Job Description

Position Information



Working Title of Vacant Position
Evidence Technician I


Job Type
Full Time


Posting Type
Public


Number of Vacancies
1


Department
POLICE


Division
POLICE SUPPORT


Requisition Number
2023145P


Number of hours worked per week
40 hours


Work Schedule
40 hour work week


Work Site Location
304 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322


Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional


Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly


Advertised Salary
$38,006 \xe2\x80\x93 $49,408 starting annual salary
[depending on qualifications and experience]




This position is responsible for the handling and production of requests from the Commonwealth Attorney\xe2\x80\x99s Office, City Attorney\xe2\x80\x99s office, Courts and private attorneys for audio/video recordings from the police department.

This position works within broad policy and organizational guidelines.

• Will execute policies and procedures for record retention and destruction in accordance with Library of Virginia, City of Chesapeake and Chesapeake Police Department.
• Maintains video and audio evidence files: primarily tasked with researching, locating, reviewing, and coping videos to required media formats in compliance with established regulations. Information is released upon request.
• Prepares recorded evidence information for use, presents to others, and testifies about evidence in court.
• May be requested or subpoenaed to testify in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings.
• Maintains knowledge base of current laws and policies to help minimize liability on the City of Chesapeake and Police Department. Attends in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
• Conducts administrative functions such as recording statistical information, compiling reports, performing specialized studies, coordinating with other agencies or the public, and maintaining logs and forms.
• Maintains video editing equipment and troubleshoots problems to determine solutions.

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in forensic science or a closely related field.

Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

STRUCTURED QUALIFICATIONS FOR EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN I:

• In order to advance to the position of Evidence Technician I, the candidate must possess all the knowledge, skills, and qualifications of a Evidence Technician Trainee and in addition:
  • Must have one (1) year continuous service as an Evidence Technician Trainee in the Chesapeake Police Department or Advanced Training/Experience.
  • Must have a minimum of a \xe2\x80\x9cSolid Performance\xe2\x80\x9d rating on last annual performance evaluation. Acceptable driving and accident record.
  • Must not have had a preventable accident within the past twelve (12) months prior to submitting application for consideration.
  • A record of professionalism in the identification, collection, preservation, documentation, and maintenance of evidence.
  • A letter of recommendation from the technician\xe2\x80\x99s immediate supervisor is to be submitted with the application and endorsed by the Section Commander prior to submission.
  • Completion of specialized training in the following areas: Crime Scene Search and Procedures, Crime Scene Photography, Evidence Packaging and Handling, Latent Processes/Fingerprinting and Impression Evidence Recovery.
  
  

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Requires a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and a driving record that is in compliance the City Driving Standards.
• Special skills or equipment certification may be required.

Special Requirements:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.


Preferred Qualifications



Posting Detail Information



Job Open Date
04/06/2023


Job Close Date
04/23/2023


Open Continuous
No


Special Instructions to Applicants
*PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING FORM *
Please complete and return the Personal History Statement no later than one (1) week after job close date [APRIL 23, 2023] to Chesapeake Police Department, Central Records, 304 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands



Overall Physical Strength Demands
L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.


Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.



Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 lbs


Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs


Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs


Reaching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


Handling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.


Fine Dexterity
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.


Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.


Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.


Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.


Balancing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.


Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.


Talking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Foot Controls
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.


Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
computer, copier, fax, scanner, cd/dvd duplicator, telephone, headsets, audio/video equipment


Protective Equipment Required
headphones, googles, gloves, mask


Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never



Mechanical Hazards
D = Daily


Chemical Hazards
S = Seasonally


Electrical Hazards
S = Seasonally


Fire Hazards
S = Seasonally


Explosives
N = Never


Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally


Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never


Other



If Other, Description



Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never



Dirt and Dust
D = Daily


Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally


Noise and Vibration
D = Daily


Fumes and Odors
S = Seasonally


Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally


Darkness or Poor Lighting
S = Seasonally


Primary Work Location
Office Environment


Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.



Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.


Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.


Noisy/Distracting Environment
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.


Other



If Other, Description



Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Video Evidence Technician and Records Manager

Professional References

Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.



Minimum Requests
0


Maximum Requests
4