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Property Room Specialist - PT

Salary

$16.79 - $20.99 Hourly

Location

3200 N Main St. Baytown, TX

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

24-00042

Department

Police

Division

Non CS Police

Opening Date

12/06/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Property Room Specialist - Part Time and play a vital role in supporting the Police Departments mission! As the gatekeeper of evidence and property, you'll utilize your exceptional office skills to ensure accurate record-keeping, seamless communication, and efficient data management. If you're ready to embrace a challenging and rewarding position that involves decision-making, problem-solving, and a strong sense of responsibility, apply now to be part of this essential and exciting team!

The Property Room Specialist - PT performs administrative duties to support the department’s overall mission. Uses/requires office skills to handle: customer service/communications (internal/external), file organization and management, computer skills including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and graphics software, mathematical computation, report and letter preparation, and decision making within the scope of responsibility. Accepts, records, controls evidence/property, and maintains chain of custody for all evidence received. Verifies all property is in the correct case number/location and contacts supervisor and/or officer for property correction. Processes, researches, and sends letters to rightful owners of the property. Researches police investigative reports and determines disposition of the related evidence or property. Interprets municipal/government code, federal and state statute for the disposal of property. Petitions appropriate court for destruction or forfeiture authorization. Organizes property items ready for disposal and prepares and maintains a database listing those items.

Duties

• Receives evidence from police officers for processing. Retrieves property from evidence lockers or property room hallway and transports them into the property room, registering them in the computer system, assigning a bar code, preserving and storing them in designated areas. Stores items in filing cabinets, open shelving, storage boxes, and barrels, on the floor or in outside storage areas based on the type of item, its dimensions, and weight. Includes currency, narcotics, biohazards, weapons, documents, DVDs etc.

• Maintains custody controls in computer for evidence and property removed from property room. Researches inactive cases and reviews statute of limitations. Provides customer service to citizens inquiring about property. Assists citizens with returning lost or stolen/recovered items. Coordinates with detectives, patrol and other agencies on evidence being controlled and seeks authorization to release seized items to the rightful owners- to include currency and weapons.

• Researches and examines police investigative reports in which charges are present to determine the disposition of related evidence or property. If ownership applies, send certified correspondence in accordance with state statutes and city ordinances explaining the owner's legal rights. Decides which course of action to initiate for property not retrieved by owners; auction, destroy, or transfer for departmental use. Retrieves case dispositions and queries property for ‘no stolen’ status utilizing state, county and municipal automated systems. Verifies property is in the assigned location. Interprets and applies information regarding municipal/government code, federal and state statutes for disposal of different property types. Tracks the distribution and receipt of motions by maintaining an information spreadsheet.

• Replenishes evidence supplies. Maintains the cleanliness of all property room locations. Accepts packages for police, court, and dispatch.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• One year related experience.

• Experienced in computer operations – Microsoft Windows.

• Justice Information Management System – JIMS Certification must be completed within 6 months of hire date.

• Valid Driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

  PREFERRED:

• Two years experience in police evidence and property control policies and procedures.

• Training in law enforcement computer systems: JIMS, TLETS, NCIC/TCIC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of law enforcement operations, basic police work, operation of property room and inventory operations.

• Knowledge of database software.

• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently and work independently.

• Skills in typing and filing.

• Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

• Knowledge of general legal terminology and principles to perform legal research regarding disposal of property and evidence.

  Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

  Overall Position Strength Demands

  Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

How to Apply

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01

Do you possess a High School Diploma and/or GED equivalency?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you have anything other than 'High School Diploma or GED,' please enter your trade, certification, or degree information. If this does not apply, please type N/A

  03

  How many years of direct property room, law enforcement, police investigative reporting or other related experience do you possess?

• None

• 1 to 3 years of experience

• 4 to 6 years of experience

• 7 + years of experience

  04

  Please summarize your direct or related experience. If no experience, please put N/A.

  05

  What is your skill level with Microsoft Office applications?

• No experience with Microsoft Office.

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

• Expert

  06

  Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Do you have ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

• Yes.

• No.

  08

  The purpose of the following questions is to assist the City of Baytown in determining if you meet the minimum standards set for the Texas Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Systems Access Policy and the standards of the Baytown Police Department. The ability to meet the standards and access CJIS systems is a requirement of the job. Read each of the following questions carefully. These questions will be asked again during a detailed interview with an investigator, and then verified by a polygraph examination. Answer each question truthfully. Failure to answer any question and any false answer knowingly given is just cause for denying or terminating your application from further processing. Please enter your initials below to acknowledge you understand the directions aforementioned.

  09

  Have you ever been convicted of or on deferred adjudication for a Class A Misdemeanor?

• Yes.

• No.

  10

  Have you ever been convicted of or on deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor?

• Never

• Yes, within the last 10 years.

• Yes, more than ten years ago.

  11

  Have you ever been convicted of or on deferred adjudication for a Felony?

• Yes.

• No.

  12

  Have you ever been indicted for any criminal offense?

• Yes.

• No.

  13

  Have you ever been convicted of a Family Violence Crime?

• Yes.

• No.

  14

  Please mark any of the following illegal drugs or substances you have ever used, experimented with, or tried in any quantity.

• None of the listed illegal drugs or substances.

• Marijuana

• Hashish

• Speed

• Heroin

• L.S.D.

• Cocaine

• P.C.P.

• "XTC"

• Peyote

• Mushroom

• Qualude

• Tranquilizer

• Any Designer Drugs

  15

  For ALL of the illegal drugs or substances you marked in question 14 to ever using, experimenting with, or trying in any quantity, please list the name of the drug, the last time used, the total number of times you have used, and the number of times in the last 12 months you have used the drug(s). If you marked 'None of the listed drugs or substances' as your answer for question 14, please type N/A in the below text field.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-422-8281

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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