Property and Disposition Specialist

• Job Description

  Requirements
  
  MOS Code: 3051 (Marine Corps), 920A (Army), 33 (Coast Guard), 1515(Navy) 814A (Navy)
  
  Education and Experience : A High School diploma, GED, or higher, and two (2) years of experience in researching, tracking or maintaining law enforcement records or storing evidence. Must pass stringent background investigation.
  Licenses and Certificates : Valid Class "C" Driver License or equivalent from another state.
  
  Some positions may require TCIC/NCIC certification within one (1) year of date of appointment, depending on area of assignment.
  
  General Purpose
  
  Under general supervision, research and determine disposition of evidence and property, conduct on-site inspections and enforce related municipal codes and ordinances, as assigned.
  
  Typical Duties
  
  Ascertain status of cases involving evidence and unclaimed property, and initiate disposition process as indicated by findings. Involves: Review current and old cases using various types of media including police records management system, other computer based system searches and hard copy files. Contact other law enforcement agencies for follow-up on information regarding disposition of certain cases. Perform background checks on persons to determine felony convictions or other criminal history that would preclude release of certain property such as weapons. Maintain logs and detailed records of all cases researched including the case disposition, i.e., to destroy, return or action the property.
  
  Investigate, enforce and document municipal code and city ordinance violations, as assigned. Involves: Conduct on-site inspections and investigations of privately owned businesses (pawn shops) to insure compliance with appropriate city ordinances and to determine if property is stolen or wanted by other law enforcement agencies. Advise violators or issue notices or citations. Maintain on-going random inspections and gather evidence. Testify in court presenting evidence of violations.
  
  Perform duties of coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Complete reports as required and maintain accurate records of all research activities.
  
  General Information
  
  For complete job description, click here .
  
  Test date: October 29, 2024
  
  Note: Applicants must have TCIC/NCIC certification within one (1) year of appointment
  
  Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of applications have been received.
  
  A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
  
  To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
  
  Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
  
  BENEFITS
  
  LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
  
  The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
  
  Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.
  
  An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.
  
  The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!
  
  Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.
  
  ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE
  
  All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.
  
  Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:
  
  For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days):
  40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period
  
  For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):
  40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period
  
  For >15 or more years of service (20 days):
  40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period
  
  SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
  
  Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.
  
  ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE
  
  The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.
  
  PREGNANCY LEAVE
  
  A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
  
  B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.
  
  C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.
  
  LEGAL HOLIDAYS
  
  The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95)
  
  1. First day of January (New Year's Day)
  
  2. Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)
  
  3. Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day)
  
  4. Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
  
  5. June 19 (Juneteenth)
  
  6. Fourth day of July (Independence Day)
  
  7. First Monday in September (Labor Day)
  
  8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)
  
  9. Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
  
  10. The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving)
  
  11. Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)
  
  12. Employee's Birthday
  
  In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays: 1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council. 2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday. 3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday.
  
  Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • City of El Paso

  • 915-212-1244

  THE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:

  • Competitive wages
  • Pension Plans
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off­ and Paid Parental Leave
  • Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs

  Mission:

  Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.

  Vision:

  Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.

  Values:

  Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People

  THE COMMUNITY

  Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
  El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.

  El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.

  Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range.  Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.

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