Property and Evidence Technician - Denver Police Department

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

401d • $47,341 - $71,011

About The Position

The Property and Evidence Technician position at the Denver Police Department involves receiving, verifying, and managing evidence and property from various sources, ensuring proper documentation and preservation for legal purposes. This role is critical to the operations of the Evidence and Property Section, which provides 24-hour access for law enforcement and the public. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and involves manual labor and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
• One year of work experience in evidence handling or in the law enforcement field.
• Valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail and effective office skills.
• Solution-oriented problem-solving mentality.
• Dependable and eager to learn.
• Ability to assist with manual labor such as reconfiguring shelves and moving bins of property and evidentiary items.
• Strong computer skills and experience with computers on a regular basis.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, inventories, packages, tags, and stores evidence, found property, and personal property for the Denver Police Department.
• Documents information in computer database inventory systems to establish and maintain the legal chain of custody.
• Updates or deletes evidence/property information in computer databases.
• Retrieves evidence when requested by authorized personnel and monitors the viewing and handling of evidence.
• Checks firearms submitted as evidence or personal/found property to ensure they are rendered safe and secured.
• Documents the release and disposal of property/evidence following departmental and legal policies and procedures.
• Composes correspondence to inquiries from the public and police personnel.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED