Canton Impound Lot Supervisor

Salary Range: $48,951 - $71,879 (+ $10 - $20/hour in benefits)

This is a closed examination. Candidates must be an existing classified employee of the City of Canton and have completed their probationary period by June 18, 2026.

This is a responsible, professional, and supervisory position. The Impound Lot Supervisor oversees the activities of the Impound Lot, administers various computer systems including word processing software, impound software, multiple record‑keeping systems, payment systems, and telecommunications lines. The individual provides support services and resources for the effective processing of all impounded vehicles including intake/release of vehicles, title work and auctions. The Impound Lot Supervisor is responsible for handling various confidential materials such as police records, personnel files and financial information.

This position includes the supervision of clerical staff at the impound lot with responsibility for the direction of work and manner of accomplishment. The individual reports directly to the Chief of Police or his/her designee.

• Graduation from high school and at least five years experience performing progressively responsible work in the clerical and data processing areas, preferably with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Specific training provided by equipment vendors and on‑the‑job training.

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for data processing/word processing duties.
• Capacity for abstract reasoning required for understanding, writing, and executing simple to complex computer programs.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions, and present ideas effectively, orally and in writing in technical and administrative reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, departments, City employees, other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to supervise departmental staff.

Performs supervisory, administrative, and technical functions in the Canton Police Impound Lot as described in the General Statement of Duties.

• Assist the Chief of Police or his/her designee in creating and enforcing the rules and regulations for the administration of operations.
• Assist in developing, coordinating, evaluating, managing, and encouraging the implementation of various programs for the department by administering computer systems, including PCs, laptops, printers, etc.
• Attend manufacturers’ training sessions to learn capabilities of hardware and software purchased and used by the City.
• Attend training sessions unique to impound procedures, including records retention.
• Perform daily and weekly audit of systems to ensure proper functioning for users.
• Monitor systems to remain aware of versions of software currently running, to know how many users can simultaneously access the system and to recognize and respond to error messages as they appear on the console.
• Ensure proper records retention is maintained.
• Determine when service is required to repair hardware and place service calls when necessary and explain mechanical problems whenever possible.
• Supervise all clerical employees at the Canton Police Impound Lot.
• Oversee all data entry activities performed by subordinates.
• Determine vehicle processing priorities and assign tasks accordingly.
• Review work of subordinates on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and completion of work as assigned.
• Train and evaluate clerical employees.
• Establish work standards and procedures for the division.
• Occasionally complete vehicle processing tasks to assist staff with intake and release of vehicles.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure the effective operation of the Canton Police Impound Lot.
• Ensure proper records retention of impounded vehicles is maintained.
• Disburse information and/or records, as required by Police Department bureaus, including but not limited to BCI and NCIC and LEADS audits.
• Responsible for court…