Property and Evidence Clerk jobs in Georgia

Property and Evidence Clerk receives, records, stores, and safeguards evidence collected from crime investigations. Prepares records of articles according to chain of custody procedures and maintains evidence database. Being a Property and Evidence Clerk releases property or evidence being retained to designated party for court presentation or other disposition. Maintains storage facility and coordinates proper disposal of sensitive materials including narcotics, bio-hazardous materials, firearms, and explosives. Additionally, Property and Evidence Clerk typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Property and Evidence Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Property and Evidence Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Property and Evidence Clerk
  • CITY OF BROOKHAVEN GA
  • BROOKHAVEN, GA OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    4362 PEACHTREE ROAD NE - BROOKHAVEN, GA
    Salary Range:    $37,464.00 - $45,000.00 Salary

    Description

    Job Summary: This position is responsible for receiving, processing and storing confiscated property/evidence, to record all transactions in an inventory control system, to maintain the security and integrity of the custody chain and to dispose of or return property/evidence in accordance with federal, state and local laws/regulations and with established departmental policy.

    Major Duties:

    • Receives various types of evidence/property such as large sums of money, documents, drugs, weapons, and vehicles confiscated by local law enforcement officials in criminal cases; receives found property and property for safe keeping; checks for accuracy of items listed on property sheets.
    • Stores and records evidence and property; ensures all property, evidence, and impounded vehicles are preserved and accounted for according to regulations.
    • Signs for and transfers evidence and property using prescribed security measures; enters information into computer system to complete custody transaction; generates, copies, disseminates, and files printed receipts as appropriate.
    • Packages evidence and property for safety and secure storage; labels bio-hazardous materials; wraps and labels bladed objects; places flammable materials in secure outside storage; verifies firearms are safely stored.
    • Conducts inventory of evidence room; updates files as necessary; ensures that all confiscated firearms are recorded in the database accurately.
    • Collects various types of evidence, such as blood kits, drugs, and urine kits, from uniform patrol evidence lockers.
    • Pulls evidence, including drugs, firearms, and other designated items, from inventory as necessary for review, identification, release, court, destruction, or other purposes; packages and transports evidence to crime lab for testing.
    • Oversees review of evidence by defense lawyers to ensure evidence integrity; releases evidence to District Attorney and to case officer as appropriate; maintains release files.
    • Compares incident reports with recovered items; contacts case investigator to discuss any evidence which may have bearing on active case; contacts victims/owners to view property for identification and claiming purposes.
    • Advises civilians of proper procedures to follow to obtain property release; notifies citizens to claim property.
    • Verifies ownership and authorization for property release; completes and files necessary paperwork returning property to individuals from whom it was confiscated, to owners from which it was stolen, or to other appropriate personnel; ensures that all property which is released from the property room is also removed from the computer database.

     

    • Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information from citizens, court personnel, officers, other law enforcement agencies, insurance and repossession companies, attorneys, pawnshops, and other individuals.
    • Assists with evidence/property items in court as necessary; testifies in court as to the proper chain of custody when required.
    • Prepares evidence and property listings to request court order for disposal and/or destruction in accordance with regulations; receives court orders to destroy evidence and/or dispose of unclaimed items.
    • Transports evidence, drugs, and firearms to crime lab for destruction; prepares unclaimed property for auction; researches ownership and other legal requirements prior to the sale of property at auction; contacts crime lab for destruction of drugs; maintains appropriate records.
    • Assists officers with proper completion of forms and reports; reviews for accuracy; notifies appropriate individuals regarding receipt of incorrect paperwork.
    • Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
    • Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
    • Prepares, generates, and/or processes a variety of forms, requests, activity and other reports, correspondence, and other documentation associated with the daily routine of this position; prepares and maintains files, logs, and administrative records.
    • Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within county jurisdiction.
    • Receives, alphabetizes, enters, copies, and files pawn tickets; utilizes specialized program for pawn-related activity.
    • Performs other related duties as required.

    Qualifications


    DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Experience in writing property and drug destruction orders is preferred. 
    • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
    • Exercises discretion and sound judgment, maintains confidentiality.
    • Excellent organization and time management skills.
    • Ability to multi-task effectively.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment when required.
    • Ability to work independently and proactively, demonstrates initiative.
    • Ability to interpret policies, administrative regulations, legislation and accurately explain to others.
    • Ability to maintain confidentially and exercise considerable skill in handling sensitive information and data.

     

     

     

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s preferred
    •  Three (3) years of previous law enforcement experience and/or training involving inventory control and data entry or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Excellent organization and time management skills
    • May be required to attain and maintain other certifications as related to position.

     

    Physical Demands:

    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.

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
    • The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch.
    • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities requires by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
    • Exposure to all types of weather and will work around light and heavy equipment.

    The City of Brookhaven is an equal opportunity employer. 

  • 2 Days Ago

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Property & Evidence Technician
  • DC Career Site
  • Decatur, GA FULL_TIME
  • Salary Range: $39,047 - $62,866 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Property and Evidence Custodian
  • CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
  • Stockbridge, GA FULL_TIME
  • Description The Property/Evidence Custodian is responsible for taking custodial control and maintaining security over all items stored in the Police Department's evidence rooms, safes, or other storag...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Accounting Clerk
  • Lincoln Property Company
  • Atlanta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities: Review and post cash receipts Review and post monthly recurring charges Enter billing adjustments, post with property manager approval Review and approve invoices, export payables ba...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Evidence Technician
  • Cherokee Sheriff's Office
  • Canton, GA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY :The Evidence Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the property and evidence stored in the property/evidence repository of the agency. This position reports direc...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Evidence Technician
  • Gwinnett County
  • Gwinnett County, GA FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionThe Gwinnett County Police Department is looking to fill a vacant Evidence Technician position. The Evidence Technician role is responsible for receiving and storing evidence in appropr...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Property Administrator
  • Bridge Investment Group
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Make an impact Joining BCRE as a Property Administrator you will join a group of highly motivated collaborative professi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property Administrator
  • Temporaries of New England, Inc.
  • Groton, CT
  • Job Description Job Description Property Admin full time temp to perm 40 hours, $19.00 an hour Presenting properties and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property Administrator
  • JCS Solutions LLC
  • Arlington, VA
  • JCS Solutions LLC has a need for a Property Administrator who serves as a warehouse specialist to join our growing team ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property and Evidence Clerk
  • CITY OF BROOKHAVEN GA
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Job Details Job Location 4362 PEACHTREE ROAD NE - BROOKHAVEN, GA Salary Range $37,464.00 - $45,000.00 Salary Description...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property Administrator
  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Title Property Administrator Job Description Summary Performs the administrative functions of the Property Managemen...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property Administrator
  • BlueHalo
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Overview: Being on the BlueHalo team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenge...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Properties Admin
  • CSS, Inc.
  • Hudson, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Bill common area maintenance (CAM), utilities, and sub-meter readings Prepare purchase o...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property Administrative Specialist
  • Marriott International, Inc
  • Seattle, WA
  • Additional Information 3 Days a Week Rooms Coordinator, 2 Days a week Engineering Coordinator Job Number 24039296 Job Ca...
  • 3/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Savannah River, northwest to its origin at the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. It then continues up the Tugaloo (originally Tugalo) and into the Chattooga River, its most significant tributary. These bounds were decided in the 1797 Treaty of Beaufort, and tested in the U.S. Supreme Court in the two Georgia v. South Carolina cases in 1923 and 1989. The border then takes a sharp turn around the tip of Rabun County, at latitude 35°N, thou...
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Income Estimation for Property and Evidence Clerk jobs
$39,773 to $56,003

Property and Evidence Clerk in Sacramento, CA
This class is distinguished from the general clerical series by the increased level of responsibility for handling and disposing of substantial amounts of money, illicit materials, and personal property items.
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Property and Evidence Clerk in Fayetteville, NC
Under general supervision, receives, stores, and disposes of evidence and property held by the Police Department; maintains records of evidence and property held; and performs related duties as assigned.
November 28, 2019