Police Property Specialist I/II - Police Department
José Police Department is seeking an individual withexperience in inventory control or warehousing to work in our Central SupplyUnit or the Property and Evidence Facility. This is the entry levelposition in the Police Property Specialist job classification series. > > > > > Central Supply is responsible for receiving evidence, maintaining the chain ofevidence and processing property with accuracy to meet department guidelines.Staff will verify, confirm, and correct all entries to detail in the database.Central Supply is responsible for the disposal and/or return of property to therightful owners in accordance with applicable provisions of Federal, State andCity Codes and Ordinances. Central Supply is also responsible for thedistribution and collection of Police Officer safety equipment. > > > > Central Supply is open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day includingholidays. The successful candidate must be flexible and may be assigned toMidnight, Swing or Day Shift and may be given any two consecutive days off.Central Supply work shifts are 9 hrs. There is a 3rd consecutive day off everyother week. Staff may be subject to mandatory holdovers to support the needs ofpatrol. > > > > > The Police Property and Evidence Facility is responsible for the processing,data entry, storage and disposition of all property booked in by San JoséPolice officers. All property is handled in accordance with applicableprovisions of Federal, State and City codes and Ordinances and SJPD DutyManual. > > > > The successful candidate must have attention to detail, experienceusing computers to track inventory and maintain records, the ability toMulti-Talk as well as a basic knowledge of firearms and ammunition. > > > > Physical Requirements for this position include; the ability tolift and carry moderately heavy and bulky items; ability to bend, squat, climbstairs and high ladders; ability to stand or be on feet for certain periods oftime. > > > > > Duties include but are not limited to: > > > > - Ensure property received matches the Police Officer's description on propertyreports and quality control of evidence entered in to database and signing forreceipt of property thru proper chain of custody. > > > >
- Ensure evidence is safeguarded with proper storage techniques to ensure anaccurate chain of evidence, evidence is not damage or altered in any way and isaccessible to a Police Officer when needed for court. >
- Ensure property is retained until the case is closed and then returned to itsrightful owner or destroyed as appropriate (contraband). - Ensure Police Officers safety equipment is issued and replacedas needed and that accurate inventory records are maintained. > This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions inthis, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment inthis classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered foradditional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. > > > Any combination of training and experienceequivalent to: > > > > 1. Education: Successful completionof high school, GED, or California Proficiency Certificate. > > > > 2. Experience: Police PropertySpecialist I: Six (6) months performing stores > > relatedduties (such as receiving, stocking, and inventory > > management). > > > > ** Police PropertySpecialist II**: two (2) years of experience in > > ** **receiving, storing, and disposing of evidence and property at a > > levelequivalent to Police Property Specialist I. There shall be no > > substitutionof additional education for the required experience. > > > > > > 3. Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's licenseauthorizing operation > > of a motor vehicle in California. > > > > 4. Background: Pass police background investigation, whichmay include a > > polygraph examination. > > > > EmploymentEligibility: Federal law requires allemployees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor,represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-Bor any other type of visa which requires an employer application. > > ** ** > > Competencies > > ** ** > > The ideal candidate will possess the followingcompetencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this positioninclude: > > > > - Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of andexperience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices,Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules andregulations. Basic knowledge of firearmsand ammunition. Experience usingcomputers to track inventory and maintain records. Ability to work with a high level of attention todetail. > > - Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applicationsincluding but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access,and MS Excel. - Communication Skills- Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughtsand facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use oflistening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts. > > - Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers'needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professionaldemeanor. > > > > > - Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applicationsincluding but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access,and MS Excel.
- Communication Skills- Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughtsand facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use oflistening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts. > > > > > - Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers'needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professionaldemeanor. > > > > > - Team Work & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships withco-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and usingcollaboration and conflict resolution skills. > > -Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilitiessimultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/orcurrent position(s). -Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilitiessimultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/orcurrent position(s). > > > > Selection Process > > > > > The selection process will consist of anevaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the applicationand responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whosebackgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selectionprocess. Additional phases of theselection process will consist of one or more interviews_, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise_. > > > > > _You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questionsduring the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, includingspaces, for each text response. _ > > > > > - Please describe your experience performing stores related duties such as receiving, stocking, and inventory management or experience in receiving, storing, and disposing of evidence and property at a level equivalent to Police Property Specialist I. Please include years of experience and names of employers. > > > > > - Please describe your knowledge and experience with firearms and ammunition. > > > > > - Please describe your experience with heavy workloads requiring great attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization. > > > > > - Please describe your customer service experience. Include the volume and types of customers (internal, external or both). Please also include techniques, if any, you have used in dealing with an unhappy customer. > > > > > - Please describe your experience working as part of a team or in a group setting. > > > > > _You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be consideredfor this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld fromfurther consideration. _ > > _ > _ > > Ifyou have questions about the duties of these positions, please contact Anna Maria Hawkes at annamaria.hawkes@sanjoseca.gov. > > > > > If you have questions about the selection or hiringprocesses, please contact Rose Lara at rose.lara@sanjoseca.gov **Primary Location: ** **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Police Family **Organization: **City of San Jose **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Type: **Standard **Job Posting: **Apr 27, 2018, 6:12:55 PM