Description

The purpose of this position is to perform supervisory administrative and technical work in the Property and Evidence Unit, under the general supervision of the Police Chief or their designee. Employees in this classification supervise civilian personnel engaged in a variety of activities related to the receipt, packaging, storage, and disposal of impounded property in criminal and civil matters. This position requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making in determining best practices and procedures within limits of departmental rules and regulations and applicable laws and ordinance. Performs related duties as directed.

Examples of Duties

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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.

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.

Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.