PROPERTY CLERK
GovernmentJobs.com, Stockton, CA, United States
Job Title
Property Clerk
Job Description
This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time, regular status at time of application, City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list, the open list or a combination of both. These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service System, in a "for cause" employment status, and are represented by the Stockton City Employees' Association. (Classified/Represented)
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to a drug screen and medical exam which includes a back evaluation and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Under general supervision, receives, stores, and maintains an inventory of evidence and property in the Police Department; performs related work as assigned.
Principal Duties (Illustrative Only)
Receives property and issues receipts; categorizes and stores property which has been found or turned in as evidence.
Disposes of property and evidence in accordance with state, city, or departmental rules and regulations.
Releases property to rightful owner after ensuring proper authorization for release.
Testifies in court regarding chain of custody and property records.
Prepares detailed records of evidence inventory and maintains orderly appearance of property file area; maintains continuous property inventory record.
Prepares periodic reports related to property stored, including disposal of property, unclaimed property, and property available for auction.
Coordinates the review of inventory items by departmental staff and outside agencies.
Coordinates the disposal, sale, or auction of property with City purchasing and stores staff.
Provides direction, training, and work review to support staff assigned to the property room.
Assists with special projects related to the maintenance and handling of property items.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a storekeeper, stock clerk, property clerk, general warehouse inventory control clerk or in general office support work. Prior experience in a law enforcement setting is desirable.
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license.
Must be willing to handle firearms.
Knowledge of:
Principals and methods of receiving, storage, and inventory of property and evidence;
Basic safety practices pertaining to the work, including the handling of dangerous substances and firearms;
Basic record keeping principals and practices; and
Office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
Skill in:
Receiving, storing, and maintaining an inventory of property and evidence;
Filing and indexing a variety of property items;
Organizing and maintaining detailed and accurate records of inventory items;
Presenting accurate court testimony concerning evidential property; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Physical/Mental Abilities:
Mobility - Occasional sitting while operating a keyboard; frequent standing;
Lifting Frequent lifting of 50 pounds or less;
Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; ability to read small fonts and handwriting and produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal;
Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, repetitive motion and writing;
Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech, frequently over noise, in person by telephone, and in group settings.
Special Requirements - May require weekend or evening work;
Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration and decision making; frequent public contact; occasional to moderate working alone, and traveling;
Environmental Conditions - Occasional to frequent exposure to noise, outdoor conditions and;
Working Conditions - May be loud at times.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
The Examination: Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best meet the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMS ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME".
Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received. NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
BARGAINING UNIT: SCEA - ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL AND SERVICES NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect, click here to view a link to the "Stockton City Employees' Association (SCEA)" contract.
Property Clerk
Job Description
This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time, regular status at time of application, City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list, the open list or a combination of both. These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service System, in a "for cause" employment status, and are represented by the Stockton City Employees' Association. (Classified/Represented)
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to a drug screen and medical exam which includes a back evaluation and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Under general supervision, receives, stores, and maintains an inventory of evidence and property in the Police Department; performs related work as assigned.
Principal Duties (Illustrative Only)
Receives property and issues receipts; categorizes and stores property which has been found or turned in as evidence.
Disposes of property and evidence in accordance with state, city, or departmental rules and regulations.
Releases property to rightful owner after ensuring proper authorization for release.
Testifies in court regarding chain of custody and property records.
Prepares detailed records of evidence inventory and maintains orderly appearance of property file area; maintains continuous property inventory record.
Prepares periodic reports related to property stored, including disposal of property, unclaimed property, and property available for auction.
Coordinates the review of inventory items by departmental staff and outside agencies.
Coordinates the disposal, sale, or auction of property with City purchasing and stores staff.
Provides direction, training, and work review to support staff assigned to the property room.
Assists with special projects related to the maintenance and handling of property items.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a storekeeper, stock clerk, property clerk, general warehouse inventory control clerk or in general office support work. Prior experience in a law enforcement setting is desirable.
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license.
Must be willing to handle firearms.
Knowledge of:
Principals and methods of receiving, storage, and inventory of property and evidence;
Basic safety practices pertaining to the work, including the handling of dangerous substances and firearms;
Basic record keeping principals and practices; and
Office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
Skill in:
Receiving, storing, and maintaining an inventory of property and evidence;
Filing and indexing a variety of property items;
Organizing and maintaining detailed and accurate records of inventory items;
Presenting accurate court testimony concerning evidential property; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Physical/Mental Abilities:
Mobility - Occasional sitting while operating a keyboard; frequent standing;
Lifting Frequent lifting of 50 pounds or less;
Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; ability to read small fonts and handwriting and produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal;
Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, repetitive motion and writing;
Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech, frequently over noise, in person by telephone, and in group settings.
Special Requirements - May require weekend or evening work;
Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration and decision making; frequent public contact; occasional to moderate working alone, and traveling;
Environmental Conditions - Occasional to frequent exposure to noise, outdoor conditions and;
Working Conditions - May be loud at times.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
The Examination: Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best meet the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMS ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME".
Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received. NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
BARGAINING UNIT: SCEA - ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL AND SERVICES NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect, click here to view a link to the "Stockton City Employees' Association (SCEA)" contract.