Property Room Clerk

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 21,697 - 22,909; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesquite is seeking a Property Room Clerk to support the police property room. You will take inquiries from the public, input data into law enforcement databases, and assist with the custody and documentation of evidence and impounded property.

No experience is required beyond the ability to type 25 wpm and a high school diploma; you must hold a valid driver's license. The role requires manual lifting and operation of city vehicles as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Typing ability of at least 25 wpm.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate police property room records and databases.
• Receive, store, release, and document evidence and impounded property.
• Respond to public inquiries at the service counter and by phone.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $15.75/hr. minimum - $16.63/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of tasks in support of the police property room; to work directly with the public and other police personnel by taking inquiries over the phone and in person; to record, file, retrieve and assimilate a variety of data related to the effective functioning of the Police Departments property room; and to perform additional tasks in maintaining the evidentiary chain of custody on criminal evidence and management of all impounded property. The tasks include receiving, storing, maintaining, releasing, and keeping records for all evidence and property.

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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the Property Room Police Sergeant.

1. All behaviors comply with Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Perform a variety of tasks associated with maintaining accurate records in the property database; retrieve evidence and property for police staff and citizens as necessary; evidence and property management requires the ability to perform manual labor.
3. Perform a variety of tasks associated with maintaining accurate police records in various databases; prepare various printouts for police staff as necessary; input data regarding cases, incidents and other related matters into the computer; verify information on reports and invoices.
4. Collate and file a variety of reports, records, information and paperwork; participate in maintaining an up-to-date police property room evidence system; prepare photocopies; distribute material as appropriate; purge files.
5. Inspect police reports and invoices for accurate and complete information; enter information into computer; verify and complete information as necessary.
6. Provide support and assistance to police personnel with uniforms in the quartermaster function.
7. Work with property and evidence; prepare reports summarizing information received over a standard period of time.
8. Answer the phone and direct calls; work with customers at the service counter; respond to inquiries for information; distribute reports.
9. Serve as notary public.
10. Operate City vehicles and equipment.
11. Serve as a witness in court concerning the property and evidence function.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May operate and perform minor maintenance and repair of various office equipment.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

No experience necessary. Must be able to type a minimum of 25 wpm.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

Various

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• making observations
• communicating with others
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment

Perform manual labor tasks

Bending, stooping, climbing and working at heights greater than 3 feet

Moving supplies, parts and equipment weighing up to 74 pounds