Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV414: Evidence Specialist

Evidence Specialist

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV414
4
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
21.15 - 25.00 - 30.13 USD Hourly
$21.15 - $25.00 - $30.13
$43,992.00 - $52,000.00 - $62,670.40

POSITION SUMMARY

Evidence Specialist maintains an inventory and audit trail for property recovered by or submitted to the department and manages the release or disposal of items with evidentiary value. Oversees the recording, security, storage, and database maintenance for all evidence and property.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receive, store, organize, and safeguard various types of evidence and property, including narcotics, currency, biohazard and genetic material, weapons, jewelry, audio/visual recordings, and other items.
  • Ensure incoming items are properly labeled by the assigned deputy.
  • Retrieve, transport, and submit evidence to forensic laboratories for testing.
  • Prepare items for destruction or disposal upon written authorization from the court or District Attorney’s Office.
  • Maintain and update databases and records to ensure a proper chain of custody for all evidence and property.
  • Maintain both automated and manual files for evidence and property.
  • Track and update records for items submitted for laboratory analysis.
  • Order and maintain inventory of supplies for the evidence room and associated workstations.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned work area.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Four (4) years of work experience in warehousing, inventory control, and/or property and evidence handling experience.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature- controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically dry.
  • Worker often works alone, both with or without direction from supervisor.
  • Work hazards, or potential work hazards, include driving a motor vehicle, exposure to severe weather conditions and frequent lifting.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used to perform administrative duties include the telephone, computer, terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
  • Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties vary but may include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, a wide variety of basic office supplies and various types of law enforcement equipment and items of property stored as evidence including hazardous materials, firearms and ammunition.
  • Worker operates an automobile, van or truck in the performance of certain duties.
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