Police Property Specialist I/II - Police Department
City of San Jose, San Jose, CA, United States
The San José Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety through community partnerships and 21st Century Policing practices, ensuring equity for all. The Department is committed to treating all of San Jose’s diverse community members with dignity, fairness, and respect, while protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law.
About the Role The San José Police Department is seeking an individual with experience in inventory control or warehousing to work in our Central Supply Unit or the Property and Evidence Facility. This is the entry level position in the Police Property Specialist job classification series.
Central Supply is responsible for receiving evidence, maintaining the chain of evidence and processing property with accuracy to meet department guidelines. Staff will verify, confirm, and correct all entries to detail in the database. Central Supply is responsible for the disposal and/or return of property to the rightful owners in accordance with applicable provisions of Federal, State and City Codes and Ordinances. Central Supply is also responsible for the distribution and collection of Police Officer safety equipment.
Central Supply is open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day including holidays. The successful candidate must be flexible and may be assigned to Midnight, Swing or Day Shift and may be given any two consecutive days off. Central Supply work shifts are 9 hrs. There is a 3rd consecutive day off every other week. Staff may be subject to mandatory holdovers to support the needs of patrol.
The Police Property and Evidence Facility is responsible for the processing, data entry, storage and disposition of all property booked in by San José Police officers. All property is handled in accordance with applicable provisions of Federal, State and City codes and Ordinances and SJPD Duty Manual.
Responsibilities
Ensure property received matches the Police Officer's description on property reports and quality control of evidence entered into the database and signing for receipt of property through proper chain of custody.
Ensure evidence is safeguarded with proper storage techniques to ensure an accurate chain of evidence, that evidence is not damaged or altered in any way and is accessible to a Police Officer when needed for court.
Ensure property is retained until the case is closed and then returned to its rightful owner or destroyed as appropriate (contraband).
Ensure Police Officers safety equipment is issued and replaced as needed and that accurate inventory records are maintained.
May assist in the training of new officers in proper evidence packaging techniques or updated procedures.
Answers inquiries by telephone, or in person, from the public, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and court personnel regarding the status of property and evidence in case files.
May operate car, van or trucks to transport evidence between storage and Crime Lab for analysis. May be asked to testify in court regarding chain of evidence records.
Physical Requirements The ability to lift and carry moderately heavy and bulky items; ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and high ladders; ability to stand or be on feet for certain periods of time.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Police Property Specialist I : Graduation from high school or equivalent and one (1) year performing inventory control and records maintenance duties.
Police Property Specialist II : Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience receiving, storing, and disposing of evidence and property in a law enforcement environment. There shall be no substitution of additional education for the required experience.
Required Licensing:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Special Requirement:
Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Competencies
Job Expertise – demonstrates knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Basic knowledge of firearms and ammunition. Experience using computers to track inventory and maintain records. A high level of attention to detail.
Computer Skills – experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Communication Skills – effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
Customer Service – demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Team Work & Interpersonal Skills – develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Multi-Tasking – can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, please contact Anna Maria Hawkes at annamaria.hawkes@sanjoseca.gov. If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Alexandria Rodriguez at alexandria.rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov.
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About the Role The San José Police Department is seeking an individual with experience in inventory control or warehousing to work in our Central Supply Unit or the Property and Evidence Facility. This is the entry level position in the Police Property Specialist job classification series.
Central Supply is responsible for receiving evidence, maintaining the chain of evidence and processing property with accuracy to meet department guidelines. Staff will verify, confirm, and correct all entries to detail in the database. Central Supply is responsible for the disposal and/or return of property to the rightful owners in accordance with applicable provisions of Federal, State and City Codes and Ordinances. Central Supply is also responsible for the distribution and collection of Police Officer safety equipment.
Central Supply is open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day including holidays. The successful candidate must be flexible and may be assigned to Midnight, Swing or Day Shift and may be given any two consecutive days off. Central Supply work shifts are 9 hrs. There is a 3rd consecutive day off every other week. Staff may be subject to mandatory holdovers to support the needs of patrol.
The Police Property and Evidence Facility is responsible for the processing, data entry, storage and disposition of all property booked in by San José Police officers. All property is handled in accordance with applicable provisions of Federal, State and City codes and Ordinances and SJPD Duty Manual.
Responsibilities
Ensure property received matches the Police Officer's description on property reports and quality control of evidence entered into the database and signing for receipt of property through proper chain of custody.
Ensure evidence is safeguarded with proper storage techniques to ensure an accurate chain of evidence, that evidence is not damaged or altered in any way and is accessible to a Police Officer when needed for court.
Ensure property is retained until the case is closed and then returned to its rightful owner or destroyed as appropriate (contraband).
Ensure Police Officers safety equipment is issued and replaced as needed and that accurate inventory records are maintained.
May assist in the training of new officers in proper evidence packaging techniques or updated procedures.
Answers inquiries by telephone, or in person, from the public, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and court personnel regarding the status of property and evidence in case files.
May operate car, van or trucks to transport evidence between storage and Crime Lab for analysis. May be asked to testify in court regarding chain of evidence records.
Physical Requirements The ability to lift and carry moderately heavy and bulky items; ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and high ladders; ability to stand or be on feet for certain periods of time.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Police Property Specialist I : Graduation from high school or equivalent and one (1) year performing inventory control and records maintenance duties.
Police Property Specialist II : Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience receiving, storing, and disposing of evidence and property in a law enforcement environment. There shall be no substitution of additional education for the required experience.
Required Licensing:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Special Requirement:
Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Competencies
Job Expertise – demonstrates knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Basic knowledge of firearms and ammunition. Experience using computers to track inventory and maintain records. A high level of attention to detail.
Computer Skills – experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Communication Skills – effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
Customer Service – demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Team Work & Interpersonal Skills – develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Multi-Tasking – can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, please contact Anna Maria Hawkes at annamaria.hawkes@sanjoseca.gov. If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Alexandria Rodriguez at alexandria.rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov.
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