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JOB SUMMARY
The objective of the Evidence Technician is to maintain and manage an adequate system for property and evidence; Ensuring quality and properly maintain the security of the evidence until needed for court or when it has been determined that the property or evidence can be disposed of or released to the rightful owner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the performance expectations of the City along with examples of how the expectation relates to the position of an Evidence Technician. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities; therefore, other duties may be assigned:

The Evidence Technician is expected to:
• Check in evidence and make sure proper documents and documentation are correct; secure all property and place in proper storage location for that item.
• Destroy property and evidence when correct authorization and statue of limitations have been met; make sure all parties involved have been notified properly and all guidelines have been met.
• Transporting evidence to and from Kansas Bureau Investigation; Verify all evidence is packaged properly and maintain chain of command.
• Ensure that all evidence requested by Attorney’s or other Associations is properly copied or provided in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper equipment is available when out on Search Warrants or Crime Scenes.
• Maintain accurate log of where evidence was found and by whom; package correctly and transport to the Police Department.
• When called upon by the court, testify to the chain of command regarding the evidence.

Supports the operations of the department by:
• Demonstrates ability to plan, complete tasks and monitor results within established deadlines.
• Effectively applying knowledge to solve a range of problems.
• Following department policies on a consistent basis.
• Performs job responsibilities consistently, timely, cost-effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Making decisions regarding the efficient and cost-effective way to perform job responsibilities.
• Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities and takes action consistently with available facts and probable consequences.
• Adjusts to changing conditions; accepts new duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.

Customer Focus

Demonstrates concern for satisfying customers:
• Assists citizens by answering questions, and explaining the responsibilities of the department.
• Responds accurately to general knowledge questions from the public.
• Maintains a professional manner when a resident or customer has a complaint or problem.
• Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others.
• Is honest and forthright with people.

Adaptability, Innovation & Continuous Learning

Ensures that the vision, mission and values of the City are represented when performing the functions of an Evidence Technician:
• Is proactive in ensuring that job responsibilities meet the vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Weighs the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success in making a decision.
• Anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance.
• Takes responsibility for own mistakes does not blame others.

Demonstrates ability to support organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness;
• Initiating and implementing new methods, approaches or technologies.
• Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures and technology.

Takes responsibility for one’s own performance:
• Takes initiative and responsibility for ensuring continual updating of skills and education necessary for the position.
• Promptly notifies his/her manager about any problems that affect his/her ability to accomplish planned goals.
• Maintains all licenses, certifications, etc. as well as continuing to learn new techniques and methodologies related to their field.

Honesty, Integrity & Respect

Fosters teamwork with coworkers:
• Listens and responds constructively to other team members.
• Is patient with other team members, administration, and customers.
• Expresses disagreement constructively (e.g., emphasizing points of agreement, suggesting alternatives that may be acceptable to the group.
• Cross-trains in other areas of the Police Department as appropriate.
• Treats all members of the team, department, City and Community with respect, ensuring
cultural differences are respected.
• Ensuring that all work is performed equally among team members, each taking responsibility for jobs that may not be desirable duties.

Safety

Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adhering to all City safety regulations:
• Assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment and in other duties as appropriate.
• Ensures that the City’s equipment is safely operated.
• Ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate individual. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries.
• Understanding if items are in need of repair and takes responsibility to ensure that it is either fixed properly, or informs the appropriate personnel.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• International Association Property Evidence Certification
• A valid Kansas Driver’s license

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to cooperate with staff and the public.
• Ability to work flexible hours to assist Officers or Detectives on Search Warrants.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner when dealing with the public.
• Ability to comprehend, retain and apply city and state policies and legislation, i.e. city ordinances, procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment – standard office equipment, computer and related software. Two-way radio. Other equipment/apparatus could be required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to read City policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondnce; MSDS sheets, safety manuals, etc.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations.

REASONING ABILITY
• Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintains self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to use good judgement and effectively solve problems.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Environment:
• The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds), grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
• Works both indoors and in outside weather conditions.
• Exposed to bio-hazards such as blood, urine, drugs, etc.

Position : 000000197

Code : 25-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : POLICE

Grade : GRADE 20

Group : POLICE

Job Family : COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

Job Class : REGULAR FULL TIME PD20

Posting Start : 09/08/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $20.41