Job Location : Birmingham,AL, USA
The City of Birmingham is seeking to hire a Property Control Clerk to be responsible for receiving, recording, storing, and securing evidence or property collected from crime investigations. Employees in this job class are responsible for keeping detailed written and electronic records, according to chain of custody procedures, of all incoming and outgoing evidence or property. The Property Control Clerk will maintain secured access storage facilities and assist in coordinating the proper disposal or destruction of sensitive materials, including narcotics, bio-hazardous materials, firearms, and explosives. At times, the Property Control Clerks will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks, and safety glasses, to minimize exposure to hazards that may cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
Compensation and benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages, including medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: Birmingham $16.83 - $26.11.
Minimum qualifications include experience working in a storeroom or warehouse performing duties such as maintaining inventory, distributing supplies, maintaining records, etc. Experience using Microsoft Excel or similar program to develop worksheets, reports, or run formulas on datasets. Willingness to work while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect oneself from harmful materials and to prevent contamination of evidence.
Preferred qualifications include certification in Evidence and Property Control Management. Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Typical job duties include issuing and releasing seized evidence or property to sworn officers or citizens in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and department guidelines by completing required documentation. Providing service to internal and/or external customers. Managing the evidence and property in-take process by labeling, documenting, and filing of evidence and other materials using the Law Enforcement Records Management System (LERMS) and inventory control methods. Procurers and/or manages inventory to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department. Receiving phone calls and answering questions from the general population regarding the status of their property or vehicles. Documenting evidence received from forensics lab and officers using a law enforcement record management software system. Verifying that biohazard items are identified appropriately with stickers and stored separately. Verifying that guns are processed and safely stored.
Physical demands involve moderate physical exertion for short periods of time. May involve bending, stretching, or reaching with your body, arms, and/or legs. May exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. May lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May stand up for extended periods of time. May involve stooping, crouching or crawling. Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Job may require occasional exposure to biological and/or chemical hazards, noxious chemicals and/or fumes, and/or unpleasant smells. Job may require employees to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks and safety glasses to minimize exposure to hazards that may cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.