What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Control Specialist position at Association of Minnesota Counties?
Property Control Specialist
Salary
$30.51 - $32.36 Hourly
Location
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00059
Department
Police
Opening Date
08/26/2026
Closing Date
9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
LELS
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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:
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?
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.
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.
Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link [click here], scroll down to the Other Necessary Requirements section of the Job Description to view information.
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?
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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.
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
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 (click here (Download PDF reader)) and either attach it to this application or send/deliver/fax it to the Human Resources Division with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veteran's preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.
Employer City of Bloomington
Address 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd
Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431
Phone 952-563-8710
Website http://BloomingtonMN.gov
Property Control Specialist
Salary
$30.51 - $32.36 Hourly
Location
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00059
Department
Police
Opening Date
08/26/2026
Closing Date
9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
LELS
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
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 safety
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Works 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 interactions
- Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
- 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
- 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, and others in an effective, tactful, and courteous manner
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City department personnel, and the general public
- Ability to take responsibility for one's work by anticipating and planning workloads by being punctual, adaptable, and accountable in one's daily work assignments
- Ability to obtain International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE) certification within one year
- Ability to work under pressure and conflicting demands
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three years of customer service experience
- One year of experience in records management, law enforcement, inventory control, warehouse logistics, or evidence/property handling
- Valid driver’s license
- Work experience with computer applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
- Experience with evidence management systems, such as EvidenceOnQ, Tracker or similar software
- Completion of an evidence management training program
- Knowledge of court process and evidence processing, criminal code, and law enforcement operations
- Knowledge of the Data Practices Act that governs dissemination of information to the public
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.)
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?
- Yes
- No
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.
- Yes
- No
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.
- Yes
- No
Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link [click here], scroll down to the Other Necessary Requirements section of the Job Description to view information.
- Yes
- No
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?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- High School or Equivalent
- Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
- Master's Degree or Higher in Criminal Justice or related field
- Degree in another field
- Not Applicable
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 Years
- 3 years
- 4-6 years
- 7 years
- Not Applicable
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 year
- 1 year
- 2-4 years
- 5 years
- Not Applicable
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?
- Yes
- No
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 Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Not Applicable
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.
- EvidenceOneQ
- Tracker
- Other
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?
- Yes
- No
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?
- Yes
- No
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?
- Yes
- No
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 - FLUENT
- Somali - FLUENT
- Vietnamese - FLUENT
- Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
- Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
- I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language
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.
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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 Veteran
- I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I 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
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 (click here (Download PDF reader)) and either attach it to this application or send/deliver/fax it to the Human Resources Division with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veteran's preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.
- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable
Employer City of Bloomington
Address 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd
Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431
Phone 952-563-8710
Website http://BloomingtonMN.gov
Salary : $31 - $32