Property and Evidence Supervisor

Salary

$32.81 - $48.71 Hourly

Location

Goodyear, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

FY2600697

Division

Police Department

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

06/25/2026

Closing Date

7/9/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description Summary

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.

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of five years of supervisory experience in property and evidence management in a law enforcement environment. They will have a proven track record of leveraging technology to enhance unit efficiency and operations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to develop reports and perform complex inventory audits. An Associate’s degree is required.

At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess Six Core Values

Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position may include a panel Interview, written assessment and comprehensive police background check.

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Oversees Property & Evidence Operations: 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: Supervises Property and Evidence Unit personnel 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.
• Ensures Compliance & Accountability: 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.
• Manages Unit Operations & Projects: Monitors unit operations, coordinates projects, establishes goals, analyzes performance, researches legislative changes, and recommends process and policy improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinates Critical Processes & Support Functions: Manages time-sensitive evidence viewing and release, responds to callouts as needed, monitors facility security (including after-hours response), and coordinates procurement of supplies, equipment, and services to support operations.
• Provides Professional Expertise & Representation: Prepares reports and documentation, delivers training and guidance to staff and stakeholders, provides court testimony as required, represents the Department in public settings, and performs related duties to support unit operations.
  
  

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience in law enforcement property and evidence field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License, IAPE Certification.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read reports, correspondence, software manuals, management books, trade journals, and policies at a college level.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general and advanced math calculations, including calculating distances and creating charts at a college level.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write memos, letters, reports, e-mail, correspondence with customers, policies, and bulletins at a college level.
• Managerial: Semi-complex – Work requires supervising and monitoring performance of a regular group of employees including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.
• Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized.
• Technical Skills: Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High – Interactions may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
  
  

12 Month Objectives

6 Month Objectives

• Obtain level B Terminal Operator certificate through Department of Public Safety
• Familiarize yourself with City and Police policy and procedures as it applies to this position
• Familiarize yourself with the layout of the warehouse, impound yard, officer intake area
• Review all Property and Evidence Unit policies and standard operating procedures and offer revisions, if needed, for review
• Begin to document and identify areas of improvement and report to supervisor
  
  

12 Month Objectives

• Successful completion of at least one industry standard certification through the International Association of Property and Evidence (IAPE) to include their supervisory class – Evidence Management for Supervisors
• Complete all annual training as required by the city and police department
• Proficiency in using Public Safety New World Records Management system
• Coach/mentor direct reports and monitor ongoing achievement of performance goals
• Meet 1:1 with all direct report employees and other peers/leaders within department
• Become familiar with staff, workload assignments and processes.
• Formal Document to Supervisor with 3 year plan that supports unit growth and improvements.
  
  

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• 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
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 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.
  
  

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(Q1: AD) Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

(Q2: AD) Do you have a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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(Q3) What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or above
  
  

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(Q4) How many years of relevant experience do you have?

• less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
  
  

05

(Q5: AD) Have you been convicted of any crime within the past 7 years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

(Q6: AD) If you answered yes to question 5, please describe:

07

(Q7: AD) Have you used marijuana, for any purpose, within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

(Q8: AD) If you answered yes to question 7, please provide the date of last use:

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(Q9: AD) Have you ever illegally grown, sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, for sale marijuana or a dangerous drug or narcotic?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

(Q10: AD) Have you illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, in the last 7 years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

(Q11: AD) Have you illegally used any dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 5 times or one time since turning 21 years old?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

(Q12: AD) Have you ever had a pattern of abusing prescription medication?

• Yes
• No
  
  

13

(Q13: AD) Have you been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Services?

• Yes
• No
  
  

14

(Q14: AD) Have you been convicted of traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such frequency so as to indicate disrespect for traffic laws within the past 3 years? Also, have you ever been arrested for an offense which did not result in a conviction?

• Yes-I've been arrested but not convicted
• Yes-I've been arrested and convicted
• No-I've never been arrested nor convicted
  
  

15

(Q15: AD) If you answered yes to question 14, please provide details:

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(Q16: AD) Have you ever been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, domestic violence offense, or any other criminal charge? Also, have you ever been arrested for an offense which did not result in a conviction?

• Yes, I've been arrested but not convicted
• Yes, I've been arrested and convicted
• No, I've not been arrested nor convicted
  
  

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(Q17: AD) If you answered yes to question 16, please provide details:

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(Q19) Do you understand that you will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation to include: Polygraph, Psychological Examination, and Drug Screening?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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(Q20) Do you attest to the following statement? "I have read the automatic disqualifiers (AD) above and understand that I will be automatically disqualified from consideration if I participated in any of the items listed."

• Yes
• No
  
  

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(Q21) Have you falsified any information on this application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you possess at least 5 years of experience as a Property and Evidence Supervisor?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience with implementing new technology and improving efficiency in a unit?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please Describe

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Do you have experience writing reports with clear and concise communication?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience conducting complex inventory audits?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you possess an IAPE Certification (International Association for Property and Evidence)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Goodyear

Address 1900 N. Civic Square

Goodyear, Arizona, 85395

Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov