Rev. 9/97
City of San José
POLICE PROPERTY SPECIALIST II (1522)
CLASS PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs duties of moderate difficulty in leading
and performing receipt, processing, and disposal of narcotics, monies, hazardous
materials, and all types of weapons. Applies provisions of State, City, and
Federal Codes and Ordinances as they relate to property in the custody of the
San Jose Police Department. Distributes and collects officer equipment at
Central Supply. Performs related duties as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the
duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)
- Processes and assists in the disposal and
destruction of narcotics.
- Operates and uses equipment such as trucks,
fork lifts, vans, pallets, and similar equipment to move and store property
and evidence.
- Leads and participates in receiving,
recording, classifying, storing, safeguarding, and releasing/returning money
and property, including evidence recovered, found, and received from prisoners
and citizens.
- Maintains files and records regarding
property in custody and its disposition.
- Follows up with detectives regarding release
and disposal of evidential and recovered property.
- Clears property/evidence for release/disposal
by coordinating with investigating officer and prepares appropriate
documentation.
- Maintains chain-of-evidence records of
evidential property and testifies in court concerning same.
- Hand-carries narcotics and rape evidence to
the Santa Clara County lab for analysis.
- Researches, clears, and makes appropriate
disposition of unclaimed and non-returnable items.
- Transports property to and from a warehouse
and other storage locations.
- Issues and controls officer equipment and
materials.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class is the second level in the Police Property Specialist series. It
differs from the next higher class of Senior Police Property Specialist in that
incumbents of the latter supervise Police Property Specialists. This class
differs from that of Police Property Specialist I in that incumbents of that
class receive work direction from this class.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of common tools, supplies, and
equipment.
- Knowledge of the mechanics of and
record-keeping associated with storage, taking of inventory, and safeguarding
various property.
- Knowledge of safe methods of handling,
storing, and safeguarding of property and materials, including hazardous
materials.
- Knowledge of basic English.
- Knowledge of relevant provisions of City,
State, and Federal ordinances and codes relating to disposition of property.
- Knowledge of computer terminal operations
related to the entry and retrieval of information pertaining to property and
evidence.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of
supervision.
- Ability to read and write legibly and compute
simple arithmetic functions accurately.
- Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy
and bulky items.
- Ability to maintain neat and accurate
records.
- Ability to understand written and oral
instructions.
- Ability to establish effective working
relationships with co-workers.
- Ability to deal with wide segments of the
public, often under stressful and adverse conditions.
Competency Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to effectively apply the principles and
practices of supervision.
- Ability to lead the work of others.
Training and Experience
High school graduation and two (2) years experience in receiving, storing,
and disposing of evidence and property (equivalent to Police Property Specialist
I). There shall be no substitution of additional education for the required
experience.
Licenses/Certificates
Possession of a valid California driver's
license.
Shall be required to qualify for Mace
certification.
Formerly Police Property Clerk II
(New 3/13/80), (Rev. & Ret. 4/84), (Rev. 9/97)
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