Property and Evidence Technician I

Property and Evidence Technician I

Salary

$1,976.80 - $2,863.20 Biweekly

Location

Police Department - 1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02796

Department

POLICE SUPPORT SERVICE

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

This is technical work involves the systematic receipt, storage, maintenance and issuance of various items of police equipment such as uniforms, weapons, supplies.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Answers phones
• Releases property to owners, victims, etc.
• Disperses petty cash (lunch money, misc. expenses etc.)
• Disperses payroll checks
• Issues Police equipment to Police Officers and divisions of Police Dept. (such as weapons, radios, mikes etc.)
• Transports Police vehicles to and from City Shops (mechanical maintenance)
• Processes memos and letters to Police Officers and outside agencies
• Maintains inventory on computer spread sheet for monies confiscated by the City
• Maintains inventory on computer spread sheet for vast amounts of narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia to be destroyed
• Secures narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia for destruction
• Corresponds with City Attorney in reference to getting a court order for destruction of narcotics and paraphernalia
• Inventories narcotics and paraphernalia pending destruction
• Enters all abandoned vehicle tow monies received from tow companies into computer
• Maintains inventory on computer spread sheet for confiscated jewelry
• Maintains inventory of all equipment issued to Police Officers and support personnel of the Police Department
• Takes inventories and maintains appropriate inventory records and prepares inventory reports for distribution
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• Operate personal computer and receive/disperse money
• Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
• Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all state, county and city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the Citys strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicants responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application. Failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veterans preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and Managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicants responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veterans preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

DCF: For any job announcement that requires a a screening through the clearinghouse please see link to the website:

HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the Citys contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr

01

Do you have experience operating personal computer?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have any experience receiving/dispersing money?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

05

Would you be able to obtain a Florida Drivers License by time of hire?

• Yes
• No
• I am already in possession of a Florida Drivers License

06

Do you have experience handling property and evidence?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience managing inventory?

• Yes
• No

08

Please provide a brief description of your experience in taking and maintaining inventory. If you do not have experience in taking or maintaining inventory, please respond "n/a".

09

How many years of experience do you have handling property and evidence and managing inventory?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5+ years

10

Do you have experience working with a body worn camera platform?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered "Yes" to having worked with a body worn camera platform, please state which platform and in what capacity you worked with it. If you answered "No", simply put N/A.

12

What is your highest level of education?

• High School
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

13

I acknowledge that in order to claim Veterans Preference, I must indicate it on the application form and attach proper documentation. NOTE: If you are not claiming Veterans Preference, please check box indicating N/A.

• Yes
• No
• N/A

Required Question

Employer City of Miami Beach

Address 1700 Convention Center Drive

3rd Floor

Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Phone 305-673-7524

Website http://www.miamibeachfl.gov