Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type

Summary

Responsible for securing, storing, disposing and/or destroying items or evidence seized by the Garland Police Department according to State and Federal laws and department procedures. Also responsible for researching lost and found property and releasing items to owners.

• Maintain property room(s) and arrange the storage and return of evidence and/or recovered stolen, found, or abandoned property.

• Update and maintain records to document evidence released, in motion and disposed of including property, drugs and videos.

• Scan all documents related to seized or collected evidence, property, etc to electronic format for ongoing transference of information.

• Coordinate the proper release of evidence and property to rightful owners where appropriate.

• Prepare unreturnable items for proper disposal according to department policies and procedures, court orders, federal laws, and state statutes.

• Coordinate the processing, management, release, auction and disposal of impounded vehicles and the collection or distribution of monetary fees associated with the intake, management and disposal of these vehicles.

• Prepare, locate and pull evidence for officers and attorneys for use in court.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D No experience required

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/ Experience:

• Some college course work

• 1-2 years experience in Police evidence rooms

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic understanding of inventory principles and practices

• Basic knowledge of property storage principles and procedures

• Basic knowledge of law enforcement evidentiary procedures and practices

• Basic skill in utilizing business software, including Microsoft Office and inventory software

• Skill at accurately scanning documents and indexing

• Ability to establish and maintain a computerized property inventory system

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.