Property Room Supervisor

Duties

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This police civilian supervisory class is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the receipt, storage, preservation, and release of property and evidence to appropriate personnel in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and City ordinances. The incumbent is responsible for formulating and implementing policy or making recommendations for policy changes, developing goals and objectives, supervising and training staff, and directing the day-to-day activities of the Property Room.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Recommends, develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Property Section.
• Utilizes computerized inventory control system in the Property Section.
• Recognizes the need for, evaluates, recommends, develops, and implements new and revised policies, procedures, and methods for the legal and efficient custody of found property and evidence.
• Determines equipment and automated inventory or computer needs for the section and participates in the procurement or enhancement of equipment or systems.
• Authorizes the final disposition of all property booked into the Property Section.
• Reviews serialized bookings including firearms and forwards necessary information to the Police Services Manager or Technical Services Division Captain.
• Supervises the destruction of narcotics, drugs, and firearms not returned to the owners.
• Authorizes the release of property and monies from asset seizures to legal owners, deposits to City of Stockton treasury, and other authorized persons.
• Performs research and analyses and prepares written and oral reports related to fiscal, personnel, and operation of the Property and Evidence Section. May utilize computer applications to assist with analytical studies or sectional operations.
• Participates in audits as mandated by the Professional Standards Section
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of reports and records as required.
• Serves as a liaison and may respond verbally or in writing at the direction of the Police Services Manager or Technical Services Division Captain to inquiries from other City of Stockton departments, the District Attorney, other law enforcement agencies, and the public regarding property and evidence matters.
• Resolves work problems and interprets department policies and legal requirements to employees, other departments, and the public to ensure harmonious working relationships.
• Performs special assignments and related duties as required.

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

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of supervisory and/or administrative experience with a computerized inventory control system in property and records processing.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Must be willing to handle firearms and other packaged crime scene evidence.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations relating to the care, custody, and disposal of evidence and found property;
• Principles and practices of public administration, budgeting, supervision, personnel administration, analytical procedures, procurement methods, and modern management methods and practices;
• Business computer user applications, particularly as related to statistical analysis and data management; and
• City and department policies, orders, rules, regulations, and labor agreements and their applications.

Skill in:

• Providing highly responsible and technical assistance in the management, care, custody, and disposal of property and evidence;
• Evaluating the Property and Evidence Section's needs and presenting them clearly and concisely;
• Properly interpreting and making decisions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies;
• Performing administrative work involved in the management of the section, including evaluation of personnel and equipment needs, report preparation and maintenance, and policy preparation and interpretation;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Selecting, supervising, evaluating, and providing training for employees;
• Conducting internal audits to ensure there is continuity with the chain of custody and that all applicable laws, procedures, rules, and regulations are being followed; and
• Preparing clear, concise, and complete written reports and other documents.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Mobility - Frequent sitting and standing while operating a keyboard;
• Lifting – Frequent lifting of 50 pounds or less;
• Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; ability to read small fonts and handwriting and produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal;
• Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, repetitive motion and writing;
• Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech, frequently over noise, in person by telephone, and in group settings.
• Special Requirements - May require weekend or evening work;
• Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration and decision making; frequent public contact; occasional to moderate working alone, and traveling;
• Environmental Conditions - Occasional to frequent exposure to noise, outdoor conditions and;
• Working Conditions - May be loud at times.

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