Salary: $21.67 - $28.17 HourlyLocation : City of Yuma, AZJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-00251Department: PoliceDivision: Operations & Technical-16Opening Date: 12/30/2024Closing Date: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM ArizonaFLSA: Non-ExemptSummaryAre you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Evidence Technician, working with the Police department. The ideal candidate will have evidence handling or law enforcement experience.Under close supervision, receives, catalogs, stores and disposes of property and evidence for the Yuma Police Department (YPD) Evidence Unit; performs a variety of administrative tasks in the tracking and safekeeping of property and evidence to maintain the legal chain of custody.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Receives property and evidence, and reviews packaging and documentation; verifies all evidence handling actions are in compliance with state laws and YPD policies and procedures.
- Catalogs, stores and disposes of property; checks property in and out; stores property according to type of material, temperature and handling regulations, requirements, and YPD procedures.
- Maintains files and records of property, including computer data entry and hardcopy files.
- Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the Yuma Way , and complies with all City policies and procedures.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Training and Experience Guidelines High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND one year evidence handling or law enforcement experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must pass a polygraph examination and background check.Knowledge of:
- City policies and procedures.
- State laws and YPD policies governing management of property and evidence.
- Principles of records management.
Skill in:
- Following written and verbal instructions and established policies and procedures.
- Maintaining accurate records.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Certified Property and Evidence Specialist Certification from the International Association for Property and Evidence, Inc. is required within twelve (12) months of hire. Terminal Operator Certification for access to Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) may be required for some incumbents.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a standard office environment and warehouse facilities; may be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:*ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.12% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.12% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).*LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .15% and the City contributes .15% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).*SHORT TERM DISABILITYThe City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can't work for a short time due to a covered disability.*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.*WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees. *UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.*MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department. *LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.*FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.*EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.*COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.*GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.
- 0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
- 5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
- 10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
- 15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
- 20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually
*SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.*PAID PARENTAL LEAVEThe City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.*HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
- President's Day (third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
*DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income. *TUITION REIMBURSEMENTThe City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.*SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.01 By marking Yes , I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application.
02 Do you meet or exceed the high school diploma or GED requirement?
03 This position requires a valid Arizona (AZ) Driver's License (DL) at the time of hire. Do you possess an AZ DL or have the ability to obtain one by the hire date?
- Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.
- Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from another U.S. state AND I am able to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.
- No, I do not have a valid Driver's License and/or the ability to obtain one by the hire date.
04 Do you possess one (1) year of evidence handling or law enforcement experience? (Must be verifiable in the work experience section of your application)
05 This position requires you to obtain the Property and Evidence Specialist Certification from the International Association for Property and Evidence, Inc. within twelve (12) months of hire. Are you agreeable to these terms?
06 Terminal Operator Certification for access to Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) may be required for some incumbents. Are you agreeable to these terms?
07 This position requires a background examination and background check. Are you agreeable to these terms?
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