MCSO Logistics Evidence Technician at Multnomah County in Portland, OR

Job description

• Join the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career.
• To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team
• Are you a detail-oriented person that thrives on problem solving, multi-tasking and job variety? Have you dreamed of working a job that requires you to be an independent, self-starting employee who is responsible for high level work assignments? Do you research your purchases, enjoy people and communicate effectively? If you are ready for a challenging new career, apply today!
• The person in this position will work independently, performing a variety of highly responsible and frequently complex technical duties. Read on for a general glimpse of what a day might include:
• You will support the Transit Police Division, a unit of the Sheriff’s Office Community Partnership Section, with responsibility for the safe and secure storage of evidence/property, fleet/equipment purchasing, uniform acquisition/distribution, and other specialty service functions.
• You will support all daily functions of the Transit Police Division to ensure continuity of operations aimed at providing a safe and welcoming public transportation system for all.
• You will interpret and apply all applicable laws and procedures regarding the evidence room, fleet service and procurement, as well as uniform standards and pricing.
• You will answer questions and explain department policies to officers and other County departments and suppliers.
• You will ensure fleet is maintained and operational, performing basic services such as coordinate services and repairs of vehicles through the fleet maintenance shop.
• You will intake property/evidence from satellite secure storage areas throughout the Sheriff’s Office locations and transport items to a central facility.
• You will perform general warehousing, and other specialty duties such as preparing paperwork, ordering, stocking, and receiving orders.
• If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please read this job posting thoroughly, especially the Minimum Qualifications and the Application Packet sections.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transit Police Division with responsibility for the safe and secure storage of evidence/property, fleet/equipment purchasing, uniform acquisition/distribution, and other specialty service functions.
• Support all daily functions of the Transit Police Division to ensure continuity of operations aimed at providing a safe and welcoming public transportation system for all.
• Interpret and apply all applicable laws and procedures regarding the evidence room, fleet service and procurement, as well as uniform standards and pricing.
• Answer questions and explain department policies to officers and other County departments and suppliers.
• Ensure fleet is maintained and operational, performing basic services such as coordinate services and repairs of vehicles through the fleet maintenance shop.
• Intake property/evidence from satellite secure storage areas throughout the Sheriff’s Office locations and transport items to a central facility.
• Perform general warehousing, and other specialty duties such as preparing paperwork, ordering, stocking, and receiving orders.

Requirements

• We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
• Required: Three years of progressively responsible customer service and equipment accountability experience that involves the following skills:
• Project planning and purchasing experience that requires detail oriented, multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Maintain equipment inventories, individual assignments, billing and other related tracking documents.
• Contract administration for specialty areas such as fleet, clothing, facilities, or related services.
• Training or experience in fleet and equipment support service, facilities, or related services.
• Computer proficiency with the knowledge and ability to learn additional computer programs – Microsoft office, Excel, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license by time of appointment.
• Must pass a criminal records and employment references check.
• Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
• Prior experience in handling evidence and evidence property
• Prior experience in purchasing and procurement
• Prior experience in fleet management and maintenance
• *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Skills

Required

• Customer service
• Equipment accountability
• Project planning
• Purchasing
• Detail oriented
• Multi-tasking
• Problem-solving
• Maintaining equipment inventories
• Billing and tracking documents
• Contract administration
• Fleet and equipment support
• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Handling evidence and evidence property
• Purchasing and procurement
• Fleet management and maintenance