Evidence Technician I - Range 18 / APD

Perform a variety of functions related to the receipt, filing, storage, inventory, transfer, chain of custody, transportation and disposition of all property and evidence acquired by the Anchorage Police Department. Data entry of required information and utilization of a bar code reader/scanner to document property transactions. Maintain chain of custody and testify in court under general supervision, analyze and make independent decisions based on department procedures, guidelines, and applicable laws. Facilitate the forfeiture of property. Drive vehicles, respond to crime scenes, operate a forklift, hand truck and other equipment to handle/transport hazardous materials, compressed gas cylinders, batteries, toxic chemicals, explosives, biological specimens, bio-hazards and blood borne pathogens. Perform other duties as assigned., Access secured lockers in evidence warehouse environment and responds to scenes of active criminal investigations to retrieve evidence. Ensure property and evidence is accompanied with accurate report including chain-of-custody.

Access, research and interpret case intake disposition forms, judicial orders, court judgments, State, juvenile and Municipal prosecution databases, police reports and other disposition records. Purge disposable property following proper policies and procedures. Testify in court as necessary and required.

Safely stand, stoop, lift, climb, crawl, and operate a forklift to locate, access, sort, stage, retrieve and safely transport property and evidence; including hazardous, toxic, regulated, materials including biological items of a strong or offensive odor.

Utilize Federal OSHA requirements, US Fire Codes, Federal firearm and machine gun laws, live ordnance storage requirements, federal toxic, hazardous materials and compressed gas regulations. Remain current and trained on driving, forklift operation, firearms, hazardous materials, dangerous goods, proper lifting, blood borne pathogens, first aid, CPR/AED, personal protection equipment, various laws, policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, must be at least 21 years of age, must be a citizen of the United States or resident alien eligible for employment in the United States by date of hire.

Must possess and/or obtain:

• Satisfactory national criminal background investigation (13 AAC 85.010, and 13 AAC 85.210) and financial review at time of hire.

• Satisfactory psychological assessment (determines job suitability) at time of hire.

• Satisfactory medical/physical examination at time of hire.

• Satisfactory physical ability test at time of hire.

• Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within 30 days of hire.

• A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

• Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire.

• A forklift operator certificate within 180 days of hire.

• A Hazmat Materials Endorsement (HME) certificate within 180 days of hire.

Preference:

• Basic Life Saving CPR Card.

• Experience safely handling hazardous, toxic or regulated material such as biological items.

• Applicants who possess the ability to type at a minimum net speed of 40+ WPM. [ Note: Documented typing speed ability must be attached to the application to be considered for preference. The documentation or certification must contain the applicant’s name and be current within the past one (1) year.], If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment., If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant’s Alaska Driver’s License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver’s License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration., + Paid Tuition and Books

• 4% Pay Raise for Associate’s Degree

• 8% Pay Raise for Bachelor’s Degree, In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant’s qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the ‘Work Experience’ section of your application)., Do you have at least a high school diploma, GED, equivalent, or higher education?, Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can obtain one by the time of hire?, Forklift operator certificate

• Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) certificate, Do you have experience in safely handling hazardous, toxic or regulated material such as biological items?, Do you have the ability to type at a minimum net speed of 40+ WPM?

This position is represented by the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association (APDEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Police Department

HOURS OF WORK: 5/8s Training Schedule; 9/80s Regular Schedule

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps., For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio, For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .