Police Operations Specialist (Quartermaster)

Job Summary

The Police Operations Specialist (Quartermaster) is responsible for efficiently managing departmental equipment, supplies, and inventory while ensuring compliance with policies and accreditation standards. This role includes coordinating procurement, tracking and maintaining assets, supporting evidence and property handling procedures, and assisting with accreditation and records management processes. Additionally, the position provides administrative support, maintains accurate documentation, and contributes to audits, reporting, overall operational efficiency within Support Services.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Quartermaster Operations: Manage issuance, tracking, maintenance, and inventory of all departmental equipment and supplies; coordinate procurement, ordering, receiving, and distribution; conduct inspections, audits, and inventory control; coordinate repair, replacement, and disposal of equipment while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance, prepare reports, maintain documentation, and support projects and other duties as assigned.
• Records Management Support: Assist with records processing, data entry, and file maintenance; support records retention compliance and public records requests; ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Accreditation Support: Assist with maintaining accreditation files and documentation; assist with compliance tracking, audits, and preparation; assist to ensure records meet accreditation standards.
• Evidence & Property Support: Assist with intake, storage, tracking, and release of evidence and property; maintain proper chain-of-custody and security procedures; support inventories, audits, and disposition processes.
• Other Duties: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School or GED from a recognized state or federal accredited organization with two (2) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in law enforcement support services, logistics, inventory, or property management.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards, evidence handling procedures, and records management is highly desirable.
• Experience with inventory or records management systems, and strong computer skills.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability:
  • Maintain accurate inventory and documentation
  • Follow policies and ensure compliance with procedures
  • Handle sensitive information with confidentiality
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Adapt to changing priorities and support multiple functional areas
• Knowledge:
  • Basic understanding of inventory and asset management principles
  • Familiarity with law enforcement equipment, supplies, and procurement processes
  • Knowledge of records management, evidence handling, and accreditation standards (preferred)
  • Understanding of departmental policies and confidentiality requirements
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping and tracking
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Proficiency with computers, databases, and recordkeeping systems
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Shift & Pay

• Shift: Days/M-F
• Pay Band: 6
• Salary: $18.85/hourly

Benefits

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.