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.