Evidence Administrator

Sheriff’s Office Property/Evidence Administrator/Equipment Manager

PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:

Under general supervision, provides high level customer support to citizens, law enforcement personnel, and outside agencies regarding the status of evidence and property held by the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office, including performing research to determine ownership and legal requirements; and performs other related assigned duties. Fleet management of Sheriff’s Offices vehicles, and law enforcement equipment.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Provides support to internal and external customers, using discretion and following established procedures when releasing information to citizens or outside agencies.
• Investigates each item of property to ensure it is eligible for release, following established procedures while also critically reviewing each item is not being held as evidence.
• Maintains accurate records for deposits, transfers, forfeitures, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Transfers crime scene evidence using electronic software while maintaining the chain of custody.
• Prepares property and evidence in response to internal and external evidence requests.
• Maintain and updates property receipts to reflect current forfeitures and holds.
• Researches and prepares documentation necessary for filing of court orders, investigating the eligibility of property and evidence to ensure its proper disposal.
• Communicates with owners regarding the release of recovered stolen firearms, ensuring their understanding of the process and adhering to established policies and procedures.
• The property room technician shall be responsible for managing and auditing the property room.
• Procuring and managing all Sheriff’s Office and fleet maintenance.
• Maintaining a detailed inventory of all Sheriff Office’s vehicles and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess great organizational skills: attention to detail minded.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
• History or experience in inventory of items.
• Able to lift 20 lbs. over their head, squat, kneel and stand.
• Understanding of nomenclature of firearms.
• Understand how to handle and manipulate hazardous materials.
• Knowledge and understanding of routine maintenance of law enforcement vehicles.
• Scheduling and managing repairs of Sheriff’s Office vehicles.
• A law enforcement background preferred.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft excel, record management system, and other computer based skills.

About Wagoner County Sheriff's Office:

As a division of the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office, the Wagoner County Jail is devoted to safeguarding our community, inmates, and staff. All individuals will be treated in a safe, humane, and fair manner. Detention staff will be professional and responsive to Citizen's concerns. Our hope is that those who pass through the Wagoner County Jail will re-enter the community as more productive and responsible citizens.

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