Introduction

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is a highly respected law enforcement agency, both in our community and nationally. Our progressive department provides exciting opportunities for law enforcement professionals to develop partnerships with our citizens in order to prevent the next crime, and to enhance the quality of life within our community always treating people with fairness and respect. The department employs nearly 2,000 sworn officers and over 500 civilians serving a jurisdiction with close to 1 million people. Our employees are men and women from diverse backgrounds interested in meeting the needs of and serving an equally diverse community. The men and women of the CMPD are committed to providing the very best service possible and maintaining the high level of confidence this community has in us.

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies. Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

The Police Property Control Tech position is primarily responsible for the receiving, releasing and storing of impounded property for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Property and Evidence Management Division. This is a full-time position that includes working shifts, reporting in adverse weather, and working holidays. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Receive, document, process, and store evidence and other property, ensuring proper chain of custody through sealing, tagging, and marking. Prepare evidence for transport, coordinate disposal or return, and maintain accurate inventory. Work with internal staff, public, defendants, victims, and external agencies regarding evidence. Manage a lost and found office for the city and community. Create, process, maintain, and update personnel evidence files, input information into computer systems, and prepare evidence reports. Assist officers and detectives with evidence for court and property return. Testify in court to verify evidence, chain of custody, and preservation methods. Purge property and evidence, arranging for release, destruction, sale, or other disposal methods, maintaining disposal records. Provide training on evidence collection and storage, ensuring procedures comply with NCGS. Manage and maintain the evidence storage area. Prepare and review evidence and funds for transport to city, state, and federal agencies. Package and store evidence, submit evidence to legal authorities, release evidence to owners or other entities, dispose of evidence, issue and release property, and process firearms.  Perform other assigned tasks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

§  Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing §  Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and members of the public §  Ability to analyze administrative problems and to make sound recommendations as to their solutions and to prepare working procedures §  Knowledge of evidence chain of custody, evidence handling procedures and requirements, which may include a basic working knowledge of firearms and firearms safety. §  Extensive knowledge of criminal law, evidence handling, and court procedures. §  Proficiency in inventory control and recordkeeping. §  Understanding of law enforcement practices, safety regulations, and database systems. §  Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. §  Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make decisions. §  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. §  Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. ADA and Other Requirements Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.   Physical Requirements:   §  Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time. §  Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks §  Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required. §  Must be able to be left heavy items, use a pushcart, and drive city-vehicle. Sensory Requirements:   §  Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proof reading, data entry, tabulating data §  Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain §  Comprehensive of written information in work related documents §  Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech     Working Conditions: Work is performed in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions; moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as officers, community members, victims, etc.); and frequent exposure to computer screens, files and phone. Work includes, long periods of standing and walking. Other Requirements: Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment respirator clearance evaluation. Failure to successfully pass all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.    

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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