Police Supply Specialist

Salary is based on experience and/or qualifications, and is subject to negotiation
** We are looking for a Police Supply Specialist who will receive, store, safeguard, dispose, and provide inventory control for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department Supply unit.

• Receives, stores and issues all items of supply and equipment in departmental storerooms or warehouses
• Inspects goods received to insure compliance with procurement specifications and quantity ordered
• Enters data of all serialized and non-serialized items into tracking systems
• Operates equipment including, but not limited to electric or gas operated forklift, for the purpose of unloading, relocating and loading palletized stock or other items
• Places bulk stock on pallets in the proper pallet pattern
• Maintains accurate records and forms and documents used by specific departments
• Ensures security of supplies, equipment, and materials
• Selects items by stock number, nomenclature and quantity for issue in accordance with approved requisitions
• Stocks and tracks inventory levels to determine ordering needs; takes periodic and special inventories, as directed
• Performs related work as required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• One (1) year of experience in receiving, storing, and inventory control.
• Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
• Experience in receiving, storing, and inventory control related to medical and fire supplies and equipment is preferred.
• Candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, prior to employment.
• If claiming Veterans’ Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.

All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

The position involves the physical capability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and kneel. Some reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling will be required. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.