Property Control Specialist

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Property and Evidence Supervisor, the Property Control Specialist performs technical and operational duties associated with the intake, documentation, storage, security, transfer, and authorized disposition of property and evidence in the custody of the Police Department. The position maintains chain-of-custody integrity and performs its work in accordance with applicable laws, department policies and procedures, and recognized property and evidence management practices. The role is full‑time and located at 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN.

Responsibilities

• Receive, categorize, and store all incoming evidence and property, ensuring proper documentation and secure handling
• Ensure chain-of-custody integrity is maintained at all times
• Prepares evidence for transport to court, crime laboratories, or other authorized agencies; testify in court as necessary regarding handling and storage of evidence
• Operates property management software and information systems
• Conducts routine inventories, reconciliations, inspections, and purges of stored property and evidence; assists with scheduled audits and comprehensive inventories as directed
• Serves as an operational contact for property and evidence matters between the agency and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
• Coordinates with officers, detectives, courts, and outside agencies regarding the status or release of evidence
• Handles biohazards, narcotics, firearms, and other potentially dangerous or sensitive materials in a safe and secure manner
• Facilitate release, return, destruction and/or disposal of property in accordance with established authorization procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas, including climate-controlled or restricted access areas
• Respond to internal and external inquiries about property and evidence matters
• Assist in updating and revising procedures to reflect changes in law, technology, or best practices
• Monitors supply and equipment needs; obtains or recommends property and evidence supplies and equipment in accordance with established purchasing authority
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to property/evidence management
• Provides property and evidence packaging instruction, orientation, and procedural guidance to department employees as assigned, using supervisor-approved procedures and manuals
• Promptly identify and report chain-of-custody discrepancies, security concerns, damaged or missing property, storage issues, and potential violations of law, policy, or procedure to the Property and Evidence Supervisor
• Perform other duties as apparent and assigned

Requirements

• General knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures related to the receiving, processing, storing, releasing, and disposing of all found, recovered, and confiscated property and evidence while maintaining an unbroken chain of evidence
• Knowledge of law enforcement administrative policies and procedures, local police agencies, legal terminology, local government, and operations of City divisions
• Knowledge of Data Privacy Laws
• Skill in prioritizing one’s work and completing assignments accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with the public, employees