Police Evidence & Property Clerk

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene, Texas seeks a Property Clerk in the Police Department to manage evidence, property, and contraband with strict chain of custody and precise documentation suitable for court. You will process incoming items, log transactions, and maintain accurate records using MS Office and G-Suite.

Responsibilities include coordinating with crime victims to verify ownership, ensuring proper disposal or sale under court orders, and testifying in Municipal Court when required.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of general office, recordkeeping, and/or clerical experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid Texas driver’s license is preferred; ability to obtain within 90 days is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process all incoming items of evidence, property, and/or contraband prior to receipt and acceptance of such items with minimal errors.
• Accurately maintain and update all hard copy and computer records concerning custodial property transactions in a timely manner.
• Ensure that proper chain of custody is strictly enforced and maintained on all evidence and property items.
• Work with crime victims through various forms of communication to ascertain property ownership and/or to release property, when applicable.
• Identify property items meeting the established criteria to be sold at public auction.
• Assist the Supervisor – Police Records, Division Manager – Police Records, and/or City purchasing department in the transfer and sale of all such items.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

G-Suite

Job description

City of Abilene, Texas seeks a Property Clerk in the Police Department to manage evidence, property, and contraband with strict chain of custody and precise documentation suitable for court. You will process incoming items, log transactions, and maintain accurate records using MS Office and G-Suite.

Responsibilities include coordinating with crime victims to verify ownership, ensuring proper disposal or sale under court orders, and testifying in Municipal Court when required.