Property & Drug Clerk - City of Roanoke, VA : Job Details

Description

The City of Roanoke's Police Department is seeking a Property & Drug Clerk to ensure all pieces of property and drug evidence are properly secured, documented, stored, analyzed, retrieved and disposed of at the conclusion of each case according to strict chain-of-custody procedures. The Property & Drug Clerk also testifies in court as required. This position is a civilian position within the Roanoke City Police Department and candidates will be subject to a full police background investigation and supervised by the Records/Property Sergeant. Work hours may include evenings and weekends.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY

Maintains control of evidence and recovered property; ensures that all pieces of physical evidence are properly secured, documented, stored, analyzed, retrieved and disposed of properly at the conclusion of each case according to proper procedures. Assists citizens, including those experiencing personal crisis, throughout the process of potentially recovering confiscated or stolen property. Work hours may includeevenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Receives evidence (cash, valuables, drugs) directly into the evidence room

* Follows safety procedures in handling drug or unknown substance items

* Verifies contents of bag visually according to drug reference book

* Checks heat seal and re-weighs evidence package as necessary

* Checks items for identification marks or serial numbers

* Enters pertinent data into computer and prints adhesive labels

* Assigns storage location for evidence packages

* Creates and files evidence hard cards

* Marks all evidence packages with storage location using permanent markers

* Completes lab analysis request form and attaches to evidence package

* Retrieves valuables, cash and sealed bags from locked box using secured key

* Transports evidence packages to state drug lab for testing

* Retrieves evidence packages from state drug lab for testing

* Returns the evidence package to the evidence room for storage

* Organizes and arranges property room storage facilities

* Moves items in property room which may be heavy

* Categorizes all property as found, inventoried or evidentiary

* Initiates and supervises evidence package destruction procedures

* Enters all movement of evidence packages into computer for tracking

* Releases property to submitting Officer for court appearances

* Files and maintains all court confiscation orders

* Initiates property release form letters to submitting officers and owners, if known

* Initiates and supervises evidence package destruction procedures on and/or offsite

* Testifies in court as required

* Assists with normal Property Room operations as needed

* Assists officers, attorneys and citizens who have property-related questions

* Any other duty as assigned by the Chief of Police, Division Commanders, Investigative Support Services Captain, Support Lieutenant, Records/Property Sergeant or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a major in criminal justice science desirable but not required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees of organization. Fluency in Spanish is beneficial.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.