Property Control Specialist

Duties

• Receive, categorize, and store all incoming evidence and property, ensuring proper documentation and secure handling
• Ensure chain-of-custody integrity is maintained at all times
• Prepare evidence for transport to court, crime laboratories, or other authorized agencies; testify in court as necessary regarding handling of storage and evidence
• Operates property management software and information systems
• Conducts regular audits, inventories, and purges of stored items per IAPE and department guidelines
• Serves as a liaison for property and evidence matters between the agency and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
• Coordinate with officers, detectives, courts, and outside agencies regarding the status or release of evidence
• Handle biohazards, narcotics, firearms, and other potentially dangerous or sensitive materials in a safe and secure manner
• Facilitate lawful release, return, destruction and/or disposal of property in accordance with applicable laws, court orders, and departmental procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas, including climate controlled or restricted access areas
• Respond to internal and external inquiries about property and evidence matters
• Assist in updating and revising procedures to reflect changes in law, technology, or best practices
• Purchases equipment, packaging supplies and other necessary items
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to property/evidence management
• Conducts training of new officers on packaging requirements and property room operations
• Available for overtime and call-ins as needed
• Perform other duties as apparent and assigned

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

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• General knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures related to the receiving, processing, storing, releasing and disposing of all found, recovered, and confiscated property and evidence while maintaining an unbroken chain of evidence.
• Knowledge of law enforcement administrative policies and procedures, local police agencies, legal terminology, local government, and operations of City divisions
• Knowledge of Data Privacy Laws
• Skill in prioritizing one’s work and completing assignments accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with the public, employees, and others in an effective, tactful, and courteous manner
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City department personnel, and the general public
• Ability to take responsibility for one's work by anticipating and planning workloads by being punctual, adaptable, and accountable in one's daily work assignments
• Ability to obtain International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE) certification within one year
• Ability to work under pressure and conflicting demands

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of customer service experience
• One year of experience in records management, law enforcement, inventory control, warehouse logistics, or evidence/property handling
• Valid driver’s license
• Work experience with computer applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
• IAPE certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Experience with evidence management systems, such as EvidenceOnQ, Tracker or similar software
• Completion of an evidence management training program
• Knowledge of court process and evidence processing, criminal code, and law enforcement operations
• Knowledge of the Data Practices Act that governs dissemination of information to the public

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