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Police Property Control Technician

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Police Property Control Technician position available in the Police Department Department.

To Apply Directly to This Position, Please Go to the City of Overland Park Careers Website, Or Copy and Paste the Link Below:

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Summary:
Performs a variety of technical and administrative duties, maintains custody and control of evidence and recovered property from the time received to final disposition of cases, while maintaining integrity and accountability during a fast paced environment. Maintains various paper and computerized records and files. Testifies in court. Prepares auction items for internet auction services (Property Room.com). Requires the ability to apply technical judgement to produce meticulous and consistent results in complex situations and while under pressure. Requires accountability to provide detailed record keeping through various software applications, detailed documentation and specific bar coding. Work can be tedious, requires extreme attention to detail and physically demanding at times.

Requirements:

  • Basic education or additional equivalent experience.
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
  • Must maintain an insurable driving record.
  • Must successfully pass polygraph exam and police background check prior to employment and be subject to yearly polygraph exams.
  • Must obtain Certified Property and Evidence Specialist certification from the International Association for Property and Evidence within four years from date of hire.
  • Access to the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS) is required, so the following KCJIS requirements apply:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have not been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
  • Two years of similar experience preferred with preference given to experience within a police environment, police records and public contact.
SKILLS:
  • Analytical skills, including research skills, ability to interpret data, ability to conceptualize and ability to analyze data and information.
  • Computer software database creation/maintenance, desktop publishing, presentation, spreadsheet and work processing skills.
  • Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple items.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Reading.
  • Data entry.
  • Group presentation skills.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Computer software skills.
  • Human relations/interpersonal skills.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to read and comprehend City regulations.
  • Diplomacy and judgment.
  • Good listening skills.
  • Alpha and numeric recognition.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to breakdown procedures to individual steps.
  • Logical reasoning.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
  • Good memory skills.
  • Ability to train and guide others in property evidence packaging and submitting procedures.
  • Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
  • Ability to organize evidence/property and retrieve effectively.
  • Ability to multi task.
  • Ability to analyze and recommend possible solutions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer.
  • Visual stamina and acuity to review alpha/numeric data.
  • Ability to make and receive phone calls.
  • Mobility to testify in court.
  • Ability to speak to an individual or group for an extended period of time.
  • Ability to operate motor vehicle.

SEE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ATTACHED FOR ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

  • None.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Salary Range: Grade C  $22.29 hr - $29.77 hr

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

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