Property Officer (Braintree)

Essex Police and Kent Police; Bocking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Police and Kent Police are recruiting a Property Officer to manage evidential property at Braintree, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role involves accurate recording on the Property Management system and secure storage in line with force policy.

You will work in a small team, handling hazardous items and assisting with administration, data protection, and IT tasks. A full, clean driving licence is desirable and a calm, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to problem solve, in line to policy and procedure.
• Experience of working cooperatively with others providing help and support both internal and external customers.
• Managing challenging interactions in a calm and professional manner, treating people fairly.
• Ability to manage and take responsibility of own actions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with administration and storage of evidential property.
• Ensure items entering police possession are recorded on the Property Management computer system.
• Secure storage and compliance with relevant documentation and policy.
• Handle lifting of items and dangerous items (drugs, firearms) when required.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Location of Role: Braintree

Advert Closing Date: 04/09/2026

Starting Salary: £27,204.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working: No

We currently have a full-time vacancy for a Property Officer based at Braintree. This role is 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.

This role has been designated as a 'Static Worker' role which means that you will work solely from an office within an office-based team. Travel may be required to other police sites across the county as part of the role, therefore, it is therefore desirable that you hold a full, clean, current driving licence.

You will be working as part of a small team overseeing the storage of evidential Property. You will need to be able to show that you can work collaboratively with others, providing help and support when needed. Our customers come from a range of different backgrounds and you need to demonstrate an ability to treat others with respect and to remain calm in the face of provocation.

Your role will be assisting with the administration and storage in respect of items of property, including evidential items to support cases being investigated.

As the successful candidate you will ensure that all items of property entering police possession are accurately recorded on to the Property Management computer system and securely stored having regard to any possible hazards. IT skills are desirable and you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and be competent in the use of Information Technology such as standard office products, spreadsheets and structured databases, with an understanding of the importance of keeping data safe.

You will also be responsible for the retention and disposal of the property in accordance with Force policy. Attention to detail, accuracy and compliance with relevant documentation, legislation and working practices are essential in this important operational support role. You must have a proven ability to problem solve, taking responsibility for you own action and referring to policy and procedure as required.

The position also involves lifting items with aids where appropriate and handling dangerous items for storage e.g. drugs, firearms.

Within your reason for application please evidence the following skills and experiences:

• Ability to problem solve, in line to policy and procedure.
• Experience of working cooperatively with others providing help and support both internal and external customers.
• Managing challenging interactions in a calm and professional manner, treating people fairly.
• Ability to manage and take responsibility of own actions.

It would also be desirable to have knowledge and/or use of a range of IT packages, and an understanding of the importance in keeping data safe and how this is achieved.

Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances, you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.

If you're not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you're from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn't apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

As a Disability Confident Leader we:

• Have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to external challenge and validation.
• Are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.

Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks, DE&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments, ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included.

Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at [e-mail] stating 'Application Support and Adjustments' in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833. Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.