Karen Foster
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Certified Property & Evidence Specialist with a proven track record at Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, showcasing expertise in document management and staff support. Excelled in enhancing workflow efficiency and implementing best practices, significantly contributing to the team's success. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a strong ability to communicate effectively, ensuring meticulous evidence handling and support in high-stakes environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Property & Evidence Coordinator
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Oregon City, OR
08.2024 - Current
- Organize and coordinate schedules and the workflow of the Property Room.
- Train and lead the work of the other Property Room Specialists.
- Assist and support the Property Room Supervisor with daily functions.
Property & Evidence Specialist
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Oregon City, OR
09.2017 - Current
- Receive, store and account for property and evidence items received.
- Take care of the release and destruction of property along with maintaining the chain of custody.
- Testify in court if needed.
- Transport evidence to the crime lab for forensic examination.
- Transport evidence to and from two different off site evidence storage rooms.
- Help personnel in the submission of evidence.
- Deal with the public through in person and phone contacts.
- Communicate with the District Attorney's Office in the return or destruction of items seized.
- Communicate with other law enforcement agencies with evidence issues.
- Assist with search warrants with entry of items.
- Yearly and quarterly Inventory of all items seized.
- Also worked in this position part time at different times starting in April 2007-September of 2017. Main focus was on destruction and release of property. Also, assisted in inventories..
Property Officer
Oregon City Police Department
Oregon City, OR
01.2001 - 10.2005
- Solely in charge of the intake and storage of evidence.
- Conducted destruction of guns, drugs, and property no longer needed.
- Conducted evidence viewings with the District Attorney's Office and public.
- Testify in court when needed.
- Called out to crime scenes with officers and detectives to process and seize evidence.
- Member of the Clackamas County Major Crime Team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR05-1997
Skills
- Document Management
- Data Entry
- Staff Supervision
- Best Practices Implementation
- Professional Networking
- Project Support
- Document Control
- Customer Service
- Highly Organized
Certification
- Curriculum Vitae available upon request
Timeline
Interim Property & Evidence Coordinator
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
08.2024 - Current
Property & Evidence Specialist
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
09.2017 - Current
Property Officer
Oregon City Police Department
01.2001 - 10.2005
- Curriculum Vitae available upon request
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Clackamas Community College
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