Sheriffs Property and Evidence Specialist I

Sheriff's Property and Evidence Specialist I County of San Diego - 4.0 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $50,273.60 - $61,817.60 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Warehouse experience Translation Leadership Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Job Summary The Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for SHERIFF'S PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE SPECIALIST I As a Sheriff's Property and Evidence Specialist I you will receive, identify, preserve, record and store property and items of physical evidence; transport property and evidence to and from Sheriff's stations and Main Evidence; and maintains accurate chain of custody records. Click here to review the complete job description, including minimum qualifications, example of duties, working conditions, etc. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is someone who communicates effectively, is a knowledge worker, is customer focused, values and respects others, is driven to excel, demonstrates ethical behavior, and is supportive of change. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Six (6) months of experience receiving, storing, releasing and disposing of property and evidence in a law enforcement agency; OR 2. Six (6) months of stock room/ warehouse experience performing duties such as receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory records; and conducting physical inventories. Working Conditions Work primarily takes place in an office environment and Sheriff's stations. Work involves frequent exposure to computer screens. Incumbents may be exposed to chemical and biological hazards in the handling of property and evidence. BACKGROUND QUALIFICATIONS Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and frequency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test. Essential Physical Characteristics: The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Continuous: upward and downward flexion of the neck. Frequent: incumbents use physical strength and agility on a continual basis, including lifting objects frequently weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally weighing up to 70 pounds; sitting, repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers. Occasional: walking, standing, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and lifting and carrying of files weighing up to 10 pounds. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening , hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. EVALUATION Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. 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