Police Property Control Technician

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte's Police Department is seeking a Property Control Technician to manage impounded property for the Property and Evidence Management Division. The role emphasizes maintaining accurate records, secure storage, and timely release of items to authorized parties.

Responsibilities include processing evidence, testifying in court when required, and coordinating with courts, detectives, and prosecutors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid NC or SC driver's license with 3 years of verifiable driving history.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of evidence chain of custody and firearms safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of property and evidence to ensure chain of custody.
• Receive, package, label, and store evidence securely for quick retrieval.
• Submit evidence to supervisors, labs, or court officials as required.
• Testify in court regarding handling, documentation, and custody of evidence.
• Release evidence and property to authorized individuals per procedures.
• Dispose of evidence in compliance with policy and retention schedules.
• Log and release department property and equipment to authorized personnel.
• Scan and track property data using computerized databases.
• Communicate with courts, detectives, and prosecutors on status.
• Process ATF trace forms and conduct firearm background verifications.
• Assist in audits/inspections of the property room for accreditation.
• Perform other duties to support the unit's integrity.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Evidence handling knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Salary: $25.00 - $28.90 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our Guiding Principles Include

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Summary

The Police Property Control Technician position is primarily responsible for the receiving, releasing and storing of impounded property for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Property and Evidence Management Division.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all property and evidence to ensure proper chain of custody and documentation in compliance with departmental policies and legal standards.
• Receive, package, label, and store evidence and property items, maintaining secure storage and organization for quick retrieval and accountability.
• Submit evidence to supervisors, crime laboratories, or court officials as required for investigations and legal proceedings.
• Testify in court regarding the handling, documentation, and custody of evidence when necessary.
• Release evidence and property to authorized individuals, including property owners, law enforcement personnel, auction representatives, or the Department of Revenue, in accordance with established procedures.
• Dispose of evidence and property in compliance with departmental policy, legal requirements, and retention schedules.
• Issue, log, and release departmental property and equipment—such as firearms, uniforms, and other items—to authorized personnel.
• Scan, enter, and track property and evidence information using computerized databases and electronic inventory systems.
• Maintain communication with courts, detectives, and prosecutors regarding the status, release, or disposition of property and evidence.
• Process ATF trace forms and conduct background verifications related to firearm evidence.
• Assist in audits and inspections of evidence and property rooms to ensure accountability and compliance with accreditation and policy standards.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the integrity and efficiency of the Property and Evidence Unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Maintain valid NC or SC driver’s license with three (3) years of consecutive, verifiable, driving history

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and members of the public
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and to make sound recommendations as to their solutions and to prepare working procedures
• Knowledge of evidence chain of custody, evidence handling procedures and requirements, which may include a basic working knowledge of firearms and firearms safety.

ADA And Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking for extended periods of time
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate information effectively

Sensory Requirements

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proofreading, data entry, tabulating data.
• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain.
• Comprehend written information in work-related documents.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions, moderate exposure to environmental conditions, and frequent exposure to computer screens, files and phone.

Other Requirements

Successfully complete and pass applicable pre-employment evaluation(s). Failure to successfully pass all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.