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Property & Evidence Technician

Evidence Processing ~ Property Maintenance ~ Document Management ~ Compliance

Personnel Leadership ~ Chain of Custody ~ Facility Management ~ Courtroom Testimony

         Possess an active Secret Security Clearance and substantial experience in supervising property and evidence room operations within police departments and forensic laboratories.

         Advanced knowledge of forensic evidence handling techniques to ensure integrity and preservation of items for comprehensive laboratory analysis.

         Extremely well-versed in evidence inventory, control, tracking, and destruction practices within forensic labs.

         Excel at independently coordinating efficient operations within property and evidence units including constant compliance with established laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.  

         Foster and maintain cohesive relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement, court personnel, and other related government agencies.

         Highly discreet with excellent problem solving, communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

         Effortlessly leverage sharp organization skills to accurately classify, categorize, arrange, and manage property and evidence. 

PAE, Forest Park, GA, 2015 to Present

Forensic Case File Manager

• Spearhead evidence processing operations at Defense Forensic Science Center s FXT-A deployed laboratory in Kuwait including facility management, property maintenance, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Receive and process evidence submissions such as IEDs, explosive materials, chemicals, and weapons by preparing paperwork and supervising receipt, identification, categorization, storage, and chain of custody (CoC).
• As Subject Matter Expert, train, guide, and advise law enforcement professionals and other stakeholders in proper methods for evidence collection, documentation, submission, and laboratory processes.
• Ensure stringent conformance to DFSC (ISO accredited laboratory - International Organization for Standardization-17025:2005) procedures, Army Regulation 195-5, Federal, and other local regulations.
• Critically evaluate evidence to determine scientific disciplines required for analysis, and respond to examination inquiries from American and foreign military personnel and dignitaries.

Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science (Dallas County), Dallas, TX, 2014 to 2015

Forensic Evidence Supervisor

• Directed daily operations within American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Certified Laboratory (ASCLD) by proficiently receiving and processing incoming evidence, preparing associated paperwork, and supervising receipt, identification, categorization, storage, and release of evidence.
• Oversaw proper evidence handling and chain of custody procedures to record and preserve evidence which may be used in criminal prosecution cases.
• Interfaced with section chiefs, scientists, and other personnel to swiftly resolve evidence management issues and uphold integrity of evidence in storage.

• Applied dynamic leadership talents toward hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating personnel, delegating assignments, and optimizing performance through motivation and constructive feedback.
• Entered cases into automated case file management and evidence tracking system LIMS (Justice Trax).

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BAE Systems, Afghanistan, 2012 to 2014

Forensic Case File Manager

• Governed full-scope evidence processing operations at Defense Forensic Science Center s ACME laboratories encompassing property maintenance, policy and procedure compliance, documentation, and training law enforcement professionals and other stakeholders in all procedures related to evidence administration.
• Controlled receipt and processing of often hazardous evidence submissions (explosives and weapons) and directed compliant receipt, identification, categorization, storage, and CoC.
• Methodically monitored transfer of evidence throughout specialty areas and maintained meticulous chain of custody records.
• Steered rigorous adherence to Combined Joint Task Force requirements and Special Regulation 195-5.
• Regularly audited lab operations to identify and recommend process improvements and cost-saving measures.

Galveston Police Department, Galveston, TX, 1992 to 2012

Property and Evidence Room Manager / Grant Manager / Patrol Officer

• Headed receipt, identification, categorization, storage, and custody of evidence, property, safekeeping items, and items held for destruction.
• Safely stored property in secure areas, accurately logged incoming items into records, and made property available for trial upon request.
• Seamlessly coordinated deposit of unclaimed money to appropriate accounts in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Testified in court when required and participated in departmental crime collection and analysis projects.
• Authorized evidence disposition by cooperating with investigating officers to clear evidence for release or disposal, and completed associated reports.
• Orchestrated secure transport of evidence or contraband to other agencies for analysis or disposal.
• Ensured constant alignment with strict regulatory criteria by maintaining up-to-date records related to evidence and property including inventory, location information, destructions, and specific items.
• Supervised input of evidence into OneSolution and New World computer systems and compiled accurate records on existing, released, destroyed, donated, and auctioned property.
• Maintained and continually updated fingerprint and photograph storage systems.
• Supervised and trained property technicians, delegated assignments, and ensured staff delivered projects according to expected timelines to maintain optimum productivity.
• As grant manager, explored sources of funding, authored grant proposals, and prepared budget and assessment sections for private, local, state, and federal grants.
• As a patrol officer, upheld public safety by responding to and investigating crimes, complaints, accidents, and violations of various laws.
• Directed traffic, operated radar traffic monitoring equipment, distributed traffic citations, questioned witnesses and suspects, and recorded statements and depositions.

Prior background includes role as a Law Enforcement Officer with the United States Air Force.

Peace Officer Master License, State of Texas

Master Peace Officer Certification

Graduate, United States Air Force Law Enforcement Academy

Property/Evidence Technician Certification, Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians

Certification, International Association For Property and Evidence

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging opportunity as a Property & Evidence Technician and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you a significant background in law enforcement with specialization in the complete spectrum of evidence processing and management. I m highly regarded for enforcing integrity of chain of custody procedures, directing forensic lab operations, administering Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and testifying in court. To complement these qualifications, I offer strong talents in document management, staff training, and facility management which are all vital to effectively safeguarding critical evidence and property.

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a seasoned professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through resourcefulness, flexibility, and leadership experience. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <INSERT NAME OF COMPANY>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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