Evidence & Property Room Specialist

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock Police Department seeks an evidence/property clerk to receive, store, record, and issue items seized as evidence or found property. You will maintain storage locations and prepare reports for items received and released, ensuring chain-of-evidence integrity.

Responsibilities include assisting officers and property owners, operating department computers (MS Office), and complying with CJIS background checks, polygraph readiness, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years of records/stockkeeping experience.
• Pass polygraph and CJIS background check; maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Physical exam required; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, record, and issue articles seized as evidence or found property.
• Keep storage-location records for retrieval and inventory.
• Issue property retained for evidence to officers for court procedures.
• Assist property owners by scheduling the release of property.
• Operate department computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Prepare reports/forms for items received and released.
• Move items using carts and lifts; assist in loading/unloading.
• Research reports to determine case disposition and retention.
• Dispose of items when retention times are complete.
• Testify in criminal trials concerning evidence control.
• Deal with the public courteously and professionally.
• Assist in training others; maintain positive work relationships.

Skills

Preserve chain of evidence

Maintain accurate records

Public interaction

Judgment

Communication

Typing 35 wpm

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Lubbock Police Department seeks an evidence/property clerk to receive, store, record, and issue items seized as evidence or found property. You will maintain storage locations and prepare reports for items received and released, ensuring chain-of-evidence integrity.

Responsibilities include assisting officers and property owners, operating department computers (MS Office), and complying with CJIS background checks, polygraph readiness, and a valid driver's license.