Property Control Specialist

Primary Objective 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. BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS Embrace and contribute to the department’s Mission, Vision, and Core Value. Mission: To always be respectful while keeping our community safe. Vision: To be the most respected police department. Core Value: Respect. Demonstrated through our compassionate and honest service. CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safetyCommunicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgroundsWorks cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactionsEmbraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly Examples of Duties Receive, categorize, and store all incoming evidence and property, ensuring proper documentation and secure handlingEnsure chain-of-custody integrity is maintained at all timesPrepares evidence for transport to court, crime laboratories, or other authorized agencies; testify in court as necessary regarding handling and storage of evidenceOperates property management software and information systemsConducts 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 agenciesCoordinates with officers, detectives, courts, and outside agencies regarding the status or release of evidenceHandles biohazards, narcotics, firearms, and other potentially dangerous or sensitive materials in a safe and secure mannerFacilitate 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 areasRespond to internal and external inquiries about property and evidence mattersAssist in updating and revising procedures to reflect changes in law, technology, or best practicesMonitors 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 managementProvides 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 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required 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 divisionsKnowledge of Data Privacy LawsSkill in prioritizing one’s work and completing assignments accurately with attention to detailAbility to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with the public, employees, and others in an effective, tactful, and courteous mannerAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City department personnel, and the general publicAbility to take responsibility for one's work by anticipating and planning workloads by being punctual, adaptable, and accountable in one's daily work assignmentsAbility to obtain International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE) certification within one yearAbility to work under pressure and conflicting demands Minimum/Desirable Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalentThree years of customer service experienceOne year of experience in records management, law enforcement, inventory control, warehouse logistics, or evidence/property handlingValid driver’s licenseWork experience with computer applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Desirable Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field Experience with evidence management systems, such as EvidenceOnQ, Tracker or similar softwareCompletion of an evidence management training programKnowledge of court process and evidence processing, criminal code, and law enforcement operationsKnowledge of the Data Practices Act that governs dissemination of information to the public Supplemental Information Supervision Of Others This position does not supervise others. Anticipated Hiring Range: $30.51 – $32.36 Hourly 2026 Full Salary Range: $30.51 – $40.68 Hourly Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Union; Benefits Eligible The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change Benefits Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following: 10 days paid vacation per year 13 days paid personal leave per year 13 paid holidays per year 12 weeks paid parental leave Employee health and dental insurance Paid employee life insurance Paid employee disability insurance Employer/employee paid pension Deferred compensation Tuition assistance program Health club membership reimbursement Flexible spending account Employee Assistance Program Other optional benefits Great suburban location, on bus line Free employee parking(Union contracts may vary from the above list.) 01 The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment? YesNo 02 This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message. YesNo 03 I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions. YesNo 04 Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link YesNo 05 The advertised wage for this position is $30.51 - $32.36 hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range? YesNo 06 Please indicate your highest level of education completed. High School or EquivalentAssociate Degree in Criminal Justice or related fieldBachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related fieldMaster's Degree or Higher in Criminal Justice or related fieldDegree in another fieldNot Applicable 07 If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A. 08 How many years of customer service experience do you possess? Less than 3 Years3 years4-6 years7+ yearsNot Applicable 09 If you indicated you have work experience in customer service, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 10 How many years of experience in records management, law enforcement, inventory control, warehouse logistics, or evidence/property handling do you possess? Less than 1 year1 year2-4 years5+ yearsNot Applicable 11 If you indicated that you have experience in records management, law enforcement, inventory control, warehouse logistics, or evidence/property handling, please summarize your experience including Job Title, dates of employment, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A. 12 Do you possess a valid driver's license? YesNo 13 Please indicate which Microsoft Office applications you have experience using. Check all that apply. If this does not apply to you, please check N/A. Microsoft WordExcelPowerPointOutlookNot Applicable 14 If you indicated that you have experience using Microsoft Office applications, please rate your knowledge and use of these applications on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being an expert and 1 being only rarely have used. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A. 15 Please indicate each evidence management systems you have experience using. EvidenceOneQTrackerOther 16 If you indicated you have experience using evidence management systems, such as EvidenceOnQ, Tracker or similar software, please rate your knowledge and use of these systems on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being an expert and 1 being only rarely used. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A. 17 Have you completed an evidence management training program? YesNo 18 If you indicated that you completed an evidence management training program, please provide that date(s) of training and where the training took place. 19 Do you possess knowledge of court process and evidence processing, criminal code, and law enforcement operations? YesNo 20 If you indicated that you have knowledge of court process and evidence processing, criminal code, and law enforcement operations, please summarize that knowledge including Job Title and dates of employment where that knowledge was gained. 21 Do you possess knowledge of the Data Practices Act that governs dissemination of information to the public? YesNo 22 If you indicated that you have knowledge of the Data Practices Act that governs dissemination of information to the public, please indicate where that knowledge was obtained including Job Title and dates of employment 23 Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels. Spanish - FLUENTSomali - FLUENTVietnamese - FLUENTChinese Mandarin - FLUENTCambodian [Khmer] - FLUENTI am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language 24 If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A. 25 This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status I am not a VeteranI am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or SeparationI am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or SeparationI am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or SeparationI am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability 26 If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire ( YesNoNot Applicable Required Question