Evidential Property Clerk

Avon and Somerset Police; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Occupational health services

Gym memberships

Discounts on dining out

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking an Evidential Property Clerk to safely receive, store and dispose of evidential and found property. You will work with case officers to ensure items are returned or disposed of per policy, supporting investigators to help keep communities safe.

Key responsibilities include secure storage, accurate database recording, and providing guidance via phone, email, and in person.

Qualifications

• Good customer services skills, dealing with a variety of people both face to face and over the phone.
• Experience of managing difficult conversations where required.
• Proven skills in accuracy and attention to detail with experience of working within a confidential environment with an understanding of data protection principles.
• Computer literacy skills, both Microsoft and bespoke packages and databases.
• Experience of keeping and monitoring records.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and safelystoring all items of seized or evidential property, including illicit or controlled drugs, ballistic items, cash and associated material.
• Accurately recordingdetails on relevant database systems.
• Providing advice, guidance and operational support via phone, email and face to face, in relation tothe seizure and retention of evidence.
• Producing transactionreports for investigating departments and teams.
• Assisting in the decision making process regarding the retention and disposal of property.
• Working across all Forceproperty stores or transporting goods between locations within the Forcearea during duty time and using force vehicles, if required by thedepartment for business reasons.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Record-keeping

Job description

Grade/scale SC 4

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

37

Number of months

12

22/09/2026, 12:00

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make a difference?

If you are a team player with excellent attention to detail and can work in a highly confidential environment, then we want to hear from you.

We have a vacancy for an Evidential Property Clerk within our Finance and Business Directorate. The purpose of the role is to safely receive, store and dispose of evidential and found property items held by Avon and Somerset Police. You will work in conjunction with the officer managing the case for it to be returned to the rightful owner or disposed of in line with Force procedural guidance and policy.

Every person that works for us, is in some way supporting and serving the community we represent. Each day brings you new challengesand decision making and your learning and development will be ongoing within the department. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to support investigators in bringing offenders to justice and keeping our communities safe.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Receiving and safelystoring all items of seized or evidential property, including illicit or controlled drugs, ballistic items, cash and associated material.
• Accurately recordingdetails on relevant database systems.
• Providing advice, guidance and operational support via phone, email and face to face, in relation tothe seizure and retention of evidence.
• Producing transactionreports for investigating departments and teams.
• Assisting in the decision making process regarding the retention and disposal of property.
• Working across all Forceproperty stores or transporting goods between locations within the Forcearea during duty time and using force vehicles, if required by thedepartment for business reasons.

Skills and experience required:

• Good customer services skills, dealing with a variety of people both face to face and over the phone.
• Experience of managing difficult conversations where required
• Proven skills in accuracy and attention to detail with experience of working within a confidential environment with an understanding of data protection principles.
• Computer literacy skills, both Microsoft and bespoke packages and databases.
• Experience of keeping and monitoring records.
• An awareness of manual handling and health and safety when lifting moving items, however full training will be given.

Additional Information:

Please note the post is available from February 2027.

Shortlisting will commence on 30th September.

Interviews will be held in person, at Portishead Headquarters, week commencing 12th October.

Please note that a 6 month reserve bank will be held for future opportunities within Evidential Property. This may include permanent vacancies, as well as other contract types and locations.

Employee Rewards and Benefits:

Our employee rewards reflect our culture and go beyond just salary. We offer a comprehensive package of financial, lifestyle, and health benefits to support you at every stage of life and in the moments that matter. Our rewards include a pension scheme for financial security, occupational health services and an employee assistance program for health and wellbeing, and lifestyle perks such as gym memberships, online retail discounts, and savings on dining out.

Employee rewards and benefits:

• How we reward our employees is linked to our culture,it’sabout more than just salary. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of lifeyou'rein and the moments that matter:
• Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personalcoachingand health assessment
• Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays

About us

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you're at

Alongside your salary, you'll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high-quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation-linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you're early in your career, it's a valuable way to start building long-term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you're more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

• National Insurance Number
• Address information including proof
• Referee information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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