About the Department

Receives, stores, and releases items in the police property room. Maintains records of items for the police property room.

Position Duties

Receive, store, record, and issue articles seized as evidence or recovered and found property;
Prepare record of articles received including description of article, name of owner, and reason for retention;
Record storage bin location number and tag item for retrieval;
Issue property retained for evidence to the officer at the time of trial;
Telephone property owners when identified and release stolen property to owners;
Prepare reports for a number of items received and released;
Move items to and from storage bins using hand truck as needed;
Assist police officers or owners in loading and unloading property;
Dispose of property following case disposition;
Testify in criminal trials concerning evidence control;
Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years of experience maintaining records for storage or warehousing of materials of a sensitive nature; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor convictions, an Open Arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and family violence convictions.

Physical exam required
Valid Drivers License Required

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Office practices; methods of properly receiving, storing, and issuing materials.

Ability to:

Learn and apply practices to preserve the chain of evidence;
Maintain accurate records;
Exercise judgment in storing and issuing sensitive materials;
Work effectively with the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel;
Type 35 words per minute;
Communicate effectively with others;
Maintain confidence of the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel in the integrity of criminal evidence;
Pass an extensive background investigation to receive security clearance;
Exercise excellent judgment and responsibility in storing and issuing sensitive materials.

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Frequently stand and walk during a shift
Frequently climb ladders, stairs and other inclined surfaces
Push and pull objects
Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
Frequently move entire body along a surface in a crawling motion
Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing
Place arms above, at or below shoulder height

Benefits

: The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.

Supplemental Questions

Do you have a valid and current Drivers License?

Do you have one to three years of experience maintaining records for storage or warehousing materials of sensitive nature?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Lubbock
Address: 1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401
Phone: 806-775-2303
Website: http://www.mylubbock.us

Property Room Technician