Evidence and Property Control Specialist

SALARY

$20.67 - $25.84

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, receives, stores and releases property seized as evidence and/or lost or stolen property; researches cases to determine final disposition and confirms status with detectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Receive and process property and evidence accurately, recording the chain of custody for Court purposes and maintaining documents in accordance with laws, policies, and procedures.

  • Research disposition of cases and dispose of property in accordance with laws, policies, and procedures.

  • Initiate property release documents with detectives and officers; release property including drugs released to outside lab for analysis in accordance with City ordinances, municipal, county and state statutes and departmental standard operating procedures.

  • Testify in court concerning evidence "chain of custody" and Property Room operating procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Ability to answer telephone and aid departmental personnel and public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures and equipment.

  • Skill in performing a variety of clerical duties.

  • Skill in applying established storage procedures for receiving, documenting, and releasing items.

  • Skill to follow oral and written instructions.

  • Skill in effective oral and written communications with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.

  • Ability to obtain knowledge of laws and procedures related to evidence and chain of custody.

  • Ability to obtain knowledge of warehousing/storeroom storage procedures Ability to keep accurate detailed records.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, vendors, and the public.

  • Ability to deal effectively with individuals who may be distraught or highly emotional.

  • Ability to input information into a records management system, mainframe and other personal computer systems and to access and retrieve information. Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures and guidelines relating to work performed; extract and evaluate information and determine subsequent actions.

  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

  • Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to carrying, seeing, squatting, and writing.

  • Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.

  • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to dolly, cart, ladder, and computer.

  • Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.

  • Incumbent is subject to fume/odor, dust/mites, chemicals, toxic waste, and explosive hazards.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • A high school education.

  • Two years related experience.

  • Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.

Preferred Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • Some college preferred.

Employment Screenings Required:

  • Criminal Background Check.

  • CJIS Background Check.

  • Motor vehicle review.

  • Drug/alcohol testing.

  • Physical.

  • Polygraph.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.