Supervisor - Property & Evidence

Duties

Examples of Duties

• Supervise, plan, organize, coordinate and review the work of assigned personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Assist in developing and implementing unit goals, objectives, procedures, and priorities; develop policies and procedures for assigned unit.
• Monitor and review the workflow of assigned unit; evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload; identify opportunities for improvement and review with Police Lieutenant.
• Plan direct, coordinate and review the work for assigned division; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; prioritize projects and programs.
• Schedule and approve time-off of assigned staff to correspond with work priorities and needs.
• Assist in the development of assigned unit budget; monitor expenditures and ensure budget targets are met.
• Provide assistance in responding to citizen requests, over the telephone or in person.
• When assigned, investigate complaints regarding unit personnel.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate personnel.
• Testify in court as required.
• Perform complex and/or sensitive duties related to area of assignment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Additional assigned duties may depend on position assignment:
• Coordinate and assist in annual inventory and audits.
• Coordinate recording, storage and disposition of all evidence and found property.
• Coordinate security and maintenance of department property room in accordance with state laws and departmental regulations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant OSHA and city safety regulations.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of property and evidence collection and disposition.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Experience:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible duties in the areas of property and evidence record keeping; coordination and disposition of property and evidence; and crime scene processing is required; including one (1) year experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is desirable.

Education:

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training or college level coursework in area of assignment is required.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California Class C driver's license are required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in processing crime scenes.
• Completion of the POST Evidence and Property Function Management course.

Knowledge of:

• Laws, codes and ordinances governing the proper collection, storage and disposition of property and evidence.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including zoning, land use, business permit, public nuisance, housing and other related regulations.
• Laws, codes and ordinances governing the proper release of police records.
• Principles and practices of office administration and support.
• Modern office procedures and equipment.
• Computer operations, both software and hardware, as they relate to assigned functions.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Ability to:

• Supervise, schedule, and prioritize the work of assigned technical and clerical personnel.
• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services.
• Project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Learn and administer departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Assist in developing and monitoring a budget.
• Select, train, and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Work independently under pressure and exercise good judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Render accurate testimony concerning area of assignment.

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