JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Property Technician

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  May 1999

 

ORG/POS #:  5600/1089

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To facilitate the storage of all items coming into the possession of the Police Department; to maintain and enter information into a computerized inventory system to account for all items submitted, accepted, retained and disposed.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives immediate supervision from the Property Management Supervisor.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Accepts submitted and releases stored property; enters information into a computerized property inventory system, accounting for the complete disposition of property or evidentiary items submitted, accepted, released and destroyed.

 

2.         Ensures the maintenance of all property, files and records.

 

3.         Determines the status of items classified as stored or found; notifies supervisor; retains or removes the items for destruction, in accordance with established procedures, where ownership of the article cannot be determined.

 

4.         Performs a check and double-check system for all narcotics and weapons submitted and retained for storage; suggests changes in procedures as necessary and implements upon supervisory approval.

 

5.         Assists in the preparation of a listing of items meeting established criteria for sale or destruction; removes those items from storage with supervisory approval; serves as witness to the actual sale or destruction.

 

6.         Accepts and stores weapons and narcotics; ensures the safety of each stored weapon and maintains all required evidentiary paperwork; reviews the disposition of all stored weapons and narcotics to determine which can be released and which are to be scheduled for destruction or removal; notifies supervisor as to current status.

 

7.         Assists in destruction or disposal of all property such as weapons, narcotics, etc.; performs the destruction or disposal in accordance with established procedures; serves as witness to the destruction or disposal.

 

8.         Transports property and evidence from other locations to the main property room.

 

9.         Completes forms and documents chain of custody through computer-generated labels and printouts.

 

10.       Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

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SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Maintains the clean, safe and orderly condition of the Police Department's property storage room and ensures the orderly placement, organization, and inventory entry of items within the property room.

 

2.         Notifies property owners of property items stored and cleared for release; ensures the disposition and computerized entry of each item of property in accordance with established procedures.

 

3.         Notifies appropriate parties in reference to evidence stored, to determine when the evidence can be scheduled for disposal and notifies supervisor as to the current status; ensures the proper disposition and chain of custody of all stored evidence in accordance with established procedures.

 

4.         Adheres to established safety procedures for the handling of possibly contaminated or infected evidence and property, and weapons and property storage safety standards.

 

5.         Places items in the property storage area to ensure proper storing for safety, maximum space utilization, easy access and identification.

 

6.         Testifies in court regarding areas of responsibility.

 

7.         Maintains supplies  at other storage facility locations, including envelopes, evidence tape, and labels.

 

8.         Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual inventory and property disposition reports, and other correspondence utilizing word-processing and spreadsheet software.

 

9.         Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

PROPERTY TECHNICIAN

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in facilitating the storage of all items coming into the possession of the Police Department and in maintaining and entering information into a computerized inventory system to account for all items submitted, accepted, retained and disposed.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  May 1999

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK  (Illustrative)

 

Accepts submitted and releases stored property; enters information into a computerized property inventory system, accounting for the complete disposition of property or evidentiary items submitted, accepted, released and destroyed.

 

Ensures the maintenance of all property, files and records.

 

Determines the status of items classified as stored or found; notifies supervisor; retains or removes the items for destruction, in accordance with established procedures, where ownership of the article cannot be determined.

 

Performs a check and double-check system for all narcotics and weapons submitted and retained for storage; suggests changes in procedures as necessary and implements upon supervisory approval.

 

Assists in the preparation of a listing of items meeting established criteria for sale or destruction; removes those items from storage with supervisory approval; serves as witness to the actual sale or destruction.

 

Accepts and stores weapons and narcotics; ensures the safety of each stored weapon and maintains all required evidentiary paperwork; reviews the disposition of all stored weapons and narcotics to determine which can be released and which are to be scheduled for destruction or removal; notifies supervisor as to current status.

 

Assists in destruction or disposal of all property such as weapons, narcotics, etc.; performs the destruction or disposal in accordance with established procedures; serves as witness to the destruction or disposal.

 

Transports property and evidence from other locations to the main property room.

 

Completes forms and documents chain of custody through computer-generated labels and printouts.

 

Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Some knowledge of inventory principles and practices.

 

Some knowledge of property storage principles and procedures.

 

Familiarity with law enforcement evidentiary procedures and practices.

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Familiarity with computer fundamentals and business software, including spreadsheet and word processing software.

 

Familiarity with weapons safety and storage.

 

Familiarity with property auction practices.

 

Skill in the operation of a computer terminal.

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer, utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software.

 

Skill in the operation of a ten-key calculator.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission vehicle.

 

Ability to identify property from verbal and narrative descriptions.

 

Ability to compile concise and accurate reports.

 

Ability to maintain a computerized property inventory system.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of high school; at least one (1) year of experience in law enforcement related property storage and inventory, warehousing and inventory control, or a related area; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

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The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Physical Requirements	Yes	No
Lifting (lbs.)	50
Carrying (lbs.)	50
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

Work Environment	Yes	No
Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü