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This role involves performing clerical duties and managing the disposition, storage, and organization of items within the Property and Evidence Section of the Police Department's Support Services Division.
Responsibilities
- Receive, properly package, and store all evidence/property obtained by Department personnel
- Properly dispose/release/transport all property/evidence received, including drugs for chemical testing, according to mandatory procedures
- Answer questions from the public on procedural aspects of evidence storage/disposal and testify in court on storage and handling procedures
- Handle large sums of currency, requiring the ability to summarize and record monies taken in
- Collect and maintain evidence keys, lockers, storage room contents, and ensure proper stocking of packaging and squad car supply boxes
- Maintain accurate and legible chain-of-custody records for items disposed/received/transferred
- Return property to owners, making contact and setting up appointments
- Ensure evidence is ready on time for Investigators / Officers for court
- Follow and keep up-to-date with procedures from the State, DA’s Office, FBI, and State Crime Lab
- Assist other department clerical staff on a fill-in or as-needed basis
Requirements
- High school diploma or its’ equivalency
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Prior customer service experience
- Prior training or experience in data entry is required (test required - Data Entry Vendor 1 - 6200KPH/95% accuracy)
- Knowledge of formatting, proofreading, basic arithmetic, and filing
- Knowledge of computer software programs (Microsoft Office Suite) for data input and retrieval
- Oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to handle a variety of evidentiary / photographic items, including those of an offensive or graphic nature
- Ability to successfully complete a confidential background check
Qualifications
- High school diploma or its’ equivalency
Nice to Have
- Post high school education
- Experience working within Phoenix computer program
- Previous experience working within a law enforcement agency
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English)
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
*
Phoenix computer program
*
B.E.A.S.T.
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* Required skills
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) with prorated employer contribution
Optional additional life insurance (up to 4 units)
Paid vacation (96 to 256 hours based on tenure)
Casual Days (up to 4 based on sick time accrual, plus 1 additional if less than 16 hours sick time used)
Employee Assistance Program (Advocate Aurora)
Paid Parental Leave (320 hours for FMLA eligible, 80 hours for Water/Wastewater Utility employees)
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $1,200/year for non-residents, $2,400/year for Racine residents)
Homebuyer Down payment Assistance Program (up to $10,000 for City of Racine homes)
Medical insurance (PPO Plans via Centivo with 2 networks, CVS Caremark for prescriptions)
Life insurance (City provides one unit equal to annual earnings)
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS pension, 50% employer funded)
Dental Insurance (MetLife, employee paid, basic employee premium paid by City if medical enrolled)
Short Term Disability Policy (MetLife, 70% of income up to 13 weeks, max $2,000 weekly)
Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC - Accident, Hospital & Cancer policies)
Wellness Incentive ($200 for employees, $100 for spouses covered by City health insurance)
City of Racine Residency pay differential (4% per hour for non-represented, additional HSA contribution)
Employer payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage
Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center (Ascension Wisconsin)
Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
13 paid holidays (12 scheduled, 1 floating)
Sick Leave (accrues at 1 day per month)
Vision Insurance (Superior Vision, employee paid)
Flexible Spending Plans (Medical and Dependent Care via Health Equity)
Deferred Compensation (Nationwide, Security Benefit, Wisconsin Deferred Comp)
Tuition Reimbursement ($4,000 per year or 80% total tuition cost, whichever is lower)
Fitness Reimbursement (50% up to $200 per household for annual memberships, classes, weight reduction programs)
Racine Financial Empowerment Center (free financial counseling for employees and residents)
Certifications
2-day Evidence and Property Room Management course through I.A.P.E.
(Required)
1-day seminar on B.E.A.S.T. internal database
(Required)
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The Racine Police Department serves the City of Racine in Southeastern Wisconsin with a population of 77,816 people.
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