Senior Quartermaster Technician (May underfill as Quartermaster Technician)

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Pension and retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Senior Quartermaster Technician to oversee inventory and issuance of department gear used by police operations. The role includes managing firearms safety and security rights, coordinating equipment services, and performing regular inventories.

The position emphasizes adherence to regulatory requirements, training junior staff, and collaboration with the Finance Department for disposals and reports.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Quartermaster Technician or similar role.
• Valid driver license or driving privilege card.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow procedures.
• Thorough understanding of firearms safety and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of duty gear, firearms, radios, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with department, city, state, and federal rules for firearms handling.
• Conduct annual audits of assets and issue/revoke security rights.
• Manage department body worn cameras, badges, and identification cards.
• Coordinate disposals, repairs, and service for department equipment.
• Perform regular digital and physical inventories and documentation.

Skills

Inventory management

Firearms safety

Communication

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Personal computers

Job description

Position Title: Senior Quartermaster Technician (May underfill as Quartermaster Technician)

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Job Description: Incumbent orders, issues, and tracks inventory of equipment and supplies including duty gear, firearms, radios, body armor, badges, body cams, cell phones, laptops, and other equipment required to support the city's police operations. Assists with training and orientation as required for junior workers. If this position requires operation of a city-owned motor vehicle, a valid driver license will be required.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Maintains a supply of duty gear, firearms, radios, body armor, badges, body cams, cell phones, laptops, and other equipment officers and other staff need for their daily work function which includes ordering maintaining, and issuing equipment.
• Ensures that all department, City, State, and Federal regulations are followed when firearms are being issued, returned, purchased, or sold.
• Manages department’s participation in the Federal 10-33 program: performing yearly physical audits.
• Keeps a general knowledge of all department firearm types, and any safety or recall concerns.
• Responsible for issuing, revoking, updating, and managing security rights for all SLCPD properties for police, fire, and 911 identification cards.
• Manages and deploys department Body Worn Cameras.
• Orders, issues, and inventories all Police Badges and rank insignia.
• Tracks all employee purchases and lost or stolen badges ensuring that proper protocol and reporting requirements are met.
• Monitors and maintains department billing, service, and inventory of over 1,000 department-issued cell phones and air cards.
• Troubleshoots equipment.
• Orders and maintains the inventory of all department equipment and supplies including to whom it is assigned and where it is located.
• Also arranges for the service, repair, and maintenance of department equipment.
• Performs regular digital and physical inventories of equipment.
• Works with the Finance Department to coordinate all disposals/trades or sales of QM-managed equipment.
• Manages the Department's Quartermaster Uniform system.
• Maintains Voucher website items.
• Researches, recommends, and maintains knowledge of agreements and contracts with vendors.
• Addresses complaints from department personnel and vendors regarding gear, weapons, uniforms, radios, cellular, and technology systems, programs, and equipment and billing.
• Advises departments of changes.
• May make recommendations to the Office of the Chief for approval.
• Maintains systems for Police inventory, body cameras, cellular phones, air cards, Tasers, uniforms, access cards, fleet, and evidence card access rights.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Senior Quartermaster Technician)

• Two years performing as a Quartermaster Technician.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and/or driving privilege card.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated, have self-initiative, be organized and able to prioritize tasks, understand and follow general work instructions, and comply with established policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of firearms safety.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and relate well with co-workers and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Quartermaster Technician)

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and two years of work experience with computer hardware/software, personal computers, filing systems, word processing, spreadsheets, or other closely related field. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and/or driving privilege card.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated, have self-initiative, be organized and able to prioritize tasks, understand and follow general work instructions, and comply with established policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of firearms safety.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and relate well with co-workers and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires shift work that will include weekends and holidays. Unconventional working hours will be required including 8, 10, or 12, hour shifts. Light to moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. Occasional difficult working positions. Has to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for limited periods. Exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Required to stay within workstation boundaries for extended periods of time. Occasional exposure to disagreeable elements and unpleasant working conditions. May be exposed to discomforts associated with the use of computer video display screens and keyboards. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and various responsibilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE (Senior Tech Level)

• Entry $27.45
• Year Two $29.08
• Year Four $30.68
• Year Six $34.00

POSITION SALARY RANGE (Quartermaster Tech Level)

• Entry $20.68
• Year One $22.15
• Year Four $25.12
• Year Six $26.57
• Year Eight $31.09

DEPARTMENT Police Full Time/Part Time: Scheduled Hours: 40

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism. We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference. If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Benefits & Wellness

• Health & Wellness Medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)
• Wellness clinic for employees & families
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Perks
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

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The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900. Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.