Police Property Clerk bei City of Clearwater, FL

About the Department

ENTRY SALARY: $41,221.28    

Under direct supervision, the Police Property Clerk receives, stores, maintains records of, and safeguards evidence and other property  collected from criminal and non-criminal investigations. Maintains applicable property databases consistent with established chain of custody procedures. Releases property, where appropriate and authorized by Florida law, to appropriate individuals or entities.   

 

Position Duties

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives, organizes, and documents all property and evidence submitted and accepted through the police department.
• Coordinates storage, release, and eventual destruction (where appropriate); adheres to all Department policies, procedures, standards, and Florida State Statutes.
• Records, documents, and tracks all evidence and property submitted through the department; ensures items are correctly labeled and packaged,  files or stores items and enters appropriate  information into Police database; handles both criminal evidence and found property submitted to the unit.
• Communicates and engages with City and private attorneys, local, county, and state agencies to forward and deliver necessary reports; makes copies of evidence requested by various entities; performs requests quickly, efficiently, and in a logical manner.
• Performs various administrative and clerical work; provides escort for unauthorized persons in the building; handles general office tasks and maintains or prepares monthly/quarterly reports as required by the Department. 
• Tracks and records all equipment issued to police department and other City personnel.
• Verifies record of bicycles received by the Department and the reason for retention.
• Prepares lists of articles to be destroyed; releases articles for official destruction; inventoried and released property to be donated.
• Orders and purchases materials and supplies for the department; receives mail and other deliveries and distributes to proper divisions and personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.
 
Employees selected for this position must meet FDLE guidelines in order to access sensitive and/or confidential information. Applicants with arrest histories for felonies or serious misdemeanors may be denied access to this information and as such, will not meet the minimum qualifications for a position with the City of Clearwater.
 
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate AND one (1) year of experience in the receipt, storage, and issuance of property, or in maintaining property control; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.  
 

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of –

• Handling cash and maintaining records
• Storeroom methods and procedures around storing evidence and property
• Police department practices and procedures
• Florida Law, City of Clearwater ordinances, and regulations
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

• Delivering competent direction upon inquiry
• Completing tasks given both orally and in writing
• Receiving, storing, and organizing evidence and property
• Maintaining confidentiality and criminal files
• Establishing and maintaining strong office relationships
• Handling emergencies/stress/shifting priorities with tact and professionalism
• Operating a computer and related software