• Property Clerk - Property Release Unit…

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office currently has opening for a Property Clerk in the Property Release Unit assisting in releasing property to defendants and complaining witnesses.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Input request for property release into application

     

    Fill out and process request for supervisor review of deferrals

     

    Disburse ADA written response to claimants

     

    Reach out to property release unit ADA to address complications that arise

     

    Explain property release protocols and answer other related questions by claimant

     

    Answer phones and maintain accurate call log

     

    Interact with attorneys and civilians seeking to have property returned to them

     

    Check IDs and subpoenas of witnesses and walk-ins and direct them to the appropriate staff member, ensuring assistance is provided in a timely fashion

     

    Notify ADAs and Crime Victim staff of the arrival of witnesses and victims; and direct them to appropriate waiting areas when necessary

     

    Keep accurate and complete records of all witnesses in the bureau’s logbook

     

    Verify ownership of property

     

    Perform routine office tasks such as filing, record keeping and data input

     

    Communicate with staff interpreters and assist Assistant District Attorneys to secure the assistance of an interpreter whenever needed

     

    All other duties as assigned

    COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

    Qualifications

    1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.

    2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

     

    Additional Information

     

    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

     

    Salary Min: $ 42,092.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 42,092.00