Police Evidence Supervisor

Unlock Your Potential: Lead the Way in Property & Evidence Management!
 
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for service and integrity, seeking to fulfill a critical role within law enforcement? We invite you to join our dynamic team as our Property and Evidence Supervisor. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the smooth operation of our property and evidence unit. Your leadership will play a crucial part in upholding the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and efficiency. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and oversee an amazing, dedicated team, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of property and evidence management while contributing to the safety and security of our community.

This opportunity is a Non-Represented, FLSA exempt position. The successful applicant will work with a high-functioning team.  This recruitment will not create an eligibility list.
 
To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes all of the following items:

• The online application via NeoGov (access also available on City of Bend website under Human Resources/Job Openings)
• Attached formal Resume (required)
• Attached formal Cover Letter (required)
• Attached valid Credentials, Certifications and Licensing (if applicable)

Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran’s preference. For more information click here.
 
 Submission deadline is September 7, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT.Summary
Supervises, plans, prioritizes, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of the property and evidence unit staff responsible for receiving, cataloging, storing, safeguarding, collecting, transporting, verifying, releasing and/or disposing of a wide variety of confiscated property and evidence. and makes recommendations concerning personnel actions.

Essential Functions Include:
The information provided below encompasses the essential functions and capabilities linked with this position.

Duties and Responsibilities
The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.

• Supervises and directs the work of assigned staff, coordinating with others as needed to confirm applicable policies and assisting with developing necessary procedures for elements of programs and services.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for police property and evidence unit operations; implement policies and procedures. 
• Responsible for training and scheduling of police evidence technicians and performing in those duties during such employees' absences.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for receipt, storage, security, and releases of property under the control of the property division; perform regular, detailed audits of stored items; ensure integrity of records associated with inventory control and documentation; serve as liaison with investigations and patrol staff regarding property handling and security. 
• Regular contact with others outside own workgroup, such as visitors, vendors and/or other employees. Primary purpose of contact is to explain, clarify, or interpret detailed and somewhat complex or sensitive information; contacts are non-routine and require discretion and thoughtful communication efforts.
• Makes recommendations on budgetary decisions. May have authority to approve some expense items. May make recommendations on expenses and/or revenue-generating activities.
• Prepares routine and complex documents, such as correspondence, technical and confidential documents, financial documents, reports, contracts, presentations, and policies and procedures proofreading for format, spelling, grammar, typos and content clarity; and provide office support as needed.
• Manages divisional special projects.
• May coordinate and/or supervise events and meetings, including location arrangement, preparation of materials, scheduling, meeting minutes and travel arrangements.
• May represent department meetings to gather information and impart the department's views and decisions on issues, and/or coordinate with other departments to ensure administration of programs is consistent with policy and legal requirements.
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skill Profile
The individual in this position is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Maintain working knowledge of effective operational and administrative support techniques, as well as internal policies and procedures.  
• Maintain working knowledge and understanding of LEDS and CJIS policy and regulations.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinance pertaining to evidence retention and release.
• Maintain working knowledge of principles and practices of evidence management.
• Terminology and procedures used by criminal justice agencies.
• Standards and principles of law enforcement records management systems to ensure accuracy and completeness in property entries.
• Supervision and performance management principles.
• Principles and techniques of project and program management.
• Effectively compose accurate and grammatically correct reports, presentations, policies and business correspondence appropriate for the intended audience.
• Maintain budgetary proficiency to advise on revenues, expenses, and budgetary status and processes. 
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and other stakeholders sufficient to exchange or convey information to provide and receive work direction.
• Prepare, read, analyze and interpret policy documents as well as complex financial reports and statements supported by statistical data and other documentation.
• Manage a high volume of tasks at one time, including organizing and prioritizing own work and the work of others.
• Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and other interactive computer programs as well as common office equipment.  

Ability Requirements
The following capabilities are required to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail, or in person.
• Understand, remember, communicate and apply complex oral and/or written instructions and factual information.
• Remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods of time, occasionally stand, walk, stoop or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens and use keyboards and a variety of peripherals.
• Work is generally performed in an office setting.

Education, Experience, Certifications and/or Licenses 
The following are the qualifications for this position.      
Minimum Qualifications

• High School/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description. 
• 1 year experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks

Required Certifications

• Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or Technical School 
• 4 to 5 years’ experience in a police setting in a similar position and performing similar tasks

Classification Framework: Supervisor I

• To view the full Classification framework, click here 

Salary : $80,142 - $104,062