City of Anaheim
Senior Property and Evidence Technician
City of Anaheim, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808
The
Anaheim Police Department
is accepting applications for a
Senior Property & Evidence Technician . Under minimal supervision, this position performs the more difficult property control duties of the unit; and serves as a lead worker over other staff.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized and efficient, possess excellent written/verbal communication skills, have the ability to multi‑task, and work both independently and in a team, in addition to being a leader in providing excellent customer service. Experience working with police evidence and property control is highly desired.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full journey level class within the job series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Property and Evidence Technician by responsibility to exercise lead supervision over staff of the unit and by the performance of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.
Typical Functions Maintain and issue equipment used by police officers and other authorized department personnel, such as cars, flares, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, batteries, weapons, ammunition, office supplies; maintain accurate inventory records of all such transactions.
Place orders to replenish office supplies; maintain records of expenditures from accounts; act as the liaison with the purchasing division on blanket purchase orders, delivery orders and master agreements; and order gasoline for police vehicles.
Receive, store and maintain custody of evidence and other property; maintain accurate records and store all evidence and other property in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures.
Release evidence to officers going to court and for case study; upon authorization release property to rightful owners, including prisoners released from jail; maintain comprehensive, complete and accurate records of each transaction and final disposition of property/evidence.
Accurately enter all property and evidence into the computerized inventory system; update records as required; develop and maintain proficiency in the basic operation of existing or evolving electronic computer programs, including department office and inventory software and databases; prepare teletype requests to query serialized evidence, including firearms.
Conduct inventory of equipment and property on a periodic schedule; research and locate missing items; destroy or dispose of evidence and property in accordance with all applicable laws and procedures; accurately update appropriate databases in a timely manner; handle and store firearms; conduct lawful destruction of weapons as provided by law.
Safely deliver motor vehicles to and from repair facilities; maintain accurate inventory of police vehicles.
Respond to questions from the public and co-workers, over the telephone and in person, regarding the release of property and evidence; assist other city employees with booking evidence and property.
Assign work, train and review the work of property and evidence personnel; participate fully in the work of subordinate staff.
Requisition departmental supplies and forms; maintain records of expenditures from accounts.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows:
Experience: Performing responsible police evidence and property control work and supply technician duties.
Knowledge of: Basic math; basic accounting processes; computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, advanced record keeping procedures used in the issuance, storage and control of material; basic material handling procedures; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; laws and procedures related to the preservation of physical evidence; civil, penal and vehicle code regulations relating to the receiving, maintaining, release and disposal of property and evidence.
Ability to: Perform responsible evidence and property control duties with a high rate of accuracy; maintain accurate records; operate a forklift and pallet jack; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; read, understand and apply moderately difficult materials; establish, maintain and modify filing and record‑keeping systems; check, correct, train and participate fully in the work of subordinates; plan, schedule and make work assignments for subordinates; write legibly; understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision; ensure adherence to pertinent local, state and federal laws governing the acceptance, storing and release of property, evidence and firearms; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Applications will be accepted until
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM . Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment and oral interview.
The following documents are required and must be completed and brought to the oral interview:
Preliminary Background Information/PHS
Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ)
Required Documents
Applicant Autobiography (can be typed or handwritten)
Please provide as many of the required documents along with your Preliminary Background Information/PHS, BIQ, and Applicant Autobiography. Items such as transcripts, credit reports or other missing documents can be provided upon your receipt of them.
Knowledge of the Anaheim Police Department Blueprint is required of all Police Department employees.
Further selection steps include, but are not limited to, a background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol screening, and an interview with the Chief of Police. The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and/or past use of drugs, driving and employment history.
Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.
Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
Two or more at‑fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
Conviction of a hit‑and run offense.
Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application.
Conviction of a felony crime.
Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual‑related offenses or crimes against children.
Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.
The following may result in disqualification:
Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
Prior nitrous oxide use.
Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe.
A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.
The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Anaheim Police Department
is accepting applications for a
Senior Property & Evidence Technician . Under minimal supervision, this position performs the more difficult property control duties of the unit; and serves as a lead worker over other staff.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized and efficient, possess excellent written/verbal communication skills, have the ability to multi‑task, and work both independently and in a team, in addition to being a leader in providing excellent customer service. Experience working with police evidence and property control is highly desired.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full journey level class within the job series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Property and Evidence Technician by responsibility to exercise lead supervision over staff of the unit and by the performance of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.
Typical Functions Maintain and issue equipment used by police officers and other authorized department personnel, such as cars, flares, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, batteries, weapons, ammunition, office supplies; maintain accurate inventory records of all such transactions.
Place orders to replenish office supplies; maintain records of expenditures from accounts; act as the liaison with the purchasing division on blanket purchase orders, delivery orders and master agreements; and order gasoline for police vehicles.
Receive, store and maintain custody of evidence and other property; maintain accurate records and store all evidence and other property in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures.
Release evidence to officers going to court and for case study; upon authorization release property to rightful owners, including prisoners released from jail; maintain comprehensive, complete and accurate records of each transaction and final disposition of property/evidence.
Accurately enter all property and evidence into the computerized inventory system; update records as required; develop and maintain proficiency in the basic operation of existing or evolving electronic computer programs, including department office and inventory software and databases; prepare teletype requests to query serialized evidence, including firearms.
Conduct inventory of equipment and property on a periodic schedule; research and locate missing items; destroy or dispose of evidence and property in accordance with all applicable laws and procedures; accurately update appropriate databases in a timely manner; handle and store firearms; conduct lawful destruction of weapons as provided by law.
Safely deliver motor vehicles to and from repair facilities; maintain accurate inventory of police vehicles.
Respond to questions from the public and co-workers, over the telephone and in person, regarding the release of property and evidence; assist other city employees with booking evidence and property.
Assign work, train and review the work of property and evidence personnel; participate fully in the work of subordinate staff.
Requisition departmental supplies and forms; maintain records of expenditures from accounts.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows:
Experience: Performing responsible police evidence and property control work and supply technician duties.
Knowledge of: Basic math; basic accounting processes; computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, advanced record keeping procedures used in the issuance, storage and control of material; basic material handling procedures; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; laws and procedures related to the preservation of physical evidence; civil, penal and vehicle code regulations relating to the receiving, maintaining, release and disposal of property and evidence.
Ability to: Perform responsible evidence and property control duties with a high rate of accuracy; maintain accurate records; operate a forklift and pallet jack; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; read, understand and apply moderately difficult materials; establish, maintain and modify filing and record‑keeping systems; check, correct, train and participate fully in the work of subordinates; plan, schedule and make work assignments for subordinates; write legibly; understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision; ensure adherence to pertinent local, state and federal laws governing the acceptance, storing and release of property, evidence and firearms; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Applications will be accepted until
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM . Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment and oral interview.
The following documents are required and must be completed and brought to the oral interview:
Preliminary Background Information/PHS
Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ)
Required Documents
Applicant Autobiography (can be typed or handwritten)
Please provide as many of the required documents along with your Preliminary Background Information/PHS, BIQ, and Applicant Autobiography. Items such as transcripts, credit reports or other missing documents can be provided upon your receipt of them.
Knowledge of the Anaheim Police Department Blueprint is required of all Police Department employees.
Further selection steps include, but are not limited to, a background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol screening, and an interview with the Chief of Police. The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and/or past use of drugs, driving and employment history.
Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.
Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
Two or more at‑fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
Conviction of a hit‑and run offense.
Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application.
Conviction of a felony crime.
Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual‑related offenses or crimes against children.
Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.
The following may result in disqualification:
Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
Prior nitrous oxide use.
Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe.
A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.
The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
#J-18808-Ljbffr