Property, Evidence and Fleet Assistant

VCUPD has an exciting opportunity for a Property, Evidence and Fleet Assistant to join our team!

VCU is unlike any university you have ever seen. We bring curiosity, passion and an unrelenting drive to discover the ideas others can’t. We envision a future that is unbound by tradition, that seeks to disrupt the way things have always been. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

The mission of the VCU Police department is to provide a safe and secure learning, living and working environment for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Summary:

To manage the VCUPD fleet and assist the Property & Evidence Manager with the day-to-day operations of receiving, storing, maintaining, controlling, releasing and/or disposing of property, evidence or other items turned in to the VCU Police Property Office; maintaining uniform inventory and coordinating sworn equipment purchases with vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of a police-related office environment and working effectively within a police environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Must pass a polygraph and drug test.
• Must have never been convicted of a felony, or crimes involving moral turpitude or domestic violence.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a variety of projects and to work independently.
• Ability to fit into a team environment as characterized by shared accountabilities.
• Excellent ability to understand and adhere to laws and practices governing the receipt, storage and release of evidentiary items.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of and experience with police-related automated systems and equipment is required.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels within and outside the university.
• Must pass a required background check.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of fleet management helpful.
• Ability to manage police-related records and maintain inventories of department equipment.