Property and Evidence Supervisor

Property and Evidence Supervisor

Salary

$77,533.00 - $106,110.00 Annually

Location

1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00048

Department

Police

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

• Description
• Benefits
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Primary Objective

Under general direction of the Support Services Manager, the Property and Evidence Supervisor serves as the department's official custodian of property and evidence and is accountable for the lawful administration, security, integrity, and compliance of the Police Department's property and evidence system.

This is a working supervisor position that performs the full range of technical property and evidence duties while supervising staff, enforcing standards, conducting audits, and coordinating all aspects of evidence management.

The position exercises independent supervisory and program authority over the collection, documentation, storage, auditing, release, and disposal of all property and evidence held by the department.

The Property and Evidence Supervisor ensures strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols and full compliance with International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE) best practices, state and federal laws, accreditation standards, court orders, and department policy, maintaining an inspection-ready system capable of withstanding legal scrutiny and audit review.

BLOOMINTON 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.

The ability to further embrace the Core Value of Respect by providing Compassion, Honesty, and Service both on and off duty.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Develops, supports, and models a positive and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty, and integrity. Allows staff to grow and succeed by providing opportunities for increased responsibility and creating a positive work culture
• Supports and advances organizational development efforts such as developing a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion and equity, and performance measurement efforts
• Works cooperatively with others; develops and maintains respectful and effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Proactively resolves conflicts and misunderstandings in order to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplace
• Seeks to understand the legacy of structural racism, and its impact on employees and the residents we serve; identifies any implications and adverse equity impacts when developing or reviewing policies, projects, activities and interactions with stakeholders
• Embraces the Citys shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the Citys vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

Program Administration, Compliance & Audits

• Serves as the department's official evidence custodian.
• Develop, update, implement, and enforce unit policies, procedures, and SOPs consistent with IAPE standards, accreditation requirements, and departmental policy.
• Conduct and oversee routine and random inventories, internal audits, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Coordinate and support external audits, inspections, and accreditation activities.
• Manage unit-level reporting requirements, workload monitoring, performance metrics, and resource planning.
• Oversee procurement and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and storage systems for property and evidence operations.
• Ensure adherence to retention schedules, court requirements, and statutory mandates for all categories of evidence.

Supervision & Leadership

• Directly supervise Property Control Specialists and assigned personnel.
• Develop staffing schedules, assign tasks, and oversee daily workflow within the property and evidence unit.
• Participate in the selection, training, evaluation, and discipline of staff; impose corrective and disciplinary action in accordance with departmental policy and subject to command-level approval.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to staff.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for IAPE standards, best practices, and industry trends; provide guidance and interpretation to staff and leadership.

Operational & Technical Duties (Working Supervisor Responsibilities)

• Perform the full range of duties of a Property Control Specialist.
• Receive, document, store, safeguard, and maintain chain-of-custody integrity for all incoming evidence and property.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, barcoding, and entry of evidence into the management system.
• Assist with the disposition, auction, destruction, or return of property in accordance with legal timelines and departmental policy.
• Monitor and maintain security of all storage facilities, including restricted areas, surveillance systems, and access control logs.
• Respond to subpoenas, provide discovery-related documentation, and testify in court regarding evidence handling and chain of custody.
• Respond to after-hours call-outs for major incidents, urgent evidence intake, or facility security issues.
• Develop and deliver training to department personnel on evidence packaging, submission, and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements or technological solutions.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and professional standards governing the receipt, documentation, storage, release, auditing, retention and disposition of property and evidence, including maintenance of chain of custody.
• Knowledge of International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE) standards and familiarity with CALEA or other accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and other applicable data privacy laws.
• Proficiency in evidence management software, barcode systems, and inventory tracking systems, law enforcement records management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of law enforcement administrative policies and procedures, legal terminology, court processes, evidentiary requirements and local government operations.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate staff; delegate assignments; and manage workflow to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Skill in conducting audits, inspections, inventory reconciliations, and compliance reviews; identifying deficiencies; and implementing corrective action.
• Ability to analyze operational processes, identify risks, and implement internal controls to ensure accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information and evidence.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including collaboration with officers, investigators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, external agencies, and members of the public.
• Ability to handle, transport, and store various types of evidence, including firearms, narcotics, biological materials, and hazardous substances, in accordance with safety protocols.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with department personnel, city departments, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to interact respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE) certification.

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• IAPE Property and Evidence Management Certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a property and evidence unit within a law enforcement agency.
• Two (2) years in a lead, supervisory, or program management capacity in a law enforcement property and evidence unit.
• Valid driver's license.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or higher in criminal justice, forensic science, or related field.
• Completion of courses or certification in evidence management.
• Experience managing a law enforcement property/evidence program or unit-level operations.
• Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position directly supervises Property Control Specialists and assigned personnel. The supervisor is responsible for work assignment, performance evaluation, training, discipline, operational compliance, and ensuring accountability of assigned staff.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• IAPE Property and Evidence Management Certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $77,533 - $90,703 Annually

2026 Full Salary Range: $77,533 - $106,110 Annually

Full-Time; Exempt; Non-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 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.)

01

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

02

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 wont 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

03

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

04

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

05

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate Degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or related field.
• Bachelors Degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or related field.
• Masters Degree or Higher in criminal justice, forensic science, or related field.
• Degree in another field
• Not Applicable

06

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.

07

Do you have an IAPE Property and Evidence Management Certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire?

• I currently have an IAPE Property and Evidence Management Certification
• I currently DO NOT have an IAPE Property and Evidence Management Certification and will obtain within 12 months of hire
• Not Applicable

08

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in a property and evidence unit within a law enforcement agency?

• Less than 5 years
• 5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8+ years
• Not Applicable

09

If you indicated you have progressively responsible experience in a property and evidence unit within a law enforcement agency, 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 work experience do you have in a lead, supervisory, or program management capacity in a law enforcement property and evidence unit?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years
• Not Applicable

11

If you indicated you have work experience in a lead, supervisory, or program management capacity in a law enforcement property and evidence unit, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

12

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you possess completion of courses or certification in evidence management?

• Yes
• No

14

If you indicated you have post-secondary evidence management, please summarize coursework or list degree/certification earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.

15

Do you possess experience managing a law enforcement property/evidence program or unit-level operations?

• Yes
• No

16

If you indicated you have work experience managing a law enforcement property/evidence program or unit-level operations, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

17

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 doesnt 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

18

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.

19

This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veterans Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veterans 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

20

If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veterans preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomingtons Veteran Preference Questionnaire (click here) 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 veterans DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veterans 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

Required Question

Employer City of Bloomington

Address 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431

Phone 952-563-8710

Website http://BloomingtonMN.gov