Property and Evidence Specialist

About the Role

Under general supervision, maintain custody and document evidence and found property.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store and dispose of impounded properties and evidence.
• Receive or pickup evidence in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records in computer database to document the receipt of evidence, mark, tag, protectively cover and store evidence and property in an orderly manner.
• Ensure that seized or unclaimed property is released with proper documentation or disposed by destruction or auction.
• Release property and evidence to designated personnel and return property to owners following prescribed procedures.
• Dispose of property in prescribed manner.
• Make entry in computer database, prepare paperwork and transport property for disposal.
• Transport biohazardous and other property materials for appropriate disposal.
• May testify regarding the integrity of the evidence storage process including chain of custody.
• Perform duties of coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences.
• Complete reports and various forms as required, and maintain accurate records to document receipt and disposition of all property.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain storage area for property control and security.

Requirements

• MOS Codes: 3051 (Marine Corps), 920A (Army), 33 (Coast Guard), 1515, 814A (Navy)
• Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED, or higher and three (3) years experience in warehousing or storekeeping; must pass stringent background investigation.
• Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance: City of El Paso self‑insured with third‑party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy; Basic Life Insurance at no cost; optional additional life, dependent life, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability; Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health sessions; Wellness Program with education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching, etc.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Available after original probation for degree, certifications, continuing education, books & equipment.
• Vacation Leave Accrual (based on 40‑hour week):
  • 0‑5 years: 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period (≈12 days/year)
  • >5‑15 years: 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period (≈17 days/year)
  • >15+ years: 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period (≈20 days/year)
• Sick Leave with Pay: Accrued per Civil Service Commission rules.
• Accident with Pay Leave: Effective upon adoption of amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance for occupational injuries/diseases on/after adoption date.
• Pregnancy Leave: Treated as temporary disability; use accrued sick leave then leave without pay unless using annual leave; requires notice and medical documentation.
• Legal Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday Jan), Cesar Chavez Day (Mar 31), Memorial Day (last Monday May), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (first Monday Sep), Veteran's Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday Nov), Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day (Dec 25), plus employee's birthday; plus any City Council‑designated holiday, and adjustments when holidays fall on weekend.