Property Room Technician

Description

The City of West Allis Police Department is seeking a dedicated Property Room Technician to play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of police investigations. This position is responsible for securely managing all evidence and property collected during police calls for service and investigations, ensuring it is organized and handled in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

To perform this role effectively, the Property Room Technician regularly reviews police reports and various databases, and communicates with police personnel, other city departments, outside agencies, and members of the public.

Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including contributory medical coverage, fully paid dental benefits, a dual pension program, and paid time off. West Allis residents earn an additional 5% on top of the pay range.

If you're ready to make a difference apply today!

Examples of Duties

• Maintains all evidence/property and ensures all items are secure from theft, loss, damage, or contamination in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Package and process all items taken into evidence each day; bar code and enter all evidence/property items into the Evidence Tracking System.
• Prioritize work assignments and projects; ensure daily operations of the Property Room are conducted in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Verify property reports with incident reports to determine appropriate property storage for each item.
• Audit property for proper coding, packaging, and description; correcting errors and corresponding with officers and supervisors regarding policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations for changes to Department standards and directives related to the property and evidence control function.
• Research reports, verify status of cases in the court system, and monitor legal and procedural developments related to the property and evidence function to determine proper disposition.
• Release evidence and property to the Crime Lab and sworn staff for court purposes, rightful owners upon authorization, and to contact vendors for auction purposes.
• Assist the Training Unit with In-service Training and New Officer Training.
• When assigned, plan or supervise the work of a small number of employees (sworn and non-sworn) performing clerical tasks.
• Maintain comprehensive records related to evidence and property.
• Staff the Property Room/Property Office and respond to telephone and in-person requests and inquiries from the public concerning the release of property; ensure proper packaging and release of property.
• Update and maintain the Evidence Tracking System to reflect the chain of custody for each item; return and re-shelve evidence items.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from department staff, law enforcement agencies, and others.
• Use a computer and applicable software to enter and maintain data and produce a variety of correspondence and reports.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service experience.
• Cash handling experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong grammar and writing skills.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) – both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program.

*The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.