Police Property Technician

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

42d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for maintaining the custody of property/evidence taken into custody by the department, until release or disposal is authorized. Duties include processing and maintaining the intake, chain of custody and out-processing of property/evidence; maintaining documentation associated with property and preparing and maintaining a variety of correspondence and reports associated with property. Work is performed with moderate supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience involving inventory control or clerical work; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to obtain NCIC Query and Basic NCIC Certification
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; customer service principles and chain of evidence principles and practices.
• Skill in providing customer service; interpreting and applying applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; maintaining chain of evidence; preparing, processing and maintaining a variety of documents; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Processes incoming property and evidence which includes reviews items to ensure acceptability of items; reviewing intake forms to ensure completeness and accuracy; running serial numbers through the NCIC system; documenting storage location of items; entering intake forms into applicable database; weighing, sealing and/or initialing incoming items, including drugs, money, jewelry and other applicable items; distributing forms to applicable divisions; packaging, labeling and storing items and performing other related activities.
• Maintains the chain of custody of property and evidence, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Transports drugs and blood specimens to applicable laboratories and incoming cash to the Treasurer's Office.
• Dispositions property and evidence which may include releasing items to owners or victims; destructing items; preparing items for auction; preparing related documentation related to the disposition of property and evidence and performing other related activities.
• Serves as the control point for seizures involving vehicles and money, ensuring compliance and adherence with applicable procedures; prepares and mails related paperwork to applicable state agencies and prepares and maintains documents generated from initial seizure through final disposition.
• Prepares, processes and maintains a variety of forms, records and/or other applicable documentation related to seized property and evidence.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of property holding areas.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED