Quartermaster

under general supervision, performs specialized administrative, logistical, and inventory management work supporting police department operations. Responsible for the acquisition, issuance, tracking, maintenance, accountability, replacement, and disposal of police equipment, uniforms, supplies, police department technology assets, and other department property. Maintains inventory control systems, coordinates equipment purchases and repairs, conducts audits and inspections, and serves as a liaison with department personnel, vendors, and town staff to ensure operational readiness and accountability of police department assets.

essential functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the town and requirements of the position change.

• maintains accountability, inventory, and control of police department equipment, supplies, uniforms, technology assets, and other department‑issued property.
• receives, issues, recovers, and documents department‑issued equipment, including firearms, ammunition, radios, body‑worn cameras, mobile data computers, ballistic equipment, uniforms, less‑lethal equipment, emergency response equipment, and related accessories.
• maintains inventory management systems and databases to track equipment assignments, maintenance schedules, replacement cycles, warranties, inventory levels, and other records associated with department property.
• conducts regular inventory audits and inspections to ensure accountability and compliance with department policies, procedures, grant requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• monitors inventory levels; forecasts equipment, supply, and replacement needs; develops replacement schedules; and initiates purchasing requests to maintain operational readiness.
• researches equipment and supply options and provides recommendations regarding purchases, replacements, upgrades, and standardization efforts.
• coordinates the maintenance, repair, testing, and replacement of department equipment and technology assets.
• maintains accountability for department keys, electronic access devices, and other controlled‑access equipment.
• coordinates the pickup, delivery, transport, and distribution of department equipment, supplies, and materials in support of police department operations.
• may be tasked with conducting weekly inspections of police facilities to identify maintenance, cleanliness, and repair needs and coordinates with appropriate town personnel to facilitate corrective actions.
• serves as a liaison with vendors, fleet services, finance, procurement, information technology staff, grant personnel, and other town departments regarding police department equipment acquisition, maintenance, inventory, and operational support.
• assists as a liaison with fleet‑related equipment coordination and communicates vehicle equipment needs, installations, repairs, and replacement requirements to appropriate personnel.
• participates in annual, bi‑annual, and periodic inventory audits and equipment verification processes involving radios, body‑worn cameras, mobile data computers, fleet equipment, and other department assets.
• maintains accurate records and prepares reports related to inventory control, purchasing activities, equipment assignments, maintenance activities, and audits.
• performs all work duties and activities in accordance with department and town policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• performs other related duties as assigned.