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Property Room Attendant
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direct supervision of the Police Shift Supervisor in the Administrative-Property/Evidence within the Police division. Responsible for receiving property and evidence such as stolen property, narcotics, firearms, stolen and lost money and homicide victims’ clothing from law enforcement officials; stores and releases property and evidence; assists police officers, deputies, other law enforcement agencies and the general public in providing information on property and evidence that is being held; prepares and maintains all files regarding items received, released and disposed of; testifies in court regarding chain of evidence when required; performs other related duties as assigned.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires lifting property/evidence weighing 70 to 80 pounds and maneuvering property/evidence up to 150 pounds. Operates equipment such as computer terminals, money counters, adding machines and photo copiers. Must have the ability to operate an automobile.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a stockroom type environment and involves contact with staff, Police personnel, Shelby County Sheriff personnel and citizens.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions; must be willing to submit to polygraph examination due to large amount of narcotics, monies, jewelry, etc.; possess a valid Tennessee Drivers License; may be required to type 35 WPM with three (3) or less errors; ability to operate basic office machines such as typewriter, computer terminal, money counter, adding machine and photo copier.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and rotate days off.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
Division: Police
The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
