What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROPERTY & EVIDENCE SPECIALIST I position at City of National City?
National City’s multicultural population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods, and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, the US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, the international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov
THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, to maintain custody of all confiscated, found, and other related property and evidence for the Police department; and perform related duties as required.
The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
Receives, records, bar codes, enters into computer, disposes of, stores, and inventories property and evidence; may testify in court regarding property or evidence; makes arrangements for the sale of unclaimed property; releases property to rightful owners; establishes and maintains recordkeeping files and automated records related to property and evidence; makes recommendations for property and evidence function; receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and takes messages.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, supplemented by college-level courses or training in property and evidence collection and storage; and at least one (1) year of experience in property storage, law enforcement support, or mechandising/inventory.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Proper methods to maintain chain of custody and security of evidence; principles and procedures of stock control systems and recordkeeping; codes and laws governing property and evidence storage, release, and disposal.
ABILITY TO: type at a net speed of 25 words per minute; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; perform heavy lifting; establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of staff and the general public.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Must meet standards of integrity and trustworthiness required for law enforcement-related activities.
Background Investigation: Applicants will undergo a complete AND comprehensive background Investigation.
Character: Applicants must be of good character and reputation. Applicants will be fingerprinted and records checked in both state and federal bureaus. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses. Credit rating, if established, must be satisfactory.
Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.nationacityca.gov. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.
The City of National City is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.
Salary : $4,079 - $4,959
