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SalaryFULL SALARY RANGE: $1,430.69 - $2,074.62 Biweekly
The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. Its strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer everyone.
The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing the development of the community and providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced."
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:
- People First – Giving priority to others
- Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
- Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust, and hard work
- Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
- Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment
The purpose of this position is to protect and serve the property and citizens of the City of Allen. This is accomplished by receiving and storing all property and evidence seized by Police Officers and citizens. Other duties include reviewing and researching case information to obtain final dispositions and prioritizing work to meet the demands of the division, the Police Department, and the citizens of Allen. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
- Receives, logs, categorizes and store property/evidence impounded by police employees, including preparing evidence tags, bar coding evidence, logging information into the computer, ensuring chain of custody is maintained, and storing the property/evidence in the vault.
- Releases property/evidence to patrol officers, detectives, and other agencies for presentation in court cases, lab purposes, photographs, etc. Provide information to citizens regarding the status of their property and coordinate releases the property to owners. Releases bicycles for donation and/or auction.
- Dispose of property/evidence according to policy and law. Must stay informed and up to date on Texas Property Laws. Must be highly organized and knowledgeable of property management.
- Research Disposition of cases with the District Attorney's office, juvenile probation, municipal court and other agencies. Testify in court regarding chain of custody procedures. Responsible for scheduling and attending property hearings.
- Transfer abandoned/unclaimed property as appropriate for auction, diversion and/or charity.
- Transport disposed evidence to approved disposal sites. This will include narcotics, biohazard evidence, firearms and weapons.
- Orders and maintains supplies for the Property Division. Maintain a variety of files and logs. Conduct yearly inventories of the property/evidence vault. Conduct in-service training for new Police recruits.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- High School diploma or equivalent with no prior relevant work experience; however, applicants with property/evidence responsibilities are highly desired.
Certification and Other Requirements
Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. Occasionally, 10-25 lbs. Frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Supplemental Requirements
Reading
Math
Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Writing
Intermediate—Ability to write reports and prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Such education is ordinarily obtained in high school and up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Managerial
Receives general directions. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically.
Budget Responsibility
No budgetary responsibility.
Supervisory / Organizational Control
Not responsible for the direction or supervision of others.
Complexity
Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills
Persuasion Very Frequent: More than 51% of work time.
Supplemental Information
In Allen, the possibilities are endless, and the sense of community is unparalleled. Whether you're seeking a place to work, live, or play, Allen offers something for everyone. Join us and experience the warmth, diversity, and boundless opportunities that define the culture of the City of Allen, where we do Work That Matters.
But don't just take our word for it; check out the video below to hear from some of our current employees:
Health & Dental Insurance
The City of Allen offers a choice of two PPO Medical Plan options for full-time employees. Vision insurance is included through enrollment in either of these plans. Employees also have the option of participating in an indemnity Dental Plan. Coverage is available to all full-time employees and their dependents under these plans at group rates. Employee insurance coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Insurance Coverage
Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $250,000 for each benefit.
Long-Term Disability Insurance is provided at no cost to full-time employees.
The City of Allen also offers optional programs that include Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Supplemental Life, Dependent Life and Voluntary AD&D insurance group rates.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full time employees.
Wellness Program
The City of Allen administers a wellness program for full-time employees which provides premium reimbursement for participation in various wellness programs throughout the year.
Workers Compensation
All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Holidays
Employees receive nine paid holidays per year, including one personal day.
Vacation
Employees with less than ten years of service are eligible to earn 120 hours per year. Employees with ten or more years of service are eligible for 160 hours per year.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees on a 40-hour workweek shall accrue 4.62 hours towards sick leave per pay period. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave hours accrued.
Retirement
The City of Allen participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All full-time employees must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7%) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions. The City of Allen also participates in Social Security.
Deferred Compensation
The City of Allen offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account.
Longevity
Employees who have been with the City of Allen at least a year receive $4 per month for every month worked.
