Evidence & Property Clerk I — Police Records

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Zoological Gardens is seeking an Evidence and Property Clerk to assist under the Supervisor – Police Records, handling evidence, property, and contraband, maintaining chain of custody, and documenting transactions for court proceedings.

You will process incoming items, maintain records in hard copy and electronic systems, coordinate with victims, and support audits, disposals, and occasional testimony in Municipal Court, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy in a high-volume

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year general office/recordkeeping experience required.
• Valid Texas driver's license preferred; ability to obtain within 90 days.
• CJIS background check required within arrival.
• HIPAA, HazCom training within 60 days.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours.
• Ability to testify in court regarding chain of custody.

Responsibilities

• Process all incoming items of evidence, property, and/or contraband with minimal errors.
• Maintain and update all records of custodial property transactions (hard copy and electronic).
• Ensure proper chain of custody is enforced for all items.
• Assist victims to determine ownership and property release when applicable.
• Identify items for public auction per established criteria.
• Assist in transfer and sale of items with Police Records Division and City purchasing department.
• Identify items for disposal and log for disposal promptly.
• Dispose of or return items as required by court orders.
• Attend Municipal Court property hearings when applicable.
• Assist with property audits as needed.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

MS Office

G-Suite

Organize work

Inventory counts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

G-Suite

Job description

Abilene Zoological Gardens is seeking an Evidence and Property Clerk to assist under the Supervisor – Police Records, handling evidence, property, and contraband, maintaining chain of custody, and documenting transactions for court proceedings.

You will process incoming items, maintain records in hard copy and electronic systems, coordinate with victims, and support audits, disposals, and occasional testimony in Municipal Court, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy in a high-volume