Supervising Property Assistant

Supervising Property Assistant

Salary

$64,799.20 - $91,178.99 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Career

Job Number

015062-26-PD

Department

Police

Division

Evidence & Property

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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THE POSITION

Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

The Supervising Property Assistant is a key supervisory position responsible for overseeing personnel and operations of the Evidence and Property Division, ensuring the proper handling, documentation, storage, and disposition of evidence and property. This position supervises and schedules Evidence and Property Technicians, monitors workflow, maintains the property database, conducts audits, ensures chain-of-custody compliance, and implements policies and procedures aligned with changes in laws and departmental policy. This position ensures operational efficiency by providing consistent oversight of warehouse operations, documentation accuracy, guiding process improvements, and serving as a point of contact for internal and external partners.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will be an organized, detail-oriented leader with a strong understanding of evidence management practices. They demonstrate strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to navigate complex workflows while supporting a team responsible for critical evidence and property functions. The ideal candidate will be committed to identifying operational needs, improving processes, supporting team success, and adapting to changes in laws and departmental policy.

To plan, schedule, and supervise the personnel and work activities of units in the property Management Section of the Police Department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of Supervising Property Assistant is distinguished from that of Senior Property Assistant by responsibility for the supervision of units within the Property Management Section and by the independence allowed and the greater authority granted in performing assignments. The Supervising Property Assistant is distinguished from the class of Supervisor-Property Section by the lack of full responsibility for the Management Sections function, including personnel management, systems and procedures development, and policy interpretation and implementation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direction is provided by the Supervisor-Property Section or Police Management personnel. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of lower level property personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the interpretation and implementation of department goals, policies and procedures, as well as changes in laws affecting property operation.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the storage, security, processing, and transferring of property and evidence stored by the Police Department.
• Assign, schedule, evaluate, and supervise the operation of the Property units.
• Respond to inquiries and prepare a variety of activity, research, and statistical reports.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Maintain security and safe working conditions in relation to the storage and transportation of property and evidence.
• Supervise, train, and prepare employee performance evaluations, counsel and/or recommend disciplinary actions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Laws and procedures related to the receipt, storage, disposal, and maintenance of property, evidence, and supplies held by the Police Department.
• Procedures and methods of inventory and accounting for the disposition of property and supplies.
• Computer terminal operations related to the entry and retrieval of information pertaining to property and evidence.
• Safety equipment and its proper handling and maintenance.
• Operation of storeroom and warehouse facilities in a secure and safe manner.
• Employee agreements, grievance, and disciplinary procedures.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Ability to:

• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Plan, organize, and review the work of subordinates.
• Prepare various activity, research, and statistical reports.
• Exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Maintain accurate record keeping systems.
• Analyze errors in record keeping and develop systems or procedures to reduce or eliminate the problems.
• Interpret and implement department policies.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with employees, City departments, governmental agencies, and the general public.

Experience and Education:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be one year of experience comparable to that of a Senior Property Assistant in the City of Sacramento.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

The Senior Property Assistant classification has been renamed to Senior Evidence and Property Technician. To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Senior Evidence and Property Technician (formerly Senior Property Assistant) please click here.

Special Qualifications:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required for appointment to this classification, and must be maintained in order to continue employment in this classification. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Test: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Supervising Property Assistant examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)-All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Background Process: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and drug use history.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

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PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use any combination of education and/or experience as listed to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.

• Yes

03

I understand that I must pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

• Yes

04

I understand that a current/valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. I will be able to meet this requirement.

• Yes

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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education maintaining a record management system to track the location, chain of custody, and status of property and/or evidence.

• Two years or more
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• At least six months, but less than one year
• Less than six months

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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education ensuring the safekeeping and security of property and evidence in alignment with applicable laws and procedures.

• Two years or more
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• At least six months, but less than one year
• Less than six months

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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education identifying recordkeeping errors related to property, evidence, and/or supplies and developing procedures or systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Two years or more
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• At least six months, but less than one year
• Less than six months

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Select the one option that best describes your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with leadership, government agencies, police department personnel, and/or community members.

• Two years or more
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• At least six months, but less than one year
• Less than six months

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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education providing guidance and training related to the storage, security, processing, and transferring of property and evidence to lower-level personnel.

• Two years or more
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• At least six months, but less than one year
• Less than six months

Required Question

Employer City of Sacramento

Address 915 I Street

Historic City Hall

Sacramento, California, 95814-2604

Phone (916) 808-5726

Website http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR