University of Texas at San Antonio Looking for Property and Evidence Manager-University Police Full Time

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Job ID: 10473
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at
San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more
than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and
discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a
center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual
property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or Li
nkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and
inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other
underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research
university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each
voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 08/25/2023. At the discretion of the
hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been
received.

Salary

Salary Range: up to $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and
qualifications.

Hours per Week

Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application
Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job
Summary

Serves as the primary UTSA Department of Public Safety property and evidence manager for department property and
evidence storage rooms. Responsible for the intake, processing, tracking, storage, management, inventory control and disposal of all
property and evidence received by or in the custody of the UTSA Department of Public Safety. Serves as the primary crime scene technician
by responding to scenes that may need evidence to be taken into the custody of the UTSA Department of Public Safety.

Serves as a
Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery
Act).

Duties

Typical:

1. Receive all property and evidence that comes into the possession of
   the Department of Public Safety. Process, store and maintain chain of custody records through associated software
   programs.
2. Update applicable written policies and procedures when appropriate.
3. Ensure required inventories are
   conducted and applicable reports are submitted. Participate in periodic evidence and property room audits and inspections as dictated by
   policy.
4. Preserves physical evidence in criminal investigations (such as guns, narcotics and cash) and safeguards evidence and
   other property to ensure evidence is preserved for examination and court presentation.
5. Process requests from officers,
   detectives, other criminal justice agencies, and courts for copies of digital media evidence, and facilitate temporary release of evidence
   as dictated by departmental policy for additional processing, court needs, inspections, etc. Prepare and package evidence for shipment to
   labs for testing when required.
6. Responds to inquiries from the public or other departments, including citizens in recovery of
   stolen and/or confiscated property.
7. Research evidence items and coordinate with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office
   on destruction and retention decisions. Prepare destruction orders for the court and facilitate destruction, sale, or conversion of
   evidence in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations.
8. Ensure adequate stock of property
   and evidence related supplies are on hand.
9. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable policies
   and laws for the function of, and personnel assigned to UTSA Lost and Found Office maintained by the UTSA Department of Public
   Safety.
10. When requested, respond to crime scene to assist in collecting and processing evidence from a criminal
    investigation.
11. Testify about findings and methods in court, as needed.
12. Demonstrates UTSA core values:
    Integrity, Excellence, Inclusiveness, Respect, Collaboration and Innovation.
13. Performs other duties as
    assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent educational attainment.
• Two
  years of responsible technical experience in law enforcement support or related field.
• Valid Texas Driver’s license or the
  ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to obtain TCIC (Texas Crime Information Center)
  Certification
• Ability to pass comprehensive criminal background check
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• No felony
  convictions and no misdemeanor convictions involving theft, false statements, or any other offense involving moral
  turpitude.
• No history of work-related discipline involving theft, misappropriation of property, false statements, or any
  situation involving moral turpitude.
• Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of
  work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
• Sound record keeping and fil maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of
  principles, practices, and procedures regarding police property and evidence control.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and
  problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work independently with minimal
  supervision.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of office computer software and other standard office
  equipment.
• Must posses a high degree of integrity working with confidential materials and information.
• Establish, maintain,
  and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Preferred
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Specialized training in property and evidence
  management and handling is highly desirable.
• International Association of Property and Evidence (IAPE) Certified Property and
  Evidence Specialist, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in law enforcement evidence room and/or property
  management.
• Experience with crime scene processing and evidence collection.
• Two (2) years of supervisory
  experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Requires use of personal
  computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer.
• Occasional exposure to weather conditions, such as dirt, dust,
  pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, and rain.
• Periodic exposure to hazardous materials, dangerous drugs, bodily fluids and
  soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.
• Periodic exposure to environmental conditions,
  such as fumes, smoke, hazardous materials, fire, traffic hazards, toxic agents or lead dust, explosives, firearms, and
  disease.
• May need to have contact with rude, irate, or insensitive people.
• Requires travel to other UTSA campus
  locations.
• May be called in to work outside of normal business hours in response to unusual or extraordinary situations.
  Serve as essential back up personnel in the event of a campus emergency.
• Requires occasional walking, squatting,
  pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds and stooping in restricted spaces.

The primary work location for this position will be
on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco
  free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA
Statement

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at
San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to
the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with
disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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