Salary: $76,222.00 - $92,648.00 Annually
Location : Walnut Creek, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-19
Department: Police
Division: Support Services
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 700
Position Description The City of Walnut Creek is seeking one full-time Property and Evidence Technician to join the Police Department's Support Services Division.
SalaryThe current salary range for a Property and Evidence Technician is $76,222 to $92,648 annually. Compensation within this range will depend on qualifications.
Closing DateThe closing date for this recruitment is
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.What's great about this opportunity:- Join a professional, well-supported civilian team within a respected law enforcement agency that values teamwork, integrity, and service.
- Play a vital role in handling and managing evidence, directly supporting investigations and public safety.
- Enjoy a predictable schedule with specialized training and professional development.
About the CitySpanning 19.5 square miles, the community's sprawling landscapes, warm weather, diverse dining options, and thriving shopping district make Walnut Creek a suburban oasis with an urban flair. With a rare blend of 2,800 acres of open space, a vibrant downtown, a business park, premier healthcare facilities and a performing arts center, Walnut Creek offers something for everyone!
The City of Walnut Creek is committed to values of respect, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and creativity. CARE, the City's robust award-winning employee engagement initiative, focuses on three key areas: providing career development opportunities; promoting connection among employees; and supporting employee health and wellness.
About the Department and DivisionThe Police Department team is committed to integrity, professionalism, and respect while maintaining focus on continually learning and adapting. As highly dedicated and trained employees, we are committed to protecting and serving the community through professional conduct and proactive enforcement of the law. We also strive for superior community service, upholding the trust of this community and organization one interaction at a time.
About the PositionReporting to the Police Services Supervisor, the Property and Evidence Technician supports the Department's operations by receiving, documenting, tracking, and securely storing property and evidence. They ensure the physical integrity and complete chain of custody of all evidentiary items, while lawfully managing the release or disposal of property.
The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is eager to join the City of Walnut Creek Police Department, bringing prior experience in a police support role. They have a background in inventory management or data tracking, and have demonstrated integrity, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. While they're motivated by independent work, professional communication with the community, public officials, and Police Officers comes naturally.
Representative Duties- Receive, document, and securely store property and evidence while maintaining an accurate tracking system. Ensure legal releases and dispositions, protecting items from contamination, theft, or loss while preserving chain of custody.
- Maintain accurate records, control access to sensitive files, and conduct regular inventories of weapons, drugs, and money. Arrange and document interim releases for court, investigations, or lab analysis, transporting evidence as needed.
- Manage the property and evidence room, maintain security, and limit access to authorized personnel. Serve as a liaison between the Department and law enforcement agencies, handling documentation, court appearances, and inquiries.
- Process releases and dispositions per legal requirements, research case information, and prepare related reports. Arrange for auction, destruction, or return of property as authorized.
- Maintain professional relationships within the Department and among external contacts such as the County crime lab, courts, and District Attorney's Office.
- Prepare various forms and reports, assist with policy updates, and collect evidence in the field under police direction. Operate office and department-specific equipment and may supervise volunteers or train personnel as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPlease find a comprehensive list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of Property and Evidence Technicians in the online class specification.
Qualifications Guidelines Graduation from high school, and two (2) years of experience performing office support or technical police support work. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Familiarity with a law enforcement or criminal justice environment and/or training or coursework in police science, administration of justice, evidence collection, or a related field are desirable.
Special Requirements- Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver's License, a good driving record, and the ability to safely operate a City vehicle.
- Ability to successfully complete a background check and maintain any required security clearances.
- May be required to work various shifts and weekends.
Working Conditions and Physical RequirementWork is performed in a temperature-controlled storage room, and, among other physical demands, this employee is required to be able to lift and carry property and evidence weighing up to 60 pound. Please review the full working conditions and physical demands required of the Property and Evidence Technician online at the .
Supplemental Information The deadline to apply for this position is Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online at www.walnutcreeca.gov/careers.
Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include a written exam tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025. Successful candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to an Oral Board Interview on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Department interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 5, 2025. A practical examination may also be included in this recruitment process.
All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.
Applicants considered for appointment to this position will be required to undergo a comprehensive medical exam and pre-placement drug screen and will be subject to a thorough background investigation (consisting of, but not limited to, criminal history, California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprinting, DMV driving history, credit check, previous/current employment references, personal references, and polygraph exam).
If you have a disability as defined by state and federal law that could impact your participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at (925) 943-5815 or jobs@walnutcreekca.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Please provide the Human Resources Department with advance notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request.
As required by law, all public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers. As such, all City of Walnut Creek employees may be called upon to assisting the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disasters.
Please see the class specification here for a complete description of this classification's representative duties; knowledge, skills and abilities; qualifications; working conditions; physical requirements; and for other details about this position.
The City of Walnut Creek provides a generous benefit package to employees in the Civilian Police Unit. A summary of key benefits is listed below. More information can be found on the benefit page of the City's website and in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Walnut Creek and the Civilian Police Unit.
Health Benefits - Choice of Kaiser or Blue Shield HMO or HDHP health insurance plans with generous City contribution.
Dental and Vision Plans - Family coverage fully paid by the City.
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability - Individual coverage fully paid by the City.
Retirement Program - CalPERS 2% at 60 retirement plan OR for new employees hired after 1/1/2013 the benefit formula applicable under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). Employee contribution of 7%*.
* or contributions required under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA)
401(a) Money Purchase Plan with annual City contribution of $850. Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation and Retirement Health Savings plans are available. The City participates in the Medicare Program but does not participate in Social Security or the State Disability program.
Paid Leave and Holidays - General Leave accrual starts at 20 days per year and progresses to 30 days per year at twenty-five years of service. There are twelve paid holidays per year and one floating DEIB holiday per year.
Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts - Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.
Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Program, Commute Alternative Program and others.
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Minimum qualifications for this position require two (2) years of experience performing office support or technical police support work. Please indicate below how much full-time experience you possess in administrative or office support work. Ensure that the experience you select here is also demonstrated in the Work Experience section of your application.
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- Less than 1 year
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- More than 1 year but less than 2 years
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