Evidence Control Specialist

The Position

To Qualify

Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

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  Experience related to material handling and inventory control (such as within a warehouse, Evidence Control, or related field).
• Experience operating computerized inventory systems used for warehousing, storing, locating and retrieving items, or any other similar related experience.
• Experience providing effective customer service including de-escalation techniques when dealing with emotionally distraught customers.
• Experience interpreting and applying specific rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Ability to provide excellent attention to detail while working with a dynamic workload.

• Pass a Post Offer Physical that will involve a variety of activities such as squatting, kneeling, lifting up to 50lbs, twisting, etc.
• The ability to obtain Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) Certification within six months of hire.
• The ability to obtain a Forklift Certification within six months of hire.
• A valid state driver's license with a qualifying driving record at time of hire.
• Ability to be fit-tested and routinely wear a respirator while handling hazardous materials (chemical, biological and organic).
• Ability to successfully pass an in depth Personal History background investigation.

• Law enforcement experience OR
• Property evidence knowledge and/or experience

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between March 25, 2024 – April 8, 2024
Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. (Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used)

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations