Baytown, TX, 77522, USA
11 days ago
Property Room Specialist
Property Room Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baytowntx/jobs/newprint/4764877) Apply  Property Room Specialist Salary $16.79 - $20.99 Hourly Location 3200 N Main St. Baytown, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 25-00037 Department Police Division Non CS Police Opening Date 12/17/2024 + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Property Room Specialist to manage and oversee the storage, documentation, and retrieval of property and evidence in compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will ensure proper handling, labeling, and security of items, maintaining accurate records and reports. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a high volume of items efficiently. Previous experience in law enforcement or property management is preferred. Performs administrative duties to support the department’s overall mission. Uses/requires office skills to handle: customer service/communications (internal/external), file organization and management, computer skills including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and graphics software, mathematical computation, report and letter preparation, and decision making within the scope of responsibility. Accepts, records, controls evidence/property, and maintains chain of custody for all evidence received. Verifies all property is in the correct case number/location and contacts supervisor and/or officer for property correction. Processes, researches, and sends letters to rightful owners of the property. Researches police investigative reports and determines disposition of the related evidence or property. Interprets municipal/government code, federal and state statute for the disposal of property. Petitions appropriate court for destruction or forfeiture authorization. Organizes property items ready for disposal and prepares and maintains a database listing those items. Duties + Receives evidence from police officers for processing. Retrieves property from evidence lockers or property room hallway and transports them into the property room, registering them in the computer system, assigning a bar code, preserving and storing them in designated areas. Stores items in filing cabinets, open shelving, storage boxes, and barrels, on the floor or in outside storage areas based on the type of item, its dimensions, and weight. Includes currency, narcotics, biohazards, weapons, documents, DVDs etc. + Maintains custody controls in computer for evidence and property removed from property room. Researches inactive cases and reviews statute of limitations. Provides customer service to citizens inquiring about property. Assists citizens with returning lost or stolen/recovered items. Coordinates with detectives, patrol and other agencies on evidence being controlled and seeks authorization to release seized items to the rightful owners- to include currency and weapons. + Researches and examines police investigative reports in which charges are present to determine the disposition of related evidence or property. If ownership applies, send certified correspondence in accordance with state statutes and city ordinances explaining the owner's legal rights. Decides which course of action to initiate for property not retrieved by owners; auction, destroy, or transfer for departmental use. Retrieves case dispositions and queries property for ‘no stolen’ status utilizing state, county and municipal automated systems. Verifies property is in the assigned location. Interprets and applies information regarding municipal/government code, federal and state statutes for disposal of different property types. Tracks the distribution and receipt of motions by maintaining an information spreadsheet. + Replenishes evidence supplies. Maintains the cleanliness of all property room locations. Accepts packages for police, court, and dispatch. + Performs all other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: + High school diploma or equivalent (GED). + One year related experience. + Experienced in computer operations – Microsoft Windows. + Justice Information Management System – JIMS Certification must be completed within 6 months of hire date. + Valid Driver’s license with acceptable driving record. + Ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Preferred: + Two years experience in police evidence and property control policies and procedures. + Training in law enforcement computer systems: JIMS, TLETS, NCIC/TCIC. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Knowledge of law enforcement operations, basic police work, operation of property room and inventory operations. + Knowledge of database software. + Ability to organize and manage time efficiently and work independently. + Skills in typing and filing. + Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. + Knowledge of general legal terminology and principles to perform legal research regarding disposal of property and evidence. Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services. Overall Position Strength Demands Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year. Medical + United Healthcare + Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment + Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family + In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible + $50 co-pay (general visit) + RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary + Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses + FREE virtual visits Dental + Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO + Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment + Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100% + Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO Vision + Superior Vision + Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment + In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay + Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance Holistic Health & Wellness + Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan + FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance + Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year + Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more! + Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted. + SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices Retirement + Texas Municipal Retirement System: + 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match + 5 year vesting + Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60 + FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary + MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation Disability Insurance + Equitable: + Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability + Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability Training and Tuition Assistance + The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values + Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave + 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year + 15 days sick leave per year + Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year + Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit + 15 days Paid Parental Leave To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/ 01 Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)? + Yes + No 02 If you have anything other than "High School Diploma or GED; please enter your trade, certification or degree information. If this does not apply, please enter N/A. 03 How many years of direct property room, law enforcement, police investigative reporting or other related experience do you possess? + None + 1 - 3 years + 4 - 6 years + 7 + years 04 Please summarize your direct or related experience. If no experience, please put N/A. 05 What is your skill level with Microsoft Office applications? + No experience with Microsoft Office + Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced + Expert 06 Have you ever been on deferred adjudication for a Felony? + Never + Yes, less than 5 years ago + Yes, between 5 and 10 years ago + Yes, more than 10 years ago 07 Do you have ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. + Yes + No 08 Have you ever been on deferred adjudication for a Class A Misdemeanor? + Yes + No 09 Have you ever been on deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor? + Yes + No 10 Have you ever been indicted for any criminal offense? + Yes + No 11 Have you ever been convicted of a Family Violence Crime? + Yes + No 12 Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days) + Yes + No 13 The purpose of the following questions are to assist the City of Baytown in determining if you meet the minimum standards set for the Texas Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Systems Access Policy and the standards of the Baytown Police Department. The ability to meet the standards and access CJIS systems is a requirement of the job. Read each of the following questions carefully. These questions will be asked again during a detailed interview with an investigator, and then verified by a polygraph examination. Answer each question truthfully. Failure to answer any question and any false answer knowingly given is just cause for denying or terminating your application from further processing. Please enter your initials below to acknowledge you understand the directions aforementioned. 14 Please mark any of the following illegal drugs or substances you have ever used, experimented with, or tried in any quantity. + None of the listed illegal drugs or substances. + Marijuana + Hashish + Speed + Heroin + L.S.D. + Cocaine + P.C.P. + "XTC" + Peyote + Mushroom + Qualude + Tranquilizer + Any Designer Drugs 15 For ALL of the illegal drugs or substances you marked in question 14 to ever using, experimenting with, or trying in any quantity, please list the name of the drug, the last time used, the total number of times you have used, and the number of times in the last 12 months you have used the drug(s). If you marked 'None of the listed drugs or substances' as your answer for question 14, please type N/A in the below text field. 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