Property Clerk

Duties

Typical Duties

• Responsible for the location and safekeeping of assigned property and physical evidence;
• Maintains security of property on the work site;
• Inventories property using computerized bar coding system;
• May be required to conduct and/or attend hearings related to the release of property;
• Ensures that property is released to authorized agencies and individuals;
• Accurately records and inventories property within the detailed evidence storage filing systems;
• Recommends disposal of certain property when legally authorized;
• Maintains chain of evidence;
• Answers the telephone and provides information regarding the disposition of property;
• May be required to testify in court.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Education:

• Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school.

Experience:

• Some experience in inventory control, record keeping, and related clerical work is desirable.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a valid Class C California driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a thorough background investigation, including credit check, polygraph, medical examination, and drug screen.

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