Evidence & Property Custodian

EVIDENCE & PROPERTY CUSTODIAN

Salary

$41,374.40 - $61,244.53 Annually

Location

Miramar, FL

Job Type

Administrative

Department

POLICE

Opening Date

06/26/2025

Closing Date

7/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

This entry-level position is responsible for receiving, logging, inventory, control, and distribution of evidence, narcotics, monies, firearms, and property. Reports to the Evidence/Property Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Receives all property entered in the designated property and evidence management files; sorts, files, transports, tags, stores, and inventories evidence and property, including firearms, weapons, contraband, narcotics, bicycles, and other property.

• Processes and files incoming, returned, and outgoing property receipts.

• Process all property for transport to the crime lab.

• Researches and notifies the owners of found property or property that can be returned to the owner.

• Prepares and inventories accurate lists of guns, firearms, and narcotics to be destroyed and monies for deposit.

• Responsible for the inventory and designation of items to be auctioned.

• Responds to in-person and telephone inquiries; provides information to the public regarding property in the custody of the police department.

• Maintains accurate information in the property and evidence management system including property in inventory and the current location of same in accordance with of chain-of-custody requirements.

• Researches, locates, and gathers evidence for department personnel.

Operates a computer, photocopier, calculator, fax machine, and related office equipment.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and 1 year of clerical experience, preferably in a law enforcement environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must have good typing skills.
• Must successfully complete department training in property and evidence control.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must pass a background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Evidence Specialist certification.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations regarding property an evidence handling, preservation, and destruction.
• Knowledge of property and inventory control practices.
• Skill using a computer and related office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to respond to the guidance and direction of superiors.
• Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in with the public.
• Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the general public and colleagues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires moderate physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds. May require frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Frequent periods of standing or walking may be required.

GENERAL BENEFITS:

The City of Miramar provides benefits for its permanent full-time and part-time employees. Benefits will differ dependent upon the job classification and representation, which include union and unrepresented. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Miramar Human Resources Department.

Vacation

Permanent full-time employees earn up to ten days of vacation during their first year of employment. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn vacation after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Sick Leave

Permanent full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one day per month. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn sick leave after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Health Plan

The City currently provides medical coverage through Aetna. The City pays the health insurance premium for the employee and 50% of the premium for dependents.

Permanent full-time employees have the option of electing coverage from three plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO), High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA and Open Access Managed Choice Plan (POS).

Permanent part-time employees have the option of electing coverage from two plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO) and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

The City also offers Dental coverage through Delta Dental.

Pension (Defined Benefit Plan)

Permanent full-time employees are automatically enrolled in one of the City sponsored pension plans, which are funded by mandatory City and employee contributions. The Plan provides a guaranteed income, based on years of service, to its members upon retirement.

457(b) Plan (Deferred Compensation Plan)

Employees can elect to participate in this Plan, which enables the employee the option of deferring compensation on a pretax basis, not to exceed the applicable limits established by the IRC.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Miramar provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Child Care Provider Discounts

As a City of Miramar employee, you may be eligible to receive a discount on tuition and/or registration fees from one of the City's childcare centers.

Flexible Spending Account

The City offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's that provide employees the ability to make pree-tax payroll deposits to be used for the following expenses:

• Medical - Qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses
• Dependent Care Reimbursement - Qualified childcare or dependent care expenses

Additional Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• AFLAC

CITY HOLIDAYS

• New Year's Eve ( Day)
• New Year's Day
• President's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve ( Day)
• Christmas Day
• Floating Holidays (by position)

01

Are you currently a City of Miramar employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid State of Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate your highest level of completed education. (Documentation of diploma and/or degree must be attached to your application.)

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or above
• None of the above

04

Please describe your proficiency and experience working with different computer systems/hardware/software.

• BEGINNER
• INTERMEDIATE
• ADVANCED

05

Do you possess IAPE certification (CPES)? Supporting documents must be attached to your application.

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires you to receive, review, prepare and/or submit various records and reports as it relates to City business. Do you have experience in performing these duties?

• Yes
• No

07

Please indicate your proficiency working with the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• BEGINNER
• INTERMEDIATE
• ADVANCED

08

How would you rate your verbal and written communication skills?

• Good
• Average
• Above Average
• Excellent

09

Are you able to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 40 pounds or more?

• Yes
• No

10

City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties. Are you able to be on call for any emergency situation and to perform emergency service duties as assigned?

• Yes
• No

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