Property and Evidence Supervisor

About the role

The Property and Evidence Supervisor oversees the daily operations and staff of the Police Department’s Property and Evidence Unit, ensuring efficient and compliant management of all property and evidence. This position is responsible for maintaining adherence to state laws, industry standards, and departmental policies governing the receipt, storage, and disposition of property and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all property and evidence is properly received, documented, stored, tracked, and disposed of in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes, Rules of Criminal Procedure, accreditation standards, and industry protocols.
• Safeguards evidence integrity, including maintaining an accurate chain of custody.
• Leads and develops staff by assigning and prioritizing work, providing training and direction, conducting performance evaluations, and making hiring, disciplinary, and termination recommendations while fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Coordinates and conducts audits, inventories, and inspections across all storage locations to ensure proper handling, security, and accurate accounting of property and evidence; oversees destruction of sensitive items and preparation for public auction.
• Maintains unit operations, coordinates projects, establishes goals, analyzes performance, researches legislative changes, and recommends process and policy improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Captures and manages critical processes and support functions, including managing time-sensitive evidence viewing and release, responding to callouts as needed, monitoring facility security (including after-hours response), and coordinating procurement of supplies, equipment, and services to support operations.
• Provides professional expertise and representation by preparing reports and documentation, delivering training and guidance to staff and stakeholders, providing court testimony as required, representing the Department in public settings, and performing related duties to support unit operations.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience in law enforcement property and evidence field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License, IAPE Certification.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop reports and perform complex inventory audits.
• An Associate’s degree is required.

Skills

• Ability to leverage technology to enhance unit efficiency and operations.

Benefits

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January.
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate.
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate.
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available.
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage.
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage.
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost.
• Longevity pay beginning at year six.
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite wellness center/clinic.
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center.
• Ro​bust employee well-being program.
• Free identity theft monitoring and protection with Aura.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%).
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period).
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary and benefits.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate department needs.