Property Technician I​/II – Sheriff’s Office

DEFINITION

Property Technician I/II – Sheriff’s Office. Under general supervision, receives, stores and maintains an inventory of evidence and property for the Sheriff’s Department; performs related work as assigned.

Property Technician I is the entry level of this non-sworn support series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform more routine duties while learning County and law enforcement policies and procedures. This class is alternately staffed with Property Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher class.

Property Technician II is the experienced level class of the series, fully competent to process and maintain detailed records of property and/or evidence held and disposed of. Successful performance requires knowledge of regulations pertaining to property and evidence storage and accountability.

• Receive property and evidence and issue receipts; categorize and store property found or turned in as evidence.
• Ensure that property and evidence are received, stored and released in accordance with chain of custody and/or other legal requirements.
• Locate owners and release property to rightful owner after ensuring proper authorization for release.
• Maintain records of property room keys; duplicate keys and distribute as required; maintain security of property and evidence storage areas.
• Prepare periodic reports related to property stored, including disposal of property, unclaimed property and property available for auction.
• Testify in court regarding chain of custody and property records.
• Prepare detailed records of evidence inventory and maintain orderly appearance of property file area; catalog and maintain continuous property inventory record; coordinate the review of inventory items by departmental staff and outside agencies; dispose of unwanted or unreturnable property and evidence in accordance with state, County or departmental rules and regulations; act as the Sheriff’s representative in the destruction of narcotics.
• Conduct research to determine appropriate procedures for the storage of evidence and disposition of property.
• Confere with representatives of the County, District Attorney and others regarding disposition of property; advise other staff on proper handling of evidence.
• Assist with special projects related to the maintenance and handling of property and evidence, including monitoring and implementing changes to laws and regulations.
• Maintain storage area in clean and orderly condition.

• Principles and methods of receiving, storage and inventory of property and evidence; basic safety practices including handling of dangerous substances, narcotics and firearms.
• Applicable laws and regulations.
• Record keeping and inventory principles and practices.
• Office practices and procedures, including operation of standard office equipment.

• Receiving, storing and maintaining an inventory of property and evidence.
• Filing and indexing a variety of property items.
• Organizing and maintaining detailed and accurate records of inventory items.
• Presenting accurate court testimony concerning evidential property.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; organizing work and setting priorities with limited supervision.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
• Must be willing to handle firearms and lift boxes weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation.

Property Technician I:
One year of experience as either a storekeeper, stock clerk, property clerk, or in general office support work.

Property Technician II:
In addition to the above, one year of experience in receiving and storing property and evidence, preferably in a law enforcement setting.

A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online…