Property and Evidence Supervisor

Duties

Examples of Duties

• Leads, supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and completing/reviewing employee performance appraisals; prepares reports, forms, and correspondence; assists with complicated incidents, provides motivation, and develops a positive morale.
• Plans, organizes, monitors and evaluates operating procedures and practices in the Police Property and Evidence Unit.
• Supervises the confiscation function and the disposition of impounded property assuring all legal requirements are adhered to.
• Supervises the receipt, storage and release of any property, including evidence, controlled substances, firearms, and other found or recovered property.
• Establishes safeguards for long-term retention of narcotics, monies, jewelry, firearms and other evidence/property which cannot be disposed of pursuant to established procedures of the agency or by state statute.
• Prepares administrative reports and all other necessary correspondences; prepares policies and procedures updates.
• Evaluates new systems, methods, technology and equipment; recommends changes to more effectively operate the Police Property and Evidence Unit.
• Ensures appropriate security measures are in place and followed within the Police Property and Evidence Unit.
• Maintains logs and provides reports; provides updates of evidence disposition and status.
• Provides sworn testimony when requested or required for cases.
• Provides information for the annual budget as it relates to staffing and equipment.
• Attends seminars, classes, and takes field trips to other agencies to maintain or improve technical or professional skills.
• Instructs at Citizens’ Police Academy on property/evidence procedures as well as assist in the training of newly hired sworn personnel.
• Performs related duties as directed.

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Requirements

Minimum Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Criminal Justice, or closely related field;
AND
• Five (5) years of previous experience and/or training that includes law enforcement, inventory control, and clerical functions; or an equivalent;
AND
• State of Florida driver license.

If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.

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