Property Room Technician

Receives, stores, and releases items in the police property room. Maintains records of items for the police property room.

• Receive, store, record, and issue articles seized as evidence or recovered as found property;
• Keep record of storage locations for item retrieval and inventory;
• Issue property retained for evidence to the officer for court procedures;
• Assist property owners by scheduling the release of property;
• Operate Lubbock Police Department computers, which includes Microsoft Office;
• Accurately prepare reports and forms for items received and released;
• Move items to and from storage locations using carts and mechanical lifts when needed;
• Assist police officers or owners in loading and unloading property;
• Research detailed reports and files to determine case disposition and item retention;
• Properly and safely dispose of items when retention times are complete;
• Testify in criminal trials concerning evidence control;
• Deal with the public courteously, firmly, and tactfully;
• Assist in training other personnel;
• Establish, maintain and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Perform related duties as required.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years of experience maintaining records for storage or warehousing of materials of a sensitive nature; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Applicants for this position must pass a Polygraph Examination, a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check, and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position:
Felony convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor convictions, an Open Arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and family violence convictions.

Physical exam required

Valid Drivers License Required

• Office practices; methods of properly receiving, storing, and issuing materials.

• Learn and apply practices to preserve the chain of evidence;
• Maintain accurate records;
• Exercise judgment in storing and issuing sensitive materials;
• Work effectively with the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel;
• Type 35 words per minute;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Maintain confidence of the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel in the integrity of criminal evidence;
• Pass an extensive background investigation to receive security clearance;
• Exercise excellent judgment and responsibility in storing and issuing sensitive materials.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently stand and walk during a shift
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs and other inclined surfaces
• Push and pull objects
• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
  
  Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height