Records Technician / Evidence Technician

The City of Chehalis Police Department is hiring a Records Technician / Evidence Technician.  This is a non-commissioned position responsible for front office records management and customer service, as well as collecting, receipting, storing, and the control of all physical evidence/property in the custody of the Chehalis Police Department.

As a Records Technician this individual is responsible for performing clerical and administrative work in answering phones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, cashiering, permitting and licensing, and data processing.  This position is responsible for custodial care of department documents and records, handling multiple public disclosure requests, and processing of concealed pistol licensing.

As the Evidence Technician this employee will maintain chain of custody/evidence including receiving, packaging, recording, securing, preserving, and storing physical evidence and property (including chemicals, weapons, biohazards and valuables) in the custody of the Chehalis Police Department for use in criminal prosecutions.  The employee is also responsible for the management of the property room including accurate inventory and record keeping of all evidence and property.  

Both aspects of this job require a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion.  Successful applicants will undergo a background investigation to include a polygraph exam. 

This is a Teamsters represented position with a 2024 salary range of $48,024 to $58,392 plus benefits as listed below.

To apply:  Submit a cover letter, resume, and application (attached) and send to:

Glenn Schaffer / HR Manager
350 N. Market Blvd.
Chehalis, WA 98532
gschaffer@ci.chehalis.wa.us

This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occuring April 15, 2024.

Benefits:

The City of Chehalis offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, EAP, retirement, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.  We also have optional employee-contributed deferred compensation plans available. 

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Medical:
The City of Chehalis provides employees a choice between two health care plans; the Regence 250 Plan, and the Kaiser 200 Plan.  In all work groups other than Police and Fire, employees currently contribute 5 1/2% of the health care premium, while the City pays the other 94.5%.  This share is subject to bargaining agreements.  

Dental and Vision:
Dental and Vision Plans are offered through Teamsters Welfare/Delta Dental and are paid 100% by the City for the employee.

Life Insurance:
The City provides a $5,000.00 life insurance policy for employees, and a $1,000.00 life insurance policy for each of your dependents.  Additional life insurance is available at the employee's cost at very competitive rates through the Association of Washington Cities. 

Retirement:
Eligible City of Chehalis Employees participate in the Washington Department of Retirement Systems.  PERS 2 or 3 for a non-commissioned employees, and LEOFF 2 for Police Officers and Firefighters. 

Holidays:
In addition to ten observed holidays, employees also receive one floating holiday each year. 

Employee Assistance Program:
Employees and immediate family members are eligible to receive professional, confidential counseling and assistance through the EAP.   The EAP provides assistance for such things as stress, abuse, drugs and alcohol, grief, marriage concerns, depression as well as legal services for such things as wills, divorce, estate planning and disputes. 

Please see the attached job description for a more thorough outline of the duties and responsibilities of this position.