• Maintains a legally sufficient chain of evidence; receives, marks and inventories property and/or evidence coming into the Property Room, inspects property for condition, damage and identification number and notes all pertinent facts; stamps evidence with case number;
• Maintains a filing system including a cross-reference index showing ownership, description, location and related details of all property;
• Maintains department fingerprint files;
• Detects, collects and processes evidence from crime scenes, operates photographic equipment and photographs crime scenes;
• Performs laboratory identification of marijuana, classifies and compares fingerprints and fingerprints individuals for department records;
• Testifies in court when necessary regarding the preservation and integrity of evidence presented in criminal proceedings;
• Prepares yearly audits, performs visual audit of all property and compares to inventory records;
• Gathers property and prepares for disposition, either by sale, auction, donation or destruction, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations;
• Operates a computer to enter property information and to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar;
• Prepares department reports, reference receipts, and release of property/evidence as required;
• Interacts with the public, court, prosecutors, attorneys and insurance companies as required;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Business English, spelling, punctuation and business math functions, including percentages;
• Modern office procedures, practices and equipment;
• Stock room or property control;
• Computer systems and software;
• Inventory and property accountability records and controls;
• Mathematical skills;
• Filing and cross-indexing procedures;

• Understand and comply with oral and written instructions;
• Learn and follow various city, state and federal rules and regulations;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Police Department staff and other City personnel;
• Operate a computer and various software applications;
• Recognize and calmly deal with difficult and highly emotional situations involving the public;
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Maintain composure at unpleasant crime scene situations including homicides, officer involved shootings, and unusual or suspicious deaths.
• Recall facts in order to testify in court;
• Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places;
• Understand and follow the policies, procedures and services of the department and the City;
• Make independent decisions of moderate importance;
• Learn and comprehend privacy and public disclosure laws, specialized language, terms and office equipment;
• Deal tactfully and courteously with other employees, City officials, members of the Criminal Justice system and the general public;
• Understand and follow quickly and accurately written and oral instructions;
• Operate a variety of office equipment to include typewriters and computers.

• Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain ACCESS Certification.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain Marijuana Identification Technician Certification.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Hours of Work – This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. The work schedule is likely to include evenings and/or weekends.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant’s ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Identification – Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment. The City uses E-Verify program.
Union Affiliation – This is an American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit position.
Drug-Free Workplace –The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
Note – The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Paid Leave: Regular, full-time, unaffiliated City employees receive 8 hours of sick leave per month and 12 holidays per year, and vacation days are earned at the rate designated by Policy 2.7.3, Vacation Accrual and Use, of the Administrative Policies and Procedures of the City of Puyallup. Vacation, sick leave, and holiday leave are prorated for regular, part-time employees.

Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday provisions are determined through collective bargaining for affiliated employees. All Collective Bargaining Agreements can be found on our website at http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/465/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.

Retirement: Regular-status City employees are mandatory members of the State of Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Employees and the City jointly contribute to the plans. Deferred compensation plans are also available on an optional, voluntary basis.

Group Insurance: Currently, unaffiliated full-time, regular-status employee benefits include City paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, plus life and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees. Employees may be required to premium share benefit costs depending upon their status in the city's wellness program. Employees scheduled on a regular status part time basis will be offered pro-rated insurance benefits.