Property Room Clerk

Property Room Clerk

Salary

$15.75 - $16.63 Hourly

Location

Police Department - 777 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2600164

Department

Police Technical Services

Division

Police Technical Services

Opening Date

03/17/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 4:00 PM Central

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $15.75/hr. minimum - $16.63/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of tasks in support of the police property room; to work directly with the public and other police personnel by taking inquiries over the phone and in person; to record, file, retrieve and assimilate a variety of data related to the effective functioning of the Police Departments property room; and to perform additional tasks in maintaining the evidentiary chain of custody on criminal evidence and management of all impounded property. The tasks include receiving, storing, maintaining, releasing, and keeping records for all evidence and property.

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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the Property Room Police Sergeant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Perform a variety of tasks associated with maintaining accurate records in the property database; retrieve evidence and property for police staff and citizens as necessary; evidence and property management requires the ability to perform manual labor.
• Perform a variety of tasks associated with maintaining accurate police records in various databases; prepare various printouts for police staff as necessary; input data regarding cases, incidents and other related matters into the computer; verify information on reports and invoices.
• Collate and file a variety of reports, records, information and paperwork; participate in maintaining an up-to-date police property room evidence system; prepare photocopies; distribute material as appropriate; purge files.
• Inspect police reports and invoices for accurate and complete information; enter information into computer; verify and complete information as necessary.
• Provide support and assistance to police personnel with uniforms in the quartermaster function.
• Work with property and evidence; prepare reports summarizing information received over a standard period of time.
• Answer the phone and direct calls; work with customers at the service counter; respond to inquiries for information; distribute reports.
• Serve as notary public.
• Operate City vehicles and equipment.
• Serve as a witness in court concerning the property and evidence function.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May operate and perform minor maintenance and repair of various office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

No experience necessary. Must be able to type a minimum of 25 wpm.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid drivers license.

WORK SCHEDULE

Various

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• making observations
• communicating with others
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment

Perform manual labor tasks

Bending, stooping, climbing and working at heights greater than 3 feet

Moving supplies, parts and equipment weighing up to 74 pounds

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the Citys self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

For more information about the City of Mesquites employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits

01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Ph.D.

02

Can you type 25 wpm?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you eligible to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you at least 18 years of age or will you be at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been convicted of an offense with the grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you ever been placed on court ordered community supervision or probation for an offense of the grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever been convicted of any family violence offense?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance

• Yes
• No

11

If yes, how long ago was the last incident when you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Not applicable
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months to less than 1 year ago
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

12

Have you ever used or tried marijuana?

• Yes
• No

13

If yes, how many times in your lifetime have you ever used or tried marijuana ?

• Not applicable
• Less than 5 times
• 5 to less than 10 times
• 10 to less than 15 times
• 15 to less than 20 times
• 20 or more times

14

Please select the most recent date of marijuana use?

• Not applicable
• Less than 3 months ago
• 3 months to less than 6 months ago
• 6 months to less than 9 months ago
• 9 months to less than 12 months ago
• More than 1 year ago

15

Have you ever used or tried cocaine?

• Yes
• No

16

Please select the most recent date of cocaine use?

• Not applicable
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• More than 10 years

17

If yes, how many times in your lifetime have you used or tired cocaine?

• Not applicable
• Less than 3 times
• 3 to less than 7 times
• 7 to less than 10 times
• More than 10 times

18

Have you ever used or tried heroin?

• Yes
• No

19

Please select the most recent date of heroin use?

• Not applicable
• Less than 3 months ago
• 3 months to less than 6 months ago
• 6 months to less than 9 months ago
• 9 months to less than 12 months ago
• More than 1 year ago

20

Have you ever used or tried hallucinogenic drug?

• Yes
• No

21

Please select the most recent date of hallucinogenic drug use?

• Not applicable
• Less than 3 months ago
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 9 months
• 9 months to less than 12 months
• More than 1 year ago

22

Have you ever tried ecstasy?

• Yes
• No

23

Please select the most recent date of ecstasy use?

• Not applicable
• Less than 3 months ago
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 9 months
• 9 months to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

24

If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• I am NOT a current City of Mesquite employee
• I am a current seasonal employee with the City
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a full time or part time employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have not been in my current City position as a full time or part time employee for 3 months

Required Question

Employer City of Mesquite

Address 1515 N Galloway Ave

Mesquite, Texas, 75149

Phone 9722166218

Website http://www.cityofmesquite.com