Requires two years’ experience in the maintenance of police evidence and property control to include public contact and recordkeeping or closely related experience.
Possession of a valid driver license from any State is required at the time of application; valid Florida driver license is required within thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
FCIC/NCIC certification required within six (6) months of employment.
Requires acquisition of Evidence Specialist certification to include DAVID, E-trace and S.T.A.C. systems within one (1) year from the date of hire.
Evidence Specialist with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Posting Closes
Open until filled
Starting Pay
$19.72 hourly
General Description
Under general supervision, the Evidence Specialist works in a high liability position, responsible for the acquisition, receipt, control, and distribution of evidence related material, as well as abandoned and recovered property. The job duties involve 65% of the employee’s time performing preservation, documentation or preparation of human tissues, fluids, or physical evidence for analysis, investigation, return, auction, donation, transfer, or destruction. The employee is responsible for ensuring the evidence is properly stored including potential biological, chemical, or radiological hazards or contamination, or using materials that may have carcinogenic or health damaging properties in the handling of said evidence. Excellent customer service in providing direction, training, and oversight for this position is a must!
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED, AND
Two (2) years of responsible experience working in an evidence/property management unit within a law enforcement agency, forensic laboratory, forensic analysis unit, or other criminal justice system, OR
Associate degree or some college coursework toward a criminal justice or forensic science degree and experience as described and
Two (2) years of supervisory/oversight responsibility in the areas of auditing and reconciliation processes such as stock control, loss prevention, shipping, receiving, and accounting for a large stock warehouse.
A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
Must successfully complete and pass required skills testing.
This position requires the ability to work at elevated heights.
This position requires the ability to earn heavy equipment certification (i.e.- forklift, scissor lift, etc.)
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain certifications from the Property and Evidence Association of Florida (PEAF) and the International Association for Identification (IAPE) within twenty-four (24) months of hire. Must maintain the IAPE certification every five (5) years
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