Property and Evidence Clerk jobs in North Carolina

• Receives, records, safeguards, releases and oversees the release and disposal of all types of police property and evidence.
• Tracks the movement and maintains chain of custody documentation for all property and evidence. Checking items in computerized evidence storage program.
• Assembles and organizes evidence for presentation in court; work closely with detectives and the court system.
• Coordinates the release, destruction, and disposal of adjudicated property and evidence as authorized; releases items to rightful owners; prepares associated reports.
• Physically carries and places items in correct locations for storage weekly.
• Stocks evidence preparation room and maintains clean workstation.
• Transfers items to lab as needed.
• Conducts research in computer databases to determine property custody status.
• All other duties as assigned.

About you:

• What you Bring:

• High School Graduate/GED
• At least one year of related experience 
• Must become certified by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation in the operation of the Division of Criminal Information network within the first year of employment.  Please know that this certification requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or out-of-state with the ability to obtain the same.

• Any conviction of a felony.
• A DUI or DWI conviction in the last five (5) years.
• Any use of hard illegal drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD or heroin  within the past two (2) years.
• Dishonorable discharge from any military service. 
• Less than honorable discharges will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
• Untruthfulness or intentionally withholding information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the position.
• Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the position.

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

• Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws relative to criminal investigations and the custody of evidence.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of inventory control and record keeping.
• General knowledge of the organization and operations of the criminal court system.
• General knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures, including applicable state or federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and hazardous material disposal regulations.
• General knowledge of OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards.
• General knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, procedures and investigation techniques.
• General knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of the use and application of the Division of Criminal Information and National Crime Information Center databases.
• Ability to use popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, database and file maintenance programs.
• Ability to maintain a comprehensive inventory and custody control program.
• Ability to apply interpretation of laws, rules regulations, protocols, policies and procedures to specific situations.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to present court testimony effectively.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with the general public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Ability to attend and participate in training sessions related to the area of evidence management, law enforcement related procedures, and professional development.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to lift items, often of significant bulk and/or weight, during the handling of items.
• Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
• Ability to conduct advanced research on organizational policies and procedures, best practices and innovative techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.