Property Room Technician

Salary : $44,116.80 - $55,140.80 AnnuallyLocation : Watauga, TX 76148Job Type: Full TimeJob Number: PD 05-121 Feb. 2025Department: Police DepartmentOpening Date: 02/04/2025Closing Date: Continuous Summary of PositionUnder general supervision, maintains and secures all property and evidence for law enforcement cases and investigations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receives and data enters all property that detectives have left in lockers from the previous night or weekend.Ensures all property has been correctly marked with the appropriate numbers and seals have been initialed and dated.Files cases on an automated system for the detectives.Locates property to dispose on a weekly basis; ensures all property is secured.Delivers and picks up property from the detectives.Organizes property in the storage locations.Assists with Sex Offender registration as requested.Participates in annual audits.Performs other job-related duties consistent with assigned division responsibilities. May perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.SCOPE OF SUPERVISIONWorks under general supervision of the Police Sergeant. Minimum QualificationsAssociate degree, preferred. High School diploma or equivalent; AND two (2) years of law enforcement staff support experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technician certification.Possession of a valid Texas driver's license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities City organization, operations, policies and procedures.Evidence handling policies, procedures and methods.Sex Offender registration requirements.Principles and practices of effective customer service.Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.Principles of record keeping, records retention, records management, and file maintenance.Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.Performing the analysis of information with great attention to detail.Performing data entry with extreme accuracy.Maintaining accurate records.Understanding and applying relevant policies and procedures. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, external law enforcement agencies, vendors and the general public.Operating a personal computer and software programs, and data entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.Maintaining confidentiality.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in an office work environment. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. May be required to use a step stool. EMPLOYEE BENEFITSFull TimeThe City of Watauga offers a variety of employment benefits to all regular full time employees. SALARY AND RETIREMENTSALARYSalary ranges are designed to be competitive with area industries and municipalities.SOCIAL SECURITYThe City of Watauga is a non-participating agency.TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMRegular full-time employee's tax-deferred contribution into the pension fund is 7% of gross wages. The City matches this contribution on a 2 to 1 ratio. Vested after 5 years. Employees are eligible to retire with 20 years of service. MEDICARE Employees are required to contribute 1.45% of their pay for Medicare insurance.LONGEVITY PAYFull-time employees who have been employed for one (1) year are eligible to receive longevity pay. Eligible employees will receive twelve dollars ($12) for each month they have been employed, and this is distributed as a lump sum in the month of December. TUITION REIMBURSEMENTThe city will reimburse eligible employees for a portion of the cost of tuition. Conditions and restrictions do apply.LEAVEHOLIDAYSThirteen (13) holidays including New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, 2 Personal Days and Birthday Holiday.VACATIONEmployees begin accruing vacation leave when hired but are unable to use it until after successfully completing their 6 month probationary period. Full-time Employee's vacation leave accrual rates are based on length of service. Vacation leave during the 1st and 2nd year is 80 hours annually. Vacation leave during the 3rd and 4th year is 120 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of five to 10 years of service is 128 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of ten years of service is 168 hours annually. SICK LEAVESick leave is accrued at 10 hours per month for a total of 120 hours per year for regular Full time employeesHEALTHCAREMEDICAL INSURANCEAll regular full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance. Family coverage is available by payroll deductions at reduced group rates. Retirees are also eligible for coverage.HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTThe City of Watauga offers Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to employees who have elected a High Deductible Health Plan. Employees can deposit money to their HSA through payroll deductions on an income tax free basis. Employees own their HSA and the money can roll over every year if not used. The account is theirs and they will keep it even if they leave the City. Employees will be issued a debit MasterCard, which can be used to pay for medical expenses, prescriptions and other qualifying itemsINCOME PROTECTIONLIFE INSURANCEThe City presently has a group life insurance program under which regular full-time City employees are eligible for a minimum of $20,000 or 1X the annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 at no cost to them. Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance is also provided at no cost to regular full-time employees for the same coverage.VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCEVoluntary Term Life Insurance is available in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Coverage is available for spouses under age 70 in increments of $5,000 to $150,000 not to exceed 50% of your amount. Children of covered employees can have $10,000. This coverage is guaranteed at the initial offering up to $150,000 for employees under age 60, $30,000 for spouses under age 60 and $10,000 for children. If you apply at a later date or for amounts over the Guaranteed Issue you need to complete a medical questionnaire and could be declined for coverage. Cost will depend on the employee's and spouse's age and coverage amount. You also have the option to add AD&D coverage to your Life Insurance. AD&D coverage to employee and spouse voluntary life insurance. The amount must match the amount of supplemental life insurance. (Cost $0.03 per thousand)LONG TERM DISABILITYAll regular full-time employees have long term disability coverage, which is provided at the City's expense. The long-term disability plan provides financial protection for regular full-time employees by paying a portion of the employee's income (up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month).MILITARY LEAVERegular employees are allowed (15) days per year.WORKERS COMPENSATIONEmployees may receive up to three months of salary continuation due to an on-the-job injuryVOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS Group rates are offered for supplemental insurance plans including Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Medical Transportation, Permanent Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal and Identity Theft, and Short Term Disability coverage. These are voluntary plans paid for by the employee. OTHER BENEFITSEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a benefit available for employees and their dependents to be used for confidential counseling.SERVICE AWARDSEmployees receive service awards for every five years of service.DIRECT DEPOSITThe City of Watauga is a direct deposit City. The City offers the ability to deposit employees' paychecks into 6 different accounts, if desired.WATAUGA RECREATION CENTEREmployee membership is free.

Created: 2025-03-10