Job description

This Work Matters! Are you a Criminal Justice professional who’s very organized? Do you pay close attention to details? Are you a reliable and dependable person who can work independently? Do you have customer service experience? This may be the position for you!

The Department of Community Justice is currently looking to hire a Logistics Evidence Technician in our Adult Services Division. This position will support the evidence and management of property collected by Parole and Probation Officers. This position also supports Survival Skills Training and the management of tactical equipment supplied for all officers in the division.

The Department of Community Justice is looking for Technician who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Intake of property/evidence from satellite secure storage rooms, then transport property to central facility
• Inventory Incoming property/evidence & classify contraband, property or evidence, maintaining chain of custody
• Partner to provide training on property and evidence
• Research and coordinate recycling and/or refurbishing of property with community partners.
• Notify Justice Involved Individuals when property can be released, and provide to individuals upon documented release,
• Coordinate with Portland Police, Metro Bomb Squad, and Fire & Rescue for ammunition or fireworks destruction
• Track and process invoices for services to destroy, recycle, or refurbish property.
• Issue, order, receive, and track equipment necessary for Probation/Parole officer to complete their assigned tasks
• Coordinate repairs of equipment as needed
• Maintain training records for Defensive Tactics; ConSim, and Firearms Qualification.
• Communicate with DPSST for certification requirements based on training.
• Maintain equipment invoice spreadsheet, equipment inventory spreadsheet, equipment orders, property/evidence spreadsheet, billing and other reports as directed.
• Maintain training records of all instructors
• Maintain Radio assignments and spreadsheets
• Tracks and maintains incident reports
• Educate and train Probation and Parole Officers on property and evidence chain of custody, proper storage, and required documentation.

WORKFORCE EQUITY

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit ourWorkforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP)to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE

Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change

The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.

The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 600 permanent, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises approximately 9,000 justice-involved individuals annually and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for approximately 360 youth on formal and informal community supervision.

More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj.

The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment.

The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: DCJ East Campus - West, 1245 SE 122nd Ave, Portland OR 97233

Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
• Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass
• Access to wellness resources

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights posteris available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference pagefor details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.99 - $33.08 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97233: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in law enforcement, criminal justice, or corrections?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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