CSP Evidence Technician - Englewood - State of Colorado
Denver, CO
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CSP Evidence Technician - Englewood
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CSP Evidence Technician - Englewood
Salary
$49,848.00 - $79,776.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA-CSP-11111 10/2024
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Colorado State Patrol
Opening Date
10/08/2024
Closing Date
10/22/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Englewood, CO
Hiring Pay Rate
Starts at pay practice minimum: $56,784.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Lori Todacheene, HR Business Partner, lori.todacheene@state.co.us, (303) 358-6495.
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
+ Description
+ Benefits
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Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointment for this position will be near the minimum salary range.
Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Our Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service
CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See ourEEOD Utilization Report (2020) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XM6_piWxOnO7rfbG1EDPL2vHeCcVH36/view?usp=sharing)
Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
+ Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
+ State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
+ Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .
+ Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
+ Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
+ We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.
+ CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and four annual wellness days.
+ The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
+ Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
+ Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
This work unit receives, catalogs, stores and maintains the integrity of evidence, found property, and property for safekeeping.
About the Job
The Evidence section is responsible for the preservation of all found property, safekeeping of property, and evidence coming into the possession of the Colorado State Patrol. As a specialized business unit, must adhere to state and federal rules and regulations regarding evidence and industry best practices as delineated by International Association for Property
and Evidence (IAPE) association.
Key Responsibilities
Collection, Handling, Packaging, Transporting, Storage, Managing, Releasing, and Destruction of Property and Evidence
This position is responsible for processing, storing, cataloging, releasing, purging and destruction of all property and evidence gathered and stored in CSP evidence facilities. Safeguards and maintains property integrity and chain of evidence and ensures that all releases and dispositions of property are legal and properly documented. Catalogs evidence and maintains and updates property and evidence documentation and records. Completes chain of custody entries and may testify in court, as applicable. Travels to remote locations to transport property and evidence routinely. Is exposed to various potential biohazards and potential hazardous materials on a daily basis.
+ Receives and inspects all incoming property and evidence into the property room to ensure packaging, proper entry of items. Confirms receipt of all property logged in by officers.
+ Releases property and evidence, to officers in accordance with agency written directives and procedures, for trial or for the purpose of having evidence analyzed and maintains property chain of custody procedures.
+ Releases property and evidence to victims, suspects, owners, and other law enforcement officers in accordance with polices, laws, and best practices.
+ Maintains property room documentation by making entry into computer system and attaches documents into electronic case.
+ Responsible for researching case dispositions through court databases and entering the disposition into computer systems.
+ Based on the evidence description determines the proper storage to maintain evidentiary value of the evidence.
+ Maintains and secures the property control room(s). Ensures property control room(s) adheres to professional accreditation standards.
+ Tracks and accounts for high-valued or sensitive items recovered.
+ Trains an external agency’s evidence technician how to properly package and store all types of evidence.
+ Trains agency members how to properly package and store all types of evidence.
Customer Service
This position is responsible for articulating agency key policies, positions and strategies, interpreting and applying policy and procedures to internal and external stakeholders and the public. This position also promotes the philosophies and programs implemented by the agency, serving as the agency’s principle liaison with all other law enforcement agencies in geographical area. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating tact and diplomacy to consistently interact effectively with all members to include internal and external partners. Writes necessary reports that are thorough, precise, appropriate and timely. Provides accurate, truthful and complete reporting in all formats.
+ Answers questions from the uniformed members of the Colorado State Patrol regarding evidence procedures, and activities of the unit; participates in community meetings, including oral presentations.
+ Interprets, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
+ Serves as the department's principal liaison with all other law enforcement agencies in the geographical area regarding evidence transfers, submissions and processes.
+ Proactively identify, establish and maintain professional relationships with external partners to increase information sharing, mutual aid and leverage shared resources to address public safety challenges.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years experience researching confidential database, cataloging information and clerical responsibilities.
OR
Three years of course work from an accredited educational institution in any field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Ability to work in a high volume environment.
+ Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data.
+ Strong attention to details.
+ Ability to handle repetitive processes.
+ Ability to focus.
+ Strong organizational skills.
+ Ability to perform active work.
+ Experience with evidence handling in a law enforcement agency preferred but not required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
+ A valid current driver's license is required to perform the duties of this position. This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle to gather evidence from temporary facilities within the region.
+ This position is requires the ability to move up to 40-50 pounds from one location to the next occasionally.
+ This position frequently lifts and carries items or containers that may be heavy or require lifting above the shoulders. This position also requires frequent walking, pulling and pushing.
+ This position is required to be available to respond to the central evidence facility to assist troopers in booking large quantities of evidence.
+ This position may be required to handle, package and store evidence items that could be considered hazardous. Drug testing equipment contains caustic materials or acids as do the dangerous drugs themselves. Although infrequent, it is possible for this position to have direct exposure to hazardous materials.
+ This position is required to obtain Certification through the International Association of Property and Evidence (IAPE) or another approved course in the handling, preservation and storing of evidence according to industry standards. This must be obtained within 18 months of the start date.
+ Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and drug testing.
APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb . A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdps_hr @state.co.us (roberta.mooney@state.co.us)
NOTIFICATIONS
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
+ Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
+ All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. The comparative analysis may include an online skill assessment, a structured application review by a panel of subject matter experts and a performance or oral board assessment.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Please describe in detail how your experience and education have best prepared you for the evidence technician position.
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Pre-employment screening (which consists of polygraph, drug screen, and an extensive background investigation) will be conducted as part of the selection process. As a condition of employment, are you willing to submit to pre-employment screening?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A".
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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.
+ Yes, I understand that
+ No
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I understand that the starting salary for this position will start at the pay practice minimum: $56,784.
+ Yes
+ No
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