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Job Description
Definition and Class Characteristics
Interviews will be held on October 17, 2024
The Sheriff's Office is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented Evidence/Property Technician to join their law enforcement team. If you thrive with organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet demands, then consider a career with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office!
The Evidence/Property Technician under general supervision, receives, organizes, preserves, secures, transports, and releases property/evidence.
Examples of DutiesEssential:- Receives, tags, and stores property/evidence from crime scenes
- Prepares narcotics and fingerprints for analysis by the Department of Justice
- Transports fingerprints and narcotics to the Department of Justice for analysis, and destroys narcotics according to legal and administrative procedures and practices
- Researches case dispositions and case files to determine the rightful owner of property
- Completes Department of Justice checks on individuals who claim weapons
- Acquires court orders for the destruction or return of property
- Releases property to victim/suspect when appropriate
- Testifies in court regarding the chain of evidence
- Enters data on property/evidence into the property system
- Transports and stores bio-hazardous material/chemicals, and negotiates pick-ups for the destruction and disposal of bio-hazardous material
- Answers telephones and processes requests from victims/suspects
- Types correspondence to victims, suspects, and reporting parties in response to requests for the return or destruction of property
- Orders and stocks supplies as needed
- Assists in retrieval of property, accompanying deputies on search warrants, as needed
Education and Experience Required
Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by specialized course work in property/evidence management from an accredited college or university. Two years of experience performing staff work similar to the Legal Office Assistant II classification in Nevada County may be substituted for the supplemental specialized course work from an accredited college or university in property/evidence management.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Physical Demands and Working ConditionsProficiency in operating tools and equipment for property and evidence processing, along with standard office equipment. Physical agility to perform tasks like grasping, bending, kneeling, and stooping. Strong visual acuity to read computer screens and printed materials. Effective verbal and auditory interpersonal skills in person and over the phone.
Working in controlled exposure to chemicals, bodily fluids, and other potentially hazardous materials collected as evidence.
Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
Other Requirements
Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and a background investigation. This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Why the Nevada County Sheriff's Office?
Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy and balanced.
Nevada County offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, orthodontics, vision and life insurance; optional flexible spending account (FSA); optional dependent care account (DCA); tuition reimbursement options and deferred compensation plans including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. In addition, employees receive a generous sick time/vacation/PLP leave benefit; 11 standard holidays and 2-3 floating holidays and m oving and relocation allowance (depending on eligibility). Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education .
Our agency is committed to equal opportunity and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic. If you have a disability, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the application process and throughout employment. Contact us for more information.
For the full Evidence/Property Technician job description click here .
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans- Anthem Select HMO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Kaiser HMO
- PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
- PERS Platinum PPO
- PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Basic Term Life
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
- Optional Dependent Term Life
- Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Nevada
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Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.” Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life.
The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services.
Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses.
Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround.
Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno.
Weather:
The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow.
Recreation:
Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting.
Arts and Culture:
Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County.
We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.
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