HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-009 N.C.S. 01/04/2016Resolution No. 2016-009 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY
ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY RANGE OF POLICE PROPERTY
TECHNICIAN, AUTHORIZING THE POSITION ALLOCATION OF ONE (1.0) FTE
POLICE PROPERTY TECHNICIAN, AND REDUCING THE ONE (1) FTE EVIDENCE
TECHNICIAN POSITION ALLOCATION TO 0.5 FTE.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Police Property Technician,
attached hereto and marked as Exhibit A and compensated at the rates attached hereto and
marked as Exhibit B.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
1. Approves the amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written
in this Resolution including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the
Personnel System.
2. Takes this action pursuant to Personnel Code 3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and
Regulations (Rule IV- Classification and Rule V — Compensation) and, that the
notice of this action has been properly posted.
Authorizes the position allocation of one Police Property Technician.
4. Reduces funding for one (1.0) FTE Evidence Technician position to 0.5 FTE.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 4th day of January,
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2016, by the following vote:
None
City Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, Vice Mayor King, Miller`
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Police Property Technician
Summary
Exhibit A
City of Petaluma
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 0l /04/2016
Job Class:
Receives, stores, transports, releases, and/or disposes of property and evidence in the Petaluma
Police Department and maintains related records.
Class Characteristics
General supervision is provided by the Police Records Supervisor. Responsibilities may include
the technical or functional supervision of other staff or volunteers/interns. This is a specialized
non -sworn position that is responsible for the maintenance, security and technical coordination
of the property and evidence function. It is distinguished from the other non -sworn positions in
the Police Department by the consequence of errors, level of responsibility, and independent
decision making applicable to this position.
Essential Duties Skills, and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential
duties, skills, and demands.
Duties:
Receive, store, and maintain all property and evidence including all stored property and
evidence related equipment; maintain stocks of required packaging and storage supplies; and
maintain organized property packaging and storage areas in accordance with state, city, and
departmental procedures and regulations.
Notify property owners of releasable property; release or dispose of property recovered, found,
or seized in accordance with state, city, and departmental procedures and regulations.
Use property and evidence database system to enter and maintain data about all actions
associated with the property; compile data from a variety of database systems to prepare
reports; and duplicate digital evidence as needed.
Coordinate with various public agencies, private attorneys, and others to arrange and conduct
timely viewing of evidence during discovery processes; witness the viewing of evidence during
discovery processes in an unobtrusive and impartial manner; transport evidence to various
public agencies and other persons legally entitled; and testify in court regarding chain of
custody, property records, and equipment maintenance.
Attend training to keep current with applicable laws and regulations relative to the handling
and storage of evidence/property and recommend appropriate changes when necessary.
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In a backup capacity, make latent fingerprint comparisons following established procedures.
Perform general office duties including typing, record keeping, filing, and basic report writing.
Use personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses, face
masks, and Tyvek suits, when applicable and required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Learn and apply laws, regulations, principles and methods for receiving, storing, maintaining,
transporting, and disposing of property and evidence.
Read, comprehend, learn, and apply a variety of applicable procedure manuals, legal codes,
and legal documents.
Use applicable database software systems and applications.
Operate a computer, applicable software applications, modern office equipment, and multi-
line telephones.
Exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently within established guidelines.
Present accurate and detailed information related to property and evidence procedures and
chain of custody.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents.
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of
the work.
Transport evidence using a department authorized vehicle or equivalent.
Learn how to properly handle property and evidence, including narcotics, explosives, hazardous
materials, and weapons in a safe manner.
Learn latent fingerprint comparison procedures and practices.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use the
computer keyboard and mouse, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and
arms, talk or hear, stand, walk, and stoop, or crouch. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to work
in an office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Basic principles and methods for receiving and handling property and evidence.
Applicable database software applications.
Standard office practices and procedures.
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Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Basic law enforcement organization, activities, terminology, and regulations.
Record keeping principles and practices specific to a law enforcement (or equivalent)
organization.
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would be:
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Experience:
Two years of experience in police records, property/evidence management; or inventory/supply
administration, storage, and records management; or equivalent with a law enforcement
agency.
Certificates/Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.
As a term of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification as a Property and
Evidence Specialist (CPES) from the International Association of Property and Evidence (TAPE)
within 18 months of appointment.
As a term of continued employment, incumbents must successfully complete the Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) 38 -hour course on latent fingerprint comparison within 18 months
of appointment.
Established:
Resolution #:
Revised:
Department:
FLSA Status:
January 4, 2016
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Police
Non-exempt
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Exhibit B
Police Property Technician Salary Range
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HOURLY
24.98
26.23
27.51
28.87
30.36
MONTHLY
4329.87
4546.53
4768.40
5004.13
5262.40
POLICE PROPERTY
TECHNICIAN
ANNUAL
51,958.40
54,558.40
57, 220.80
60,049.60
63,148.80
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