Property Room Custodian chez City of West Allis, WI

About the Department

Position Duties

• Maintains all evidence/property and ensures all items are secure from theft, loss, damage, or contamination in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

• Package and process all items taken into evidence each day; bar code and enter all evidence/property items into the Evidence Tracking System.

• Prioritize work assignments and projects; ensure daily operations of the Property Room are conducted in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Verify property reports with incident reports to determine appropriate property storage for each item.

• Audit property for proper coding, packaging, and description; correcting errors and corresponding with officers and supervisors regarding policies and procedures.

• Make recommendations for changes to Department standards and directives related to the property and evidence control function.

• Research reports, verify status of cases in the court system, and monitor legal and procedural developments related to the property and evidence function to determine proper disposition.

• Release evidence and property to the Crime Lab and sworn staff for court purposes, rightful owners upon authorization, and to contact vendors for auction purposes.

• Assist the Training Unit with In-service Training and New Officer Training.

• When assigned, plan or supervise the work of a small number of employees (sworn and non-sworn) performing clerical tasks.

• Maintain comprehensive records related to evidence and property.

• Staff the Property Room/Property Office and respond to telephone and in-person requests and inquiries from the public concerning the release of property; ensure proper packaging and release of property.

• Update and maintain the Evidence Tracking System to reflect the chain of custody for each item; return and re-shelve evidence items.

• Respond to inquiries and requests from department staff, law enforcement agencies, and others.

• Use a computer and applicable software to enter and maintain data and produce a variety of correspondence and reports.

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service experience.

• Cash handling experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.

• Strong grammar and writing skills.

• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.