Property Assistant (North Division)

Essex & Kent Police; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police service is seeking a full-time Property Assistant based in North Kent. The role includes managing seized property, updating records, and requires a full UK driving licence. Applicants should possess GCSEs in English and Maths, along with strong communication and IT skills. This position offers a starting salary of £25,809, increasing to a maximum of £29,424. Applications for part-time hours are also welcome.

Qualifications

• Good education to at least GCSE A-C standard in English and Maths.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log and store seized property.
• Review and determine the need for retaining items.
• Consult regarding items suitable for auction or disposal.

Skills

Competent IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of Police environment

Education

GCSE A-C in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Location of Role: North Kent with cover for other sites as required

Advert Closing Date: 06/10/2025

Starting Salary: £25,809.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working: No

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Property Assistant based at North Kent Police Station. Please note that though this position is based at North Kent, there will be the requirement to cover other property stores countywide when deemed necessary therefore a full and clean UK driving licence is essential. This role is full time, however applications for part-time hours are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log and store all items of seized property and update movements of property on the Police computer system, to and from officers and staff as required.
• Review the need to retain items by determining when property can be disposed of via the Officer in the Case, arranging for its return or disposal as appropriate to ensure that property retained in storage is kept to a minimum.
• Consult with the Property Team Leader regarding items suitable for auction or disposal by other means.

Qualifications and Skills

• Competent IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word and Excel) are essential; training will be provided for bespoke Software Packages used in this role.
• The successful candidate will possess a good all-round education to at least GCSE A-C standard or equivalent in English and Maths, have excellent communication skills demonstrating the ability to deal with calls from members of the public as well as other agencies and organisations.
• Able to plan and organise tasks effectively and handle multiple tasks by prioritising, with strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of the Police environment and policy, as well as previous experience in Managing Police Information (MOPI) would be advantageous.
• For this role, a full, clean UK driving licence is essential as there is a requirement to cover other stores countywide.

Additional Information

For further information about this role, please contact Evidential Property Manager Caitlin Sullivan on 07980 684184 or [e-mail].

Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £29,424.00.

How to Apply

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