Administrative Specialist 2 - Evidence Technician
Full Time
Salem, OR
Posted
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
11/14/2022
Application Deadline:
12/14/2022
Agency:
Oregon State Department of Police
Salary Range:
$3,627 - $5,253
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Administrative Specialist 2 - Evidence Technician
Job Description:
The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Administrative Specialist 2, Evidence Technician position.
If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact
osp.recruiting@osp.oregon.gov
and reference REQ-113118.
What will you do?
You will receive, maintain and dispose of evidence in accordance with Department policies and procedures, the Evidence Property Procedures Manual, and State and Federal laws and guidelines. You will be required to independently review and make decisions related to evidence, as well as ensure precision and accuracy in the tracking, maintenance, submission and disposition of property and evidence in the evidence lockers. You will maintain secured evidence lockers to ensure that evidence retains its integrity and is properly stored according to its type.
This position manages evidence at the Salem Area Command, Capitol Mall Area Command and McMinnville Worksite.
You must be able to provide credible sworn testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding arising from the performance of duties.
To learn more about the program,
click here.
Minimum Qualifications
(these must be addressed in your resume for full consideration):
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Two years of experience as an administrative specialist or executive support specialist which included administrative support for a project, program, or operation.
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Administrative support includes those duties beyond clerical/secretarial such as: interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations; administrative data collection and analysis; and evaluation of projects, processes, and operations; OR
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An equivalent combination of training and experience.
One year of postsecondary education may be substituted for up to one year of the experience.
To be hired as an Evidence Technician with the Oregon State Police, you will be required to participate in a full background investigation process which will include a Credit History Check. Evidence Technicians in the course of regular business activities are responsible for the handling and management of several types of evidence to include that of a sensitive nature. This may include but is not limited to the handling of financial records such as bank statements, checks, debit and credit card information and other financial records containing information not customarily provided in a retail transaction. As well as the handling and managing of large amounts of cash, firearms and other weapons, controlled substances and other evidence related to on-going criminal investigations or for safe keeping.
Note: If you are selected to move forward in the selection process, you must provide official transcripts from all institutions of higher education that were used in the award of your degree, if used to meet Minimum Qualifications.
Preferred Skills
(these must be addressed in your cover letter for full consideration):
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Demonstrated evidence management experience or experience in computerized inventory management, preferably in a law enforcement environment.
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Experience with police evidence and evidence management procedures, including handling of potentially hazardous evidence.
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Demonstrated knowledge of State and Federal privacy and security laws related to police records and experience maintaining records in a timely, accurate, and organized manner.
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Experience conducting research and recommending procedures and guidelines to improve police property operations.
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Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and other modern office equipment such as copy machines, scanners and barcode printers.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills to diverse groups of people to include providing excellent internal and external customer service.
Special Qualifications:
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Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
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Must be LEDS certified or be able to gain certification upon hire.
How to Apply:
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You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position.
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In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position.
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Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application.
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Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.
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Documents submitted in formats other than MS Word or PDF will not be reviewed and will result in disqualification of your application.
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Please only attach documents that are requested in this posting. Any additional documents that are submitted at this stage, will not be reviewed.
Additional Information & Benefits:
The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the
Classification and Compensation
page for more details.
Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your
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Eligible Veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:
Veterans Resources
, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. NOTE: If requesting Veterans’ preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
OSP does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet DAS employment eligibility standards.
This position is covered by an OSPOA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSPOA employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Helpful Links & Resources:
Learn more about OSP
here.
View our recruitment video
here.
View our
competitive benefits package
.
Background screening information can be found
here.
OSP does not offer Visa Sponsorship. To view information regarding work authorization and acceptable documents for verification,
click here.
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The Oregon State Police is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer committed to Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. At Oregon State Police, our Mission is to serve the State of Oregon with a diverse workforce dedicated to the protection of people, property and natural resources. Our values are Honor, Loyalty, Dedication, Compassion and Integrity.
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