Police Property Control Technician

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Property Control Technician position is primarily responsible for the receiving, releasing and storing of impounded property for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Property and Evidence Management Division.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Maintain valid NC or SC driver’s license with three (3) years of consecutive, verifiable, driving history
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and members of the public
Ability to analyze administrative problems and to make sound recommendations as to their solutions and to prepare working procedures
Knowledge of evidence chain of custody, evidence handling procedures and requirements, which may include a basic working knowledge of firearms and firearms safety.
Successfully complete and pass applicable pre-employment evaluation(s).
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate records of all property and evidence to ensure proper chain of custody and documentation in compliance with departmental policies and legal standards.
Receive, package, label, and store evidence and property items, maintaining secure storage and organization for quick retrieval and accountability.
Submit evidence to supervisors, crime laboratories, or court officials as required for investigations and legal proceedings.
Testify in court regarding the handling, documentation, and custody of evidence when necessary.
Release evidence and property to authorized individuals, including property owners, law enforcement personnel, auction representatives, or the Department of Revenue, in accordance with established procedures.
Dispose of evidence and property in compliance with departmental policy, legal requirements, and retention schedules.
Issue, log, and release departmental property and equipment—such as firearms, uniforms, and other items—to authorized personnel.
Scan, enter, and track property and evidence information using computerized databases and electronic inventory systems.
Maintain communication with courts, detectives, and prosecutors regarding the status, release, or disposition of property and evidence.
Process ATF trace forms and conduct background verifications related to firearm evidence.
Assist in audits and inspections of evidence and property rooms to ensure accountability and compliance with accreditation and policy standards.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the integrity and efficiency of the Property and Evidence Unit.