Detention Property & Asset Specialist

Broward County Sheriff's Office; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Sheriff's Office in Florida seeks an administrative support specialist to process inmate property and valuables, including intake, inspection, storage, and chain of custody during incarceration.

Responsibilities include maintaining detailed records, preparing debit cards for releases, and generating reports. The role requires shift work, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and involves some physical tasks in a detention setting.

Job description

1. High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of a foreign high school diploma may be required.
2. Minimum of two (2) year's experience in a role involving inventory control, property intake, chain of custody, logistics, or administrative support in a regulated or secure environment. Relevant experience may include work in hospitals, law enforcement agencies, evidence/property rooms, warehouses, shipping/receiving, or similar environments where detailed documentation, handling of sensitive materials, and secure storage protocols are required.
3. Experience should include practical skills in the use and application of Microsoft Office applications.
4. Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address.
   • All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history.
     • Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three (3) year, seven (7) year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted.
     • If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles.
     • The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
     • Driving history records must be attached to the online application.
5. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented on the application.

To view information on obtaining the required Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history, please click on the following link:Driving History

Special Requirements
Employees in this classification are scheduled for shift assignments, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to perform administrative support functions for the processing of inmate property and valuables to include intake, inspection, storage, and chain of custody at the time of their incarceration within Department of Detention. Position is responsible for maintaining detailed documentation of inmate assets during the term of incarceration and for their return at the time of release or transfer to another agency. Performs related work as directed.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Processes the receipt of inmate property and valuables to include intake, security, storage, and chain of custody.

Performs packaging of property in accordance with accreditation standards and departmental procedures.

Processes hazardous materials/waste in compliance with accreditation standards and departmental procedures.

Performs purges of abandoned property, disposing of property through general destruction and preparation of appropriate paperwork.

Prepares and processes debit cards for an inmate’s release.

Generates various records, reports, forms, and receipts i.e. property receipts, inventories, transfer logs, release forms and cash receipts.

Ensures that all property issued to inmates qualify as in-cell allowable and have met the proper security clearance prior to issuance.

Performs data entry and updates property documentation through the computer system.

Performs a wide variety of administrative duties in supporting unit functions, i.e. answering telephones, maintain files and coping materials.

Forwards accompanying documentation to respective departments where applicable.

Inventories, stocks, and shelves items according to unit procedures.

Operates an agency vehicle when applicable to the functional facilities and/or assigned route.

Performs related duties as directed.

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Tasks are performed in a detention environment where proper provisions are in place in terms of employee security and protection. Due to the nature and location of the work environment, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with routine conditions in a detention facility. Some tasks include working around moving parts, carts, and materials handling where physical risks are predictable and/or controllable by observance of standard safety precautions.

Broward Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff’s Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

If you encounter issues with your application and need technical assistance, please contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday - Friday. You can reach them by phone at 855-524-5627 or email [e-mail].

Once you successfully submit your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Applicant Support for any inquiries.