Evidence Specialist
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on March 25, 2023
Salary
$31.06 - $39.37 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Civil Service, Full Time, 40/hrs Wk
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Job Number
2023MK18379
Closing
4/9/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
WHO MAY APPLY: Open to the general public. This position is a civil service position, for information regarding King County Civil Service Rules you can access these rules at Civil Service Rules .
SUMMARY: With over 1,000 employees, the King County Sheriff's Office serves the law enforcement needs of over half a million people in unincorporated areas and our twelve contract cities. The KCSO also provides police departments for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro Transit, and the King County International Airport. The Evidence Specialist is a great opportunity to join the King County Sheriff's Office and support the property management unit! Responsibilities of this position include handling all aspects of the intake, storing, releasing and disposing of police evidence, stolen property and other items. Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, customer service and the ability to adhere to strict policy and legal requirements are essential qualities for this position.
WORK SCHEDULE: The workweek is Monday - Friday: 7 - 3:30 PM. Additional hours or shift work may be necessary to respond to workload needs, including call-outs to crime scenes or other locations. Must be willing to work additional hours as necessary, that may include call-outs to a crime scene, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays which can be on short notice.
Job Duties
The King County Sheriff's Office Evidence Specialist is responsible for handling Public Safety evidence and property transactions and dispositions. Job duties include the proper disposal and storage of evidence and personal property while adhering to all legal requirements. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Maintenance of all related data. Enter, modify, track and/or retrieve information and data using spreadsheets and/or customized database applications;
• Coordinate all transactions; receive, release, and transport evidence/property to department facilities, personnel, courts, laboratories, owners and outside agencies in accordance with established policies and legal requirements;
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive records and reports on the collection, preservation, location and disposition of evidence as required by law and to support ongoing and annual audits;
• Secure and control valuable property, firearms and other weapons, ammunition and narcotics for evidence/property or issue;
• Handle and process bio-hazardous and hazardous materials and other potential allergens using personal protective equipment (PPE);
• Maintain, enter, modify, track and/or retrieve information and data using spreadsheets and/or customized database applications;
• Process and/or destroy evidence and documents in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Lift and move heavy and bulky items, use ladders and hydraulic lifting equipment to stock and retrieve items from shelves, and perform warehousing duties on a regular basis;
• Operate light and heavy equipment such as trucks, forklifts, and dollies to transport items and supplies as needed;
• Provide training to various individuals and law enforcement personnel on proper handling and packaging of evidence/property and on bio-hazard requirements;
• Testify in court on the integrity and chain of custody of evidence presented in criminal proceedings;
• Assist with inventory, ordering, processing and distributing departmental supplies;
• Assist in distributing uniforms to Sheriff's Office members per regulations and maintain proper records.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualified candidates will possess at least three years' experience as an administrative assistant, store clerk, or warehouse inventory/supply clerk position. A combination of experience and/or education may be considered.
Additional requirements for the position include:
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including filing systems, sorting and routing mail, shipping and receiving packages.
• Sufficient writing skills to transcribe, compose, edit and maintain a variety of documents, reports and correspondences using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully. All handwriting must be clear and legible.
• Provide information, resolve conflicts or defuse/calm situations when responding to individuals of varied ethnic and social-economic backgrounds.
• Skill in the operation of current Windows based computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and other in-house databases; skill in learning new operating systems and staying current on all new technologies introduced.
• Skill in working under established deadlines and time frames, as well as being proactive and a self starter
The Ability To:
• Experience driving forklifts and large transportation vehicles.
• Experience in in warehouse and inventory control.
• Experience in law enforcement or public safety organization.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be willing to work around and handle potential allergens, narcotics, bodily fluids, and bio-hazardous and hazardous materials with proper training and personal protective equipment
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. routinely without accommodation
• Must be willing and able to work mechanical lifting devices up to 22 feet off the ground
(position stores and retrieves evidence stored on shelving platforms)
• Willing to learn and operate forklifts and other equipment including various transportation vehicles (Incumbent must successfully pass the Forklift Operator certification after on the job training)
• Must safeguard confidential information in accordance with policy and procedures
• Must willing to work additional hours as necessary that may include call-outs to a crime scene, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays that may be short notice. Additional hours or shift work may be necessary to respond to workload needs, including call-outs to crime scenes or other locations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (for Incumbents):
• A valid Washington State Driver's license at time of hire and a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass and receive forklift operator certification (after training)
• Must also pass a pre-employment physical exam.
TO APPLY:
• Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers: Automatic Disqualifiers
• Complete an Online application
• Answer the supplemental questions.
• Submit a resume and cover letter
Application Process & Timeframe:
Candidates who meet the application and position qualifications will be asked to self-schedule for a technical exam. The timeframe and order of this recruitment is provided below. The following dates are subject to change based on resource availability.
• Technical Exam: Late April
• Oral Board Exam: Mid May
UNION INFORMATION:
Positions in this classification are represented by the Public Safety Employees Union (PSEU)
QUESTIONS:
Michelle Kobuki, HR Analyst
206-477-4740
michelle.kobuki@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$31.06 - $39.37 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Civil Service, Full Time, 40/hrs Wk
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Job Number
2023MK18379
Closing
4/9/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
WHO MAY APPLY: Open to the general public. This position is a civil service position, for information regarding King County Civil Service Rules you can access these rules at Civil Service Rules .
SUMMARY: With over 1,000 employees, the King County Sheriff's Office serves the law enforcement needs of over half a million people in unincorporated areas and our twelve contract cities. The KCSO also provides police departments for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro Transit, and the King County International Airport. The Evidence Specialist is a great opportunity to join the King County Sheriff's Office and support the property management unit! Responsibilities of this position include handling all aspects of the intake, storing, releasing and disposing of police evidence, stolen property and other items. Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, customer service and the ability to adhere to strict policy and legal requirements are essential qualities for this position.
WORK SCHEDULE: The workweek is Monday - Friday: 7 - 3:30 PM. Additional hours or shift work may be necessary to respond to workload needs, including call-outs to crime scenes or other locations. Must be willing to work additional hours as necessary, that may include call-outs to a crime scene, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays which can be on short notice.
Job Duties
The King County Sheriff's Office Evidence Specialist is responsible for handling Public Safety evidence and property transactions and dispositions. Job duties include the proper disposal and storage of evidence and personal property while adhering to all legal requirements. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Maintenance of all related data. Enter, modify, track and/or retrieve information and data using spreadsheets and/or customized database applications;
• Coordinate all transactions; receive, release, and transport evidence/property to department facilities, personnel, courts, laboratories, owners and outside agencies in accordance with established policies and legal requirements;
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive records and reports on the collection, preservation, location and disposition of evidence as required by law and to support ongoing and annual audits;
• Secure and control valuable property, firearms and other weapons, ammunition and narcotics for evidence/property or issue;
• Handle and process bio-hazardous and hazardous materials and other potential allergens using personal protective equipment (PPE);
• Maintain, enter, modify, track and/or retrieve information and data using spreadsheets and/or customized database applications;
• Process and/or destroy evidence and documents in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Lift and move heavy and bulky items, use ladders and hydraulic lifting equipment to stock and retrieve items from shelves, and perform warehousing duties on a regular basis;
• Operate light and heavy equipment such as trucks, forklifts, and dollies to transport items and supplies as needed;
• Provide training to various individuals and law enforcement personnel on proper handling and packaging of evidence/property and on bio-hazard requirements;
• Testify in court on the integrity and chain of custody of evidence presented in criminal proceedings;
• Assist with inventory, ordering, processing and distributing departmental supplies;
• Assist in distributing uniforms to Sheriff's Office members per regulations and maintain proper records.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualified candidates will possess at least three years' experience as an administrative assistant, store clerk, or warehouse inventory/supply clerk position. A combination of experience and/or education may be considered.
Additional requirements for the position include:
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including filing systems, sorting and routing mail, shipping and receiving packages.
• Sufficient writing skills to transcribe, compose, edit and maintain a variety of documents, reports and correspondences using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully. All handwriting must be clear and legible.
• Provide information, resolve conflicts or defuse/calm situations when responding to individuals of varied ethnic and social-economic backgrounds.
• Skill in the operation of current Windows based computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and other in-house databases; skill in learning new operating systems and staying current on all new technologies introduced.
• Skill in working under established deadlines and time frames, as well as being proactive and a self starter
The Ability To:
- Perform your work independently or in a team setting.
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters, policies, and information.
- Operate and use standard office equipment that may include; personal computer, mainframe terminal, copier, fax machines and multi-line telephone.
- Provide customer service using diplomacy, interpersonal and listening skills, impart professional customer service with discretion, patience and professionalism, in-person and over the phone to both internal and external customers.
- Read, interpret, and apply general procedures to specific work applications.
- Type minimum of 35 words per minute.
Provide customer service using diplomacy, interpersonal and listening skills; to provide information, resolve conflicts or defuse/calm situations when responding to individuals of varied ethnic and social-economic backgrounds. - Drive a variety of transportation vehicles, including comfortability and familiarity with large box trucks (20ft box span) and forklifts is preferred (on-site job training provided).
- Lift up to 50 pounds without accommodation.
• Experience driving forklifts and large transportation vehicles.
• Experience in in warehouse and inventory control.
• Experience in law enforcement or public safety organization.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be willing to work around and handle potential allergens, narcotics, bodily fluids, and bio-hazardous and hazardous materials with proper training and personal protective equipment
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. routinely without accommodation
• Must be willing and able to work mechanical lifting devices up to 22 feet off the ground
(position stores and retrieves evidence stored on shelving platforms)
• Willing to learn and operate forklifts and other equipment including various transportation vehicles (Incumbent must successfully pass the Forklift Operator certification after on the job training)
• Must safeguard confidential information in accordance with policy and procedures
• Must willing to work additional hours as necessary that may include call-outs to a crime scene, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays that may be short notice. Additional hours or shift work may be necessary to respond to workload needs, including call-outs to crime scenes or other locations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (for Incumbents):
• A valid Washington State Driver's license at time of hire and a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass and receive forklift operator certification (after training)
• Must also pass a pre-employment physical exam.
TO APPLY:
• Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers: Automatic Disqualifiers
• Complete an Online application
• Answer the supplemental questions.
• Submit a resume and cover letter
Application Process & Timeframe:
Candidates who meet the application and position qualifications will be asked to self-schedule for a technical exam. The timeframe and order of this recruitment is provided below. The following dates are subject to change based on resource availability.
• Technical Exam: Late April
• Oral Board Exam: Mid May
UNION INFORMATION:
Positions in this classification are represented by the Public Safety Employees Union (PSEU)
QUESTIONS:
Michelle Kobuki, HR Analyst
206-477-4740
michelle.kobuki@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.