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Property Room Technician

Salary

$23.59 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01693

Department

Asheville Police Department

Division

Administration - PD

Opening Date

09/07/2025

Closing Date

10/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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+ Benefits

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Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville - Police Department is looking for a qualified, professional Evidence & Property Technician. The purpose of this position is to preserve and store all evidence and property submitted to the evidence room. Work involves receiving and maintaining detailed custody records of evidence and personal property, transferring property and evidence to courts, obtaining court orders for evidence disposition, and all other duties as assigned. Employee is responsible for assisting the Evidence and Property Manager in maintaining the inventory of property, ordering and disseminating supplies, and assisting the Evidence and Property Manager in conducting preparations for auction of seized and unclaimed property. Employee in this class also performs clerical-administrative work assisting Department personnel in all property/evidence matters. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with Department personnel, property owners, and any other personnel. Work is performed under general supervision of the Evidence and Property Manager and is evaluated in terms of the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilites

What you'll be doing:

+ Receives, records, safeguards, releases and oversees the release and disposal of all types of police property and evidence.

+ Tracks the movement and maintains chain of custody documentation for all property and evidence. Checking items in computerized evidence storage program.

+ Assembles and organizes evidence for presentation in court; work closely with detectives and the court system.

+ Coordinates the release, destruction, and disposal of adjudicated property and evidence as authorized; releases items to rightful owners; prepares associated reports.

+ Physically carries and places items in correct locations for storage weekly.

+ Stocks evidence preparation room and maintains clean workstation.

+ Transfers items to lab as needed.

+ Conducts research in computer databases to determine property custody status.

+ All other duties as assigned.

About you:

+ What you Bring:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

+ High School Graduate/GED

+ At least one year of related experience

+ Must become certified by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation in the operation of the Division of Criminal Information network within the first year of employment. Please know that this certification requires U.S. Citizenship.

+ Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or out-of-state with the ability to obtain the same.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:

- Full-Time 40 hours per week; Standard work week hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday with a rotating Tuesday shift of 6am to 3pm. There is also an "on-call" assignment which rotates for approximately one week every six weeks.

- The selection process will include:

Initial application review

Interview panel

- The selection process may include:

Job-related written assessment

- Final candidates will be subject to:

Background investigation

Reference checks

Drug screening

Polygraph

Medical exam*

*Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical exam to include a hearing and vision test and other requirements set by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. These physicals require a scheduled appointment. The City's Physician or Physician Assistant must provide final clearance. The exams are at the City's expense after a conditional offer is made, but before a final offer of employment.

- The entire hiring process can take up to six months. Applicants who are not selected after the interview phase may reapply after one year, provided they have not been permanently disqualified from employment.

Automatic Disqualification:

+ Any conviction of a felony.

+ A DUI or DWI conviction in the last five (5) years.

+ Any use of hard illegal drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD or heroin within the past two (2) years.

+ Dishonorable discharge from any military service.

+ Less than honorable discharges will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

+ Untruthfulness or intentionally withholding information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the position.

+ Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the position.

About us: The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

01

Select your highest level of education:

+ High School/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

+ I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

03

Do you have at least one year of experience working in a role related to property and evidence management (e.g., as a Property & Evidence Technician or in a similar capacity)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you currently certified by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to operate the Division of Criminal Information (DCI) network? (If not, you must be able to obtain this certification within the first year of employment.)

+ Yes

+ No

05

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered 'yes' to question 5, please explain.

07

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered "yes" to the above conviction question, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date.

09

Have you been convicted of a DUI or DWI in the last five (5) years?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Have you used any hard illegal drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, or heroin within the past two (2) years?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the military service?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs