Sheriff's Property Technician

Position Description

Final Filing Date: December 27, 2024

Exam #24/80I06/11LA

The Sheriff 's Office is comprised of the Administration, Corrections and Enforcement Operation Bureaus. The Sheriff’s Office delivers public safety to the residents of Monterey County by providing 24-hour uniformed patrol, investigations, custody services, court security, and law enforcement support.

The Sheriff’s Property Technician is assigned to the Enforcement Operations Bureau, Forensics Services Unit responsible for receiving, cataloging, storing, maintaining, controlling, releasing, and/or destroying property, evidence, or other items that have been recovered. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively, exercise independent judgment and initiative in managing the property room.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Receives, catalogues, stores, maintains, controls, releases, and/or destroys property, evidence, or other items that have been recovered, found or are being held as evidence in connection with the prosecution of crimes
• Maintains files and chain-of-evidence records regarding property and its disposition
• May transport evidence to or from satellite locations and to the Crime Laboratory for analysis
• Contacts or responds to questions from law enforcement personnel, attorneys, representatives of various agencies and the public concerning the release, location and disposition of property and evidence
  
  

To view the complete job description, please visit the County of Monterey website or click the following link: Sheriff’s Property Technician Complete Job Description

THE SUCCESSFULL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge Of

• Basic inventory techniques
• Modern office equipment, including computer and applicable software programs sufficient to complete required duties
  
  

Working Knowledge Of

• Modern record keeping and filing systems associated with receiving and storing inventory
• Basic arithmetic calculations and functions
  
  

Skill And Ability To

• Safely handle heavy items and those containing chemical or biological hazards
• Maintain accurate and highly organized records and property/evidence
• Maintain confidentiality
• Understand written and oral instructions
• Effectively use a computer, including report writing and research
• Maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers, the public, and all others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Lift and carry heavy and bulky items
• Deal tactfully with persons from a variety of cultural, educational, and occupational backgrounds who may be experiencing stressful situations
  
  

Examples Of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education

Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND

Experience

One year of experience performing inventory and record keeping duties.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License at the time of hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Successfully pass and complete a thorough background/suitability process which includes a polygraph examination or voice-stress analysis
• Provide the department with a telephone number or other means of immediate contact
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency
  
  

Benefits:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Notes

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary
• Veterans and their widows/ers who within the past five years have served on active duty for 30 or more days in a 1) national or State military emergency or 2) military expedition for which a medal was authorized, may be eligible for Veterans' Preference Points. To apply, veterans must submit an "Application for Veterans' Preference" with their application materials by the final filing date
  
  

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

Final Filing Date: December 27, 2024, 11:59 PM (PST)

OR

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Attn: Human Resources

1414 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906

Phone: (831) 755-3744

Qualifications

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions
  
  

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact LynnRose Alig, Senior Personnel Analyst, at (831) 755-3744, or [email protected] .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 12/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific