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Our administrative office is open and assistance is available from 8:00 am through 6:30 pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays. All administrative calls should be directed to the telephone number below.

Administrative Office (HQ) Telephone
570-421-6800
Administrative Office (HQ) FAX
570-421-5979
Physical and mailing address
100 Day St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

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Job Descriptions:

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COURT LIAISON

OVERALL FUNCTIONS

 The work of the (Civilian) Court Liaison is performed under the general supervision of a Police Lieutenant. Duties include coordinating the preparation, examination, and presentation to the court of all documents and instruments the Police Department is responsible for submitting; and for coordinating the activities of the Police Department and the Criminal Court System.

WORK PERFORMED

Consult with the District Attorney and police officers on cases pending before the Court including but not limited to cases presented in the Court of Common Pleas, District Justice, Juvenile Court, Sentencing, Probation, and Family Court. Collect, record and distribute subpoenas to officers on all criminal, traffic and civil cases. Collect, record and distribute subpoenas to witnesses and victims in criminal cases. Track all stand-by and court appearance overtime and notify officers whether he or she must appear in court, whether the case has been continued or if the case has been adjudicated. Notify officers by phone and written memorandum as to the final disposition of case. Maintain the flow of information between the Police Department and District Attorney’s office. Provide discovery to the District Attorney’s office as mandated. Keep the District Attorney’s office abreast of the department’s position on pending cases. Coordinate case files in a uniform manner consistent with departmental policies and procedures and prepare a summary of the case for the purpose of issuing press releases.

PARTIAL LISTING OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN

OVERALL FUNCTIONS

The work of the (Civilian) Evidence Custodian is performed under the general supervision of a Lieutenant with the incumbent planning and carrying out assigned duties and resolving problems according to established guidelines and procedures. This is responsible paraprofessional work preserving the chain-of-custody and security of hazardous/non-hazardous evidence and non-evidential property received from law enforcement. The work involves receiving, storing, logging, retrieving and disposing of property used as evidence.

WORK PERFORMED

Receives, reviews, catalogs, marks, documents, and stores submitted property and evidence; safeguards integrity of chain-of-custody. Ensures hazardous materials evidence is appropriately handled, identified, contained, stored, transported, tested and legally disposed of. Evaluates the worth of adjudicated evidence and unclaimed property in preparation for legal disposal and dispersal.  Releases evidentiary items to authorized law enforcement personnel. Reviews security controls at primary and alternative property and storage locations. Conducts annual inventory of property and evidence warehouse. Responds to subpoenas to bring evidence to court and to testify as needed. Transports evidence to the Pennsylvania State Police Laboratory for analysis; picks up and returns evidence after analysis is completed. Responds to inquiries from victims, suspects and attorneys regarding personal property. Follows correct procedures in all handling of evidence; interprets and applies established policies and procedures where clear and ample precedents have been established. Destroys confiscated drugs and contraband. Maintains various reference files, assembles and organizes data, and prepares necessary reports. Performs related duties as needed or assigned.

PARTIAL LISTING OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school and three years clerical, record keeping or stores experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: knowledge of proper procedures and standards regarding the custody of evidence used in police investigations; effective record keeping and storing procedures to ensure the efficient retrieval of items; some knowledge of court procedures relating to the custody of evidence; and some knowledge of effective supervisory methods and practices. Physical ability to effectively handle and lift 25 to 50 lbs; use and operate hand truck for transporting heavy pieces of evidence. Requires good balance and coordination and ability to climb ladders and lift evidence bins in high areas (6 to 8 feet high). Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including computers and other electronic equipment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to testify in court proceedings. Ability to maintain moderately complex records and ensure their confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, attorneys and the general public. Ability to drive department vehicle to State laboratory for analysis of evidence. Excellent work history and attendance record. Possess and maintain valid Pennsylvania driver's license and an excellent driving record. No serious criminal history (to be determined by the nature of the violation).

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