Property Room Technician
Salary
$41,787.20 Annually
Location
Police Administration, Lubbock, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
P518-5711
Department
Police Department
Division
5711 - Police Administration
Opening Date
10/17/2026
Closing Date
10/30/2026 5:00 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
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Summary
Receives, stores, and releases items in the police property room. Maintains records of items for the police property room.
Essential Functions
- Receive, store, record, and issue articles seized as evidence or recovered as found property;
- Keep record of storage locations for item retrieval and inventory;
- Issue property retained for evidence to the officer for court procedures;
- Assist property owners by scheduling the release of property;
- Operate Lubbock Police Department computers, which includes Microsoft Office;
- Accurately prepare reports and forms for items received and released;
- Move items to and from storage locations using carts and mechanical lifts when needed;
- Assist police officers or owners in loading and unloading property;
- Research detailed reports and files to determine case disposition and item retention;
- Properly and safely dispose of items when retention times are complete;
- Testify in criminal trials concerning evidence control;
- Deal with the public courteously, firmly, and tactfully;
- Assist in training other personnel;
- Establish, maintain and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years of experience maintaining records for storage or warehousing of materials of a sensitive nature; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Applicants for this position must pass a Polygraph Examination, a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check, and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor convictions, an Open Arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and family violence convictions.
Physical exam required
Valid Drivers License Required
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Office practices; methods of properly receiving, storing, and issuing materials.
Ability to:
- Learn and apply practices to preserve the chain of evidence;
- Maintain accurate records;
- Exercise judgment in storing and issuing sensitive materials;
- Work effectively with the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel;
- Type 35 words per minute;
- Communicate effectively with others;
- Maintain confidence of the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel in the integrity of criminal evidence;
- Pass an extensive background investigation to receive security clearance;
- Exercise excellent judgment and responsibility in storing and issuing sensitive materials.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Frequently stand and walk during a shift
- Frequently climb ladders, stairs and other inclined surfaces
- Push and pull objects
- Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
- Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing
- Place arms above, at or below shoulder height
The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.
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Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?
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Do you have at least one to three years of experience maintaining records for storage or warehousing of materials of a sensitive nature?
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Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
Required Question
Employer City of Lubbock
Address 1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, Texas, 79401
Phone 806-775-2303
Website http://www.mylubbock.us