JOB
HIRING RANGE: $1,430.69 - $1,752.66 BiweeklyFULL SALARY RANGE: $1,430.69 - $2,074.62 BiweeklyThe City: With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. Its strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer everyone. The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing the development of the community and providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced." Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values: People First – Giving priority to othersRespect – Treating others with courtesy and dignityIntegrity – Serving with honesty, trust, and hard workDeliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectationsExcel – Creating an innovative and improving work environmentThe purpose of this position is to protect and serve the property and citizens of the City of Allen. This is accomplished by receiving and storing all property and evidence seized by Police Officers and citizens. Other duties include reviewing and researching case information to obtain final dispositions and prioritizing work to meet the demands of the division, the Police Department, and the citizens of Allen. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. Receives, logs, categorizes and store property/evidence impounded by police employees, including preparing evidence tags, bar coding evidence, logging information into the computer, ensuring chain of custody is maintained, and storing the property/evidence in the vault. Releases property/evidence to patrol officers, detectives, and other agencies for presentation in court cases, lab purposes, photographs, etc. Provide information to citizens regarding the status of their property and coordinate releases the property to owners. Releases bicycles for donation and/or auction. Dispose of property/evidence according to policy and law. Must stay informed and up to date on Texas Property Laws. Must be highly organized and knowledgeable of property management. Research Disposition of cases with the District Attorney's office, juvenile probation, municipal court and other agencies. Testify in court regarding chain of custody procedures. Responsible for scheduling and attending property hearings. Transfer abandoned/unclaimed property as appropriate for auction, diversion and/or charity. Transport disposed evidence to approved disposal sites. This will include narcotics, biohazard evidence, firearms and weapons. Orders and maintains supplies for the Property Division. Maintain a variety of files and logs. Conduct yearly inventories of the property/evidence vault. Conduct in-service training for new Police recruits.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Nestled in the heart of Texas, the City of Allen stands as a beacon of community spirit and opportunity. Guided by a mission to achieve excellence in every facet of community management and service provision, the City of Allen fosters an environment where public confidence flourishes alongside the well-being of its citizens.In Allen, the possibilities are endless, and the sense of community is unparalleled. Whether you're seeking a place to work, live, or play, Allen offers something for everyone. Join us and experience the warmth, diversity, and boundless opportunities that define the culture of the City of Allen, where we do Work That Matters.But don't just take our word for it; check out the video below to hear from some of our current employees: