Evidence & Inventory Specialist

Arlington County Government•Arlington, VA

2d•$53,518 - $82,971•Onsite

About The Position

The Evidence & Inventory Management Unit of the Arlington County Police Department is looking for an Evidence & Inventory Specialist to perform a variety of technical and administrative duties applicable to a police operations environment such as inventory and management, and distribution and control functions.

Requirements

Understanding of law enforcement policies and procedures;
Familiarity with the rules of collection, processing, receipt, storage, chain of custody and other enforcement of laws, rules;
Reading comprehension to read technical materials;
Writing skills to compose letters or narrative reports;
Interpersonal skills to persuade and manage others; and
Problem solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems.
High school Diploma or vocational school, a GED certificate, or the equivalent;
Some experience in office, inventory, and/or records management.
Possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence, or the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary work site.
Authorization to obtain, or provide a copy of, the applicant's official state/district driving record.

Nice To Haves

Working with a computerized inventory/supply system;
Utilizing computer software such as PRISM;
Using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Access; and/or
Using an automated financial system such as Service Now or other inventory management software
Successful completion of college coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Securing and managing evidence and safe keeping property entrusted to the Department;
Preparing and facilitating the transport of evidence for laboratory analysis;
Assisting the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and testifying about evidence in court proceedings;
Providing training to Officers pertaining to the correct handling, packaging and classification of property coming into their possession;
Utilizing the departments computerized Records Management system to identify proper storage space for evidence and property safe keeping;
Accepting and analyzing Court Orders for proper documentation for the release, disposition or retention of property being held; and
Receiving, controlling and providing security for large amounts of US Currency and an assortment drugs and drug paraphernalia of varying Classes and Schedules.