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Description

Illustrative Duties

• Processes evidence and records data utilizing evidence software to maintain chain of custody records.
• Serves as a backup for the Senior Evidence Technician regarding open records requests and their processing.
• Serves as a backup for the Senior Evidence Technician regarding any evidentiary reporting or processing.
• Prepares evidence for court hearings. Ensures all related documents and reports are completed. Transports evidence to prosecuting attorneys.
• Assists with and logs in and out evidence including, but not limited to, money, drugs and paraphernalia, weapons, alcohol, body fluids and tissue, etc.
• Ensures compliance with internal policy, state and local laws, and court orders regarding evidence storage, disbursement, and destruction. Ensures that chain of custody is maintained for evidence.
• Responsible for the destruction of drugs or other evidence.
• Assists the public and answers questions relating to evidence collection and disbursement.
• Testifies in District and/or Circuit court.
• Prepares weapons for transport to Kentucky State Police at Frankfort, KY, for destruction or auction.
• Prepares and/or transports evidence to various state labs.
• Place vehicles in the secure area of the garage (subject to call-out).
• Utilizes bookkeeping practices to receive, document, and forward evidence money to the City Finance Department. Ensures required documentation is presented for disbursement of evidence money.
• Is responsible for ensuring up-to-date evidence processing and laboratory submission procedures as outlined by the Kentucky State Police Lab.
• Researches and maintains statutorily required guidelines for evidence retention and destruction.
• Prepare docket lists sent by Commonwealth and County Attorneys.
• Takes monies booked into Evidence to bank for security purposes.
• Returns the property to owners, etc.
• Proactively researches cases for evidence disposal.
• Maintains Evidence Room in a clean/orderly manner.
• Responsible for bicycles and vehicles impounded.
• Prepares items for online auctions throughout the year. (forfeited and unclaimed properties).
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities