Quartermaster-; Police Dept

Property/Evidence Unit Controller

Performs skilled support services in maintaining and ordering those supplies and equipment necessary to operate the Police Department and oversight of all property and evidence. This position serves as the controller who oversees and maintains of all property and evidence for the Police Department. An employee in this class supervises the receipt, storage, transfer and purging of a variety of property/evidence confiscated through law enforcement activities and is responsible for the storage, issuance and receipt of supplies and inventory control.

Ensures that all employees maintain a high degree of accuracy and integrity due to the value and legal importance of all items handled by subordinates. Responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing work performed for conformity with departmental policy and the efficient operation of the storage facility. Monitors all security devices and systems. Responsible for the management of Property/Evidence and Storeroom Unit space;

and maintaining and ordering Department supplies, uniforms and officer equipment. Supervision is received from an administrative superior.

Accounts for the control of all property accepted by the Department's Property/Evidence Unit by reviewing issued and received records of incoming and outgoing property/evidence for thoroughness and for disposition purposes;
Supervise and coordinate all business as it relates to disposal of property/evidence, including the destruction and conversion process for firearms, weapons and narcotics;
Ensures that all records whether computerized or written are kept in order, safe and secure for authorized personnel and Courts of Jurisdiction;
Maintains current knowledge of all legal changes that may have an effect on the responsibilities of the Property Unit and its operation;
Follows proper procedures subject to Florida State Statutes regarding confiscated property, found/abandoned property and unclaimed evidence (i.e. firearms, narcotics, contraband, etc.);
Responsible for the regular disposal of non-essential property through approved channels, including medical waste, contaminated clothing, syringes, blood samples, firearms, contraband, etc.;
Researches pertinent data and prepare lists necessary to obtain Court Orders for the proper disposal of narcotics. Coordinates the release of narcotics for disposal;
Conducts training for sworn officers and non-sworn personnel with reference to property procedures;
Maintains, orders, inventories, and distributes the Department's supplies, uniforms and officer equipment;
Trains, monitors and supervises subordinate personnel as well as coordinates and determines workload priorities and assign work tasks; supervise workers in the performance of custodial and maintenance duties;
Conducts regular audits and inventories of items held by the department in property and storerooms; maintains records of stock location and requisitions Operates a computer, uses various hand tools in the destruction of property; uses a ladder, loads and drives a vehicle;
Performs the daily functions of a "Property Clerk" and/or "Store Clerk"; receive, log, tag and store property/evidence and supplies. Return and document the movement of all types of property;
Assists in preparing unit budgets including budget estimates for supplies necessary;
Subject to subpoenas and Court appearances.

High school graduation plus considerable clerical experience in a police department; some knowledge of computer functions; some supervisory experience OR An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Possession of a valid…