APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: FEBRUARY 28, 2023 M/C - NON-EXEMPT
CITY OF FONTANA
POLICE SUPERVISING PROPERTY CONTROL CLERK
DEFINITION: Under general direction from higher level Police Department supervisory and management staff, provides supervision, assignment and review of work performed by staff responsible for rece iving, preserving, storing and disposal of property and evidence collected in the course of police operations and investigations in accordance with specific laws, rules, regulations and policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:
Supervise, schedule, train and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as an evaluator on oral interv iew panels and other testing processes. Assist in the development and implementat ion of priorities, goals and objectives for the property control program.
Receive items of evidence collected by police officers; take photographs of collected evidence; prepare and maintain logs and re cords of property received, stored, destroyed or sold.
Coordinate the exchange of property between the Sheriff’s Crime Lab and the Police Department.
Apply pertinent Federal, State and loca l criminal and civil laws, codes and regulations; and principles and procedures of storage and record keeping. Prepare and transport evidence to crim e lab for identification and analysis. Testify in court regarding t he integrity of property preservation, storage or disposal. Prepare an inventory of dis posable property for public auction; participate in annual property auctions.
Maintain security of property and ev idence storage areas; order needed supplies. Perform routine record keeping and clerical duties as required; operate a computer and related software equipment; research case information as needed. Advise Department personnel of the laws and policies of evidential property control. Follow the disposition of criminal cases to determine appropriate treatment of impounded property.
Work independently.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative workin g relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Employee must perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer or as the situation requires. This position is always evolving. Therefor e, the employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.
THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.
POLICE SUPERVISING PROPERTY CONTROL CLERK
WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatti ng, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requ ires near and far vision in reading correspondence and using the computer, and acute hearing when providing phone and public service. The ability to lift, drag and push files, documents and other heavy objects up to 50 pounds is also required. This position may also handle contraband, contaminated items, and biological samples.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would provide the required know ledge and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent must have knowledge of:
Principles of supervision.
Operations, services and activities of a public safety property control program. Applicable Federal, State and lo cal laws, codes and regulations. Principles and procedures of effective record keeping. Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software.
Effective customer service techniques and principles. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Departmental policies and procedures for service requests.
Experience: Two (2) years as a Lead Property Control Clerk or similar position with a law enforcement agency.
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent.
A typing speed of 35 net words per minute (WPM) is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Successful candidates wil l be required to pass a drug screening, fingerprint screening, ph ysical examination and a background investigation conducted by the Fontana Police Department. In addition, incumbents are required to complete a Statement of Econom ic Interest Form (700 Form) annually and ethics training bi-annually, pursuant to AB 1234.