- Salary
- $40k – $64k/yr
- Location
- FL 33444, FL, FL, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Veterans' Preference Applies
EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
This is responsible work in receiving, recording, maintaining and protecting all property and evidence for the Police Department. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Captain.The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Receive, identify, record and store all property and evidence. Enter and maintain all information pertaining to property and evidence into department's computer system. Maintain, store and make copies of property receipts. Transport evidence to and from the crime lab or final disposition locations and maintain status reports and results.
- Ensure proper care is taken of evidence (cash, narcotics, etc.)
- Notify and return items and evidence to the owners. Handle all telephone calls pertaining to evidence. Maintain paperwork and actual physical destruction of property and evidence.
- Verify quantity and weight of submitted drugs. Prepare court orders for drug disposal and destroy drugs.
- Assist the state attorney's office and maintain state attorney's notices on disposition of cases. Notify case officers in the event a notice of disposition is received from the state attorney. Testify in court or depositions.
- Assist officers and detectives in handling of evidence. Verify case dispositions. Destroy completed cases.
- Ensure property is checked through NCIC/FCIC to see if reported stolen, before disposal.
- Prepare reports. Maintain records and files.
- Ship and receive department deliveries
- Ensure that all property and evidence storage areas (Rooms 1 & 2), offices and bulk storage areas are cleaned regularly.
- Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
- High school graduate or in possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures in the control of evidence.
- Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail. Working knowledge of Superion/RMS software is highly preferred.
Knowledge of local and state laws that pertain to evidence. Ability to keep complex records. Ability to operate computers and modern office equipment. Ability to work effectively in a limited time frame. Ability to coordinate activities with other departments, officials and police employees. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions with limited supervision. Ability to type accurately. Skill in operating a computer (data entry). Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
- Hours may include early-start days and extend into early evenings. Occasionally, unscheduled overtime may be required to cover shifts. Personnel do not work City-defined holidays but may be subject to evidence-related call outs and some weekends for unscheduled or special events.
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb and bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in a storeroom environment.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
Skills
Excel
