Join the City of Chattanooga Team
Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.
The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.
In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
Salary: $16.67 - $18.23/hour
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*
Work Location: Police Service Center Annex, Amnicola Highway
FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.
Department: Police
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
Incumbents in this classification are responsible for maintaining the custody of property/evidence taken into custody by the department, until release or disposal is authorized. Duties include processing and maintaining the intake, chain of custody and out-processing of property/evidence; maintaining documentation associated with property and preparing and maintaining a variety of correspondence and reports associated with property. Work is performed with moderate supervision.
SERIES LEVEL:
The Police Property Technician is a stand-alone classification in the Police Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Processes incoming property and evidence which includes reviews items to ensure acceptability of items; reviewing intake forms to ensure completeness and accuracy; running serial numbers through the NCIC system; documenting storage location of items; entering intake forms into applicable database; weighing, sealing and/or initialing incoming items, including drugs, money, jewelry and other applicable items; distributing forms to applicable divisions; packaging, labeling and storing items and performing other related activities.
Maintains the chain of custody of property and evidence, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Transports drugs and blood specimens to applicable laboratories and incoming cash to the Treasurer's Office.
Dispositions property and evidence which may include releasing items to owners or victims; destructing items; preparing items for auction; preparing related documentation related to the disposition of property and evidence and performing other related activities.
Serves as the control point for seizures involving vehicles and money, ensuring compliance and adherence with applicable procedures; prepares and mails related paperwork to applicable state agencies and prepares and maintains documents generated from initial seizure through final disposition.
Prepares, processes and maintains a variety of forms, records and/or other applicable documentation related to seized property and evidence.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of property holding areas.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience involving inventory control or clerical work; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Driver's License
Must be able to obtain NCIC Query and Basic NCIC Certification
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; customer service principles and chain of evidence principles and practices. Skill in providing customer service; interpreting and applying applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; maintaining chain of evidence; preparing, processing and maintaining a variety of documents; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents , vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor ventilation, chemicals , oil, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test / TB screening questionnaire / TB skin test / complete physical screening / DOT Clearinghouse / HepB Titer / fingerprinting / CJIS check.
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Chattanooga, the 4th largest city in the state, is located in Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. The city boasts the most productive affordable housing program in the nation, and is notable for leveraging development funds through effective public/private partnerships, with significant civic involvement on the part of private foundations. Chattanooga was one of the first US cities to effectively use a citizen visioning process to set specific long-range goals to enrich the lives of residents and visitors.
