Property Room Coordinator

City of Reynoldsburg; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to manage evidence and property within a police department. This full-time role involves coordinating the custody and disposition of evidence, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the security of the property room. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Join a team committed to upholding the integrity of evidence management while providing essential support to law enforcement operations. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about public service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates custody and disposition of evidence/property.
• Maintains daily security of the property room and its contents.
• Inputs and tracks all cash entered into evidence.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Record Keeping

Computer Operation

Attention to Detail

Public Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office Equipment (fax, copier)

Job description

This is a full-time 32-hour work week with a full benefit package.

General Description:

Under the direction of the Chief of Police. Coordinates custody and disposition of evidence/property in room.

Essential Functions of Work

• Coordinates custody and disposition of evidence/property in property room; receives logs and files all evidence/property received; checks property tag log book, property tag, and property/evidence for accuracy and correctness
• Inputs all property into property module of computer record system
• Assigns property/evidence to appropriate location in property room and maintainselectronic logson property/evidence, advises officers of lab results, and scans lab results into RMS
• Audits all records of disposition and follows court cases for disposition of property
• Records lists of evidence turned over to the City of Reynoldsburg
• Assists with records and property for public auction
• Destroys items of property/evidence when owners cannot be located, property/evidence is unreturnable to owners, or by a court order
• Transports property/evidence in unmarked police car to various crime labs (e.g., for testing, maintains lab requests, lab reports, and logs for lab requests for various submissions of property/evidence)
• Duplicates digital evidence upon requests by prosecutors, officers, etc.
• Inputs and tracks all cash entered into evidence. Mails certified letters, transfers money to auditor, documents forfeitures
• Maintains property room in orderly, clean, and organized fashion
• Maintains daily security of the property room and its contents
• Provides reports to supervisor
• Attends court hearings and meetings/training sessions as required
• Implements bar coding system for property room
• Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties
• Participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and supervisory conferences
• Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess excellent organizational, record keeping and computer and proficient typing skills
• Must be able to pass a physical and psychological examination, and a background investigation
• Must have evidence of insurability and maintain good driving record at all times
• Valid Ohio driver’s license

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: (*Indicates developed after employment)

• Recordkeeping; technology
• Rules and regulations governing custody and safekeeping of evidence and property*
• Public relations

Skill in:

• Computer operation, Microsoft products; operation of office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, calculator, good typing skills (accuracy is a must)
• Record keeping
• Motor vehicle operation

Ability to:

• Multi-task, be detailed oriented
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• Maintain accurate records; code items from one symbolic form to another
• Answer routine phone inquiries from public
• Prepare statistical reports
• Process property in/out; maintain computer and paper files; maintain chain of custody; maintain confidentiality and to prioritize work

Working Conditions:

• Light Work: lift, push, pull 20 pounds occasionally; 10 pounds frequently
• Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds
• Uses or works in proximity to the use of firearms, drugs & biohazards

Class Titles of Positions Directly Supervised:

N/A