Police Equipment Room Specialist

Maintains suggests and implements improvements to the current inventory control system for the Police Equipment Room.
Audits equipment inventory vehicle key control and other systems for accuracy and accountability. Coordinates daily operations of the Equipment Room which includes but is not limited to: issues and collects police equipment to Police Department staff (e.g. rifles batteries radios etc.) stocks the Equipment Room with necessary office supplies performs vehicle trunk audits prepares first aid and trauma kits for vehicles signs for deliveries and issues visitor badges to vendors provides supplies to the Detention Center and Animal Shelter prepares vehicles for special events (e.g. Shop with a Cop parades etc.).
Coordinates the tow transportation cleanup repair and service of police vehicles. Periodically required to drive in fulfillment of transporting police vehicles.
Coordinates radio repairs with Business Services. Coordinates the repair of vehicle/report writing computers with the Information Technology Services Department.
Schedules the Equipment Room staffing 24 hours a day seven days a week. Fills in as needed for shift coverage.
Reviews and approves timesheets for accuracy.
Provides technical and functional supervision to assigned Equipment Room Staff.
Maintains record of Equipment Room staff training and career development.
Participates in the hiring of Equipment Room staff.
Reports first floor building maintenance issues to PD Maintenance.
Coordinates the charging of fire extinguishers and inspections.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers and other City employees using principles of good customer service.

Marginal Functions

Performs a variety of other duties in support of the Equipment Room operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision training and performance evaluations; modern inventory control methods and techniques; modern office management practices and methods; computer equipment and software applicable to assignment; ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Skill in: Critical thinking multitasking problem solving conflict resolution process improvement and customer service including calmly interacting with uncooperative customers.

Ability to: Provide lead direction and training; learn and follow proper weapon handling procedures; maintain secure and safe inventory control for law enforcement equipment; understand and apply department policies and procedures as well as state mandated statutes; multitask prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced and high-stress work environment; work effectively in a highly structured rank organized environment.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Any combination equivalent to completion of High School or GED and two years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in law enforcement inventory control property evidence or related law enforcement experience.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Possession of a Class C California drivers license is required at the time of appointment. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare < 10% Occasional 11-33% Frequent 34-66% Constant >66%

Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Frequent
Standing: Occasional
Bending (neck): Frequent
Bending (waist): Frequent
Squatting: Frequent
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Alternative to squat
Crawling: Never
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Never
Twisting (neck): Occasional
Twisting (waist): Occasional
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Frequent
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Frequent
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional
Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional
Reach above shoulder level: Occasional

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Constant
11 to 25 lbs. Frequent
26 to 50 lbs. Occasional
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare
Over 100 lbs. Rare

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Constant
11 to 25 lbs. Frequent
26 to 50 lbs. Occasional
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare
Over 100 lbs. Rare

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Constant
11 to 25 lbs. Frequent
26 to 50 lbs. Occasional
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare
Over 100 lbs. Rare

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity near: Required
Acuity far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:
Works indoors works outdoors exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity exposure to dust fumes smoke odors mists or other irritating particles exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces using computer monitor working with explosives works around others works alone works with others.

Class Code: 3780
FLSA: Non-Exempt
EEOC Code: 6
Barg. Unit: CFEA
Probation: 12 months
Rev: 09/2016