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Police Evidence Technician

Receives, stores, and issues police evidence and found property; performs a variety of clerical tasks; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Hawai'i Police Department - Area II Operations Bureau in Kailua-Kona. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of duties include receiving evidence from the Field Operations Bureau and the Investigative Bureau; tagging and accounting for all evidence; checking evidence for proper markings and identification; conducting inventory of all evidence stored; preparing monthly statistics on disposition of evidence; preparing monthly statistics on evidence received; maintaining evidence log; maintaining found property log; answering inquiries on evidence reporting procedures; answering inquiries on found property items; maintaining numerical evidence report file; releasing evidence to investigating officers for court presentation; releasing evidence for identification to interested parties; storing confiscated weapons and assisting in the disposition of same; acting as liaison between federal and military agencies regarding evidence of pertinence to them; testifying in court on the transaction of evidence; supervising assigned police cadets in the evidence room; witnessing the destruction of drugs and other vice paraphernalia together with vice personnel; accounting for and disposing of property received in coroner's inventory cases; receiving property from the country districts on closed/suspended cases; transferring money to Finance Director upon forfeiture or conviction; recording and storing property turned over to the department for safekeeping; recording and storing property turned over to the department for auction purposes; handling all communication involving evidence inquiries; handling all correspondence involving the return of evidence to owners or finders; disposing of worthless articles; performing clerical and office work; handling cash transaction for reports and as required accounts for same; and performing other related duties as required.

Minimum qualification requirements include a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and two (2) years of storekeeping experience that included the handling of evidence and/or property or two (2) years of law enforcement experience that included the handling of evidence and/or property, and some typing experience, and must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction, and possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable motor vehicle operator's license at time of filing. Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process. Knowledge of: office procedures and practices; property identification and characteristics; storage principles and practices; laws and regulations on evidence and found property handling and disposition; purposes and uses of standard office machines. Ability to: plan, set up, and maintain storage space allotments; keep records, summarize materials, and prepare reports; work harmoniously with others; follow oral and written instructions; operate typewriter or word processor. Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light. Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year. Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year. Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable). Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees. County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions. Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums. Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems. Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees. Credit Union Membership. Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.