Overview

A new vacancy now exists in the Evidence Unit. This vacancy is primarily open to current BSO employees holding the Evidence Technician classification. Eligible BSO employees must apply and have completed their probationary period by the closing date.

• Must be a current BSO employee classified as an Evidence Technician who has successfully completed their probationary period by the listed closing date.
• If no applications from BSO employees holding the Evidence Technician classification are received, the following candidates will also be considered for the vacancy. Note preference will be given to current BSO employees who have successfully completed their probationary period by the listed closing date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
• Two (2) years experience in a law enforcement or judicial process agency that provides broad general knowledge of criminal justice systems, procedures, and handling of evidence/property.
• Experience in supply or inventory warehouse work to include heavy data entry such as entering, querying, retrieving, validating and/or processing data in various databases preferred.
• All candidates must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver\'s license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver\'s license must show current address.
• All candidates must submit with the application:
  • Certified Department of Motor Vehicles entire Florida driving history. Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three year, seven year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted.
  • If you have possessed a driver\'s license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an entire driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state\'s division of motor vehicles.
  • The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented on the application.

Special Requirements

• Continued employment within this job classification is contingent upon the ability to participate in and satisfactorily complete within the probationary period the established in-house training and certifications outlined herein.
• NCIC/FCIC Certification
• D.A.V.I.D. Certification
• May require licensure as a Forklift Operator, depending on work location.

Essential Functions

The purpose of this position is to provide for the custody of all evidence from the Broward Sheriffs Office and various law enforcement agencies. Employees in this classification are responsible for maintaining detailed records for chain of custody and maintaining the integrity of evidence according to established State Statutes. Performs related work as directed.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Processes and preserves evidence and property, i.e., intake, security, storage, chain of custody; performs property pick-up from various districts and locations.
• Ensures all evidence/property is stored/warehoused/packaged in compliance with State Statutes and department procedures.
• Performs disposal/release of evidence, i.e., obtaining court orders, general destruction, auctions, interdepartmental use of unclaimed property, and donations to non-profits.
• Ensures all records and related paperwork concerning evidence disposal/release/handling is accurate and complete in accordance with State Statutes; distributes disposition forms to various districts/agencies as required.
• Processes hazardous materials/waste in compliance with established regulations and procedures.
• Ensures proper preparation of various records, forms, and receipts, i.e., property receipts, loan forms, release forms, transfer forms.
• Assists police personnel and law enforcement agencies with general information and inquiries concerning submission of evidence.
• Prepares for disposal of evidence, i.e., general destruction, auctions; prepares related paperwork concerning evidence disposal.
• Performs the necessary investigation of all evidence through the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC), National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
• Assists the State Attorneys Office, the Public Defenders Office, Private Attorneys, various law enforcement personnel, Evidence Technicians, and the general public with a wide variety of requests concerning law enforcement matters relevant to evidence functions under charge.
• Operates an agency vehicle.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Depending on functional area of assignment duties and responsibilities may include:

Evidence Unit

• Performs receipt, examination, handling, storage, and inventory of weapons; performs disposal of weapons.
• Performs the disposal/release of evidence, i.e., obtaining court orders, general destruction, auctions, interdepartmental use of unclaimed property, donations to non-profit organizations.
• Runs criminal history checks on all persons claiming firearms to ascertain current warrant information and past history.
• Responds to call outs as needed on a rotating schedule; works Search Warrants, as requested; attends court sessions pertaining to evidence received and integrity of chain of custody.
• Requires counting, maintaining and transporting large sums of money.
• Functions as custodian for the State in handling, storage, and disposal of firearms for the Sheriffs Office and other various State and County agencies.
• Schedules property pick-up from various districts and locations.

Crime Lab

• Performs the receipt, examination, handling, storage, and inventory of controlled substances.
• Performs the disposal/release of evidence, i.e., obtaining court orders, general destruction.
• Follows interdepartmental guidelines for the use of operational controlled substances.
• Employees must adhere to accreditation standards and are required to participate in quality audits and accreditation inspections by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or other accrediting bodies.
• Requires counting, maintaining and transporting large quantities of controlled substances.
• Works within a structure of six (6) serviceable areas: Crime Lab Main Entrance, Crime Lab Rear Entrance, Central Receiving Unit Office, Main Vault, Firearms Vault, and District 6 Evidence Locker(s).
• Functions as custodian for the State in handling, storage, and disposal of controlled substances for the Sheriff and other various State and County agencies.
• Performs property pick-up from District 6.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

• Performs related duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks involve the performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of ascending and descending ladders to place or retrieve objects, standing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that involves the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Tasks may require routine lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects. Tasks are performed in a warehouse environment where proper provisions are in place in terms of employee security and protection. Some tasks are performed in a outdoors environment. Due to the nature and locations of the work environment, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with routine conditions in a warehouse environment and traffic, e.g., heat, humidity, loud noise, inclement weather, weapons, toxic/chemical agents, pathogens. Some tasks include working around moving parts, light motor equipment (to include but not limited: box truck (climbing in and out,) cargo van (climbing in and out,) propane forklift and electric forklift , carts, and materials handling where physical risks are predictable and/or controllable by observance of standard safety precautions. Tasks may include regular exposure to traffic conditions, where heightened awareness to surroundings and observance of established safety precautions is essential in avoidance of injury or accidents. Spends at least 65% of time performing duties that involve the collection, examination, preservation, documentation, preparation, or analysis of human tissues or fluids or physical evidence having potential biological, chemical or radiological hazard or contamination, or use chemicals, processes, or materials that may have carcinogenic or health-damaging properties in the analysis of evidence.

Broward Sheriffs Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriffs Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans\' preference per Florida law.

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