CLERK TYPIST 1, EVIDENCE-HANDLING

 

DEFINITION


 Under direction of a supervisory officer performs evidence-
 handling duties as well as clerical work including typing of
 reports, documents, and correspondence; does other related
 duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 Secures evidence, such as body parts, bloodstained articles, HIV-
 tainted materials, narcotics, firearms and body fluid samples.

 Records (logs) evidence, such as body parts, bloodstained
 articles, HIV-tainted materials, narcotics, firearms and body
 fluid samples.

 Places labels on specimens, samples, or evidence.

 Collects (receives) evidence, such as body parts, blood-stained
 articles, HIV-tainted materials, narcotics, firearms and body
 fluid samples.

 Stores evidence, such as body parts, bloodstained articles, HIV-
 tainted materials, narcotics, firearms and body fluid samples.

 Verifies receipt of evidence against source documents.

 Distributes evidence to appropriate laboratory for examination.

 Applies established security procedures and guidelines.

 Applies appropriate safety procedures.

 Provides testimony in court and other legal forums.

 Interprets applicable laws, rules, policies, and regulations for
 subordinates.

 Proofreads material for accuracy.

 Types legal, technical and/or statistical documents, reports, and
 routine correspondence.

 Compiles, tabulates, and interprets data and statistics.

 Operates office machines and equipment

 Prepares correspondence in accordance with established
 regulations.

 Maintains records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information system used
 by the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      One (1) year of experience in clerical work including the
 receipt, verification, recording and storage of evidence

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of chain-of-custody procedures.

 Knowledge of procedures governing "rules of evidence."

 Knowledge of methods for the safe handling of HIV-tainted
 materials.

 Knowledge of procedures for storing controlled substances.

 Knowledge of general vocabulary and spelling.

 Knowledge of legal terminology.

 Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines.

 Knowledge of established security procedures and guidelines.

 Knowledge of procedures for processing evidence.

 Knowledge of filing procedures.

 Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures.

 Knowledge of modern office methods, practices, routines,
 machines, and equipment.

 Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations.

 Ability to provide testimony in court and other legal forums.

 Ability to compare written or printed material for accuracy.

 Ability to apply laws, rules, and regulations to given
 situations.

 Ability to operate a computer or other electronic word processing
 equipment.

 Ability to keep accurate records.

 Ability to gather, compile, and analyze basic statistical and/or
 technical data and to prepare reports and summaries in graphic,
 tabular and/or written form.

 Ability to read and interpret established policies, procedures,
 and regulations of the organization.
 Ability to type legal, technical and/or statistical documents,
 reports and correspondence utilizing electronic equipment.

 Ability to process requests for information in accordance with
 established procedures.

 Ability to prepare correspondence as assigned.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
 manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If
 the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES:  10/A09-23239             DJ                        5/6/00