Property Room Clerk

Job Title

Salary: $15.75/hr. minimum - $16.63/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of tasks in support of the police property room; to work directly with the public and other police personnel by taking inquiries over the phone and in person; to record, file, retrieve and assimilate a variety of data related to the effective functioning of the Police Departments property room; and to perform additional tasks in maintaining the evidentiary chain of custody on criminal evidence and management of all impounded property. The tasks include receiving, storing, maintaining, releasing, and keeping records for all evidence and property.

General supervision is provided by the Property Room Police Sergeant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All behaviors comply with Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

1. Perform a variety of tasks associated with maintaining accurate records in the property database; retrieve evidence and property for police staff and citizens as necessary; evidence and property management requires the ability to perform manual labor.
2. Perform a variety of tasks associated with maintaining accurate police records in various databases; prepare various printouts for police staff as necessary; input data regarding cases, incidents and other related matters into the computer; verify information on reports and invoices.
3. Collate and file a variety of reports, records, information and paperwork; participate in maintaining an up-to-date police property room evidence system; prepare photocopies; distribute material as appropriate; purge files.
4. Inspect police reports and invoices for accurate and complete information; enter information into computer; verify and complete information as necessary.
5. Provide support and assistance to police personnel with uniforms in the quartermaster function.
6. Work with property and evidence; prepare reports summarizing information received over a standard period of time.
7. Answer the phone and direct calls; work with customers at the service counter; respond to inquiries for information; distribute reports.
8. Serve as notary public.
9. Operate City vehicles and equipment.
10. Serve as a witness in court concerning the property and evidence function.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. May operate and perform minor maintenance and repair of various office equipment.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• making observations
• communicating with others
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment

Perform manual labor tasks Bending, stooping, climbing and working at heights greater than 3 feet Moving supplies, parts and equipment weighing up to 74 pounds