City of Goodyear Economic Development
Property Officer
City of Goodyear Economic Development, Goodyear, Arizona, United States, 85338
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The City of Goodyear Police Department is looking for a Salary
$24.03 - $35.68 Hourly
Location
Goodyear, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
FY2500479
Division
PD-Police Operations Division
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
08/21/2025
Closing Date
9/4/2025 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description Benefits Questions
Job Description Summary
The City of Goodyear Police Department is looking for a
Property Officer
to work with the Property and Evidence team. This individual receives, preserves, stores, issues, transfers, and disposes of property and evidence impounded following City, State and Federal requirements. This position performs complex duties related to receiving, maintaining, and releasing property and evidence which is recovered by the police department; to include the preservation of all such items; ensuring security; and preventing tampering. The position is responsible for monitoring the purging and releasing of property and evidence; maintaining process documentation and computer data accurately and completely to satisfy department and legal standards.
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of experience working directly in property and evidence, prior law enforcement or public safety experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be highly energetic, organized and self-motivated with the necessary technical and interpersonal skills. The individual shall be able to work well with others as a team or by herself/himself to complete daily tasks. The ideal candidate will be able to plan, manage, prioritize, and re-prioritize work assignments to efficiently perform job assignments.
This position communicates with the public, Goodyear police officers and other agencies concerning inquiries and complaints regarding the receipt and return of property and evidence and case dispositions. The ideal candidate shall be customer-minded, recognizing their customer may be a department employee, city employee, or a vendor, and shall be able to maintain a positive attitude and represent the City in a professional way and shall support the city's culture and core values.
At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess Six Core Values
Integrity Initiative Empathy Optimism Innovation Adaptability
Examination Process: Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the citys requirements will be invited for an interview. Examination Process will include: Panel interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and pre-employment controlled substance drug.
All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
Receives items of evidence collected by police officers, checks inventories and logs of evidence to store all items in an orderly manner for quick retrieval, preserving the chain of custody and evidentiary integrity. Maintains the integrity of evidence by documenting the chain of evidence properly and storing and preserving evidence by department and court standards, testifies in court as necessary regarding the chain of evidence and integrity of property storage/retrieval. Prepares paperwork and transports property to other agencies and crime labs by responsibly driving city vehicles; lifting and loading property to maintain integrity and prevent damage; and being familiar with outlying facilities and analysis labs. Prepares distribution of property by obtaining proper disposition through the courts or city policy, determining if property can be sold at auction or needs to be destroyed, and releases and transports property to appropriate destruction sites or approved auction locations. Processes firearms entering and leaving the evidence room with appropriate agencies, including but not limited to Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Packages evidence including: tagging and marking property received and entering into the computerized property inventory; packaging property/evidence properly based on state and department guidelines, including receiving, storing, and logging money, narcotics, and firearms and other items of a sensitive nature in an appropriate manner to ensure security and preserve integrity. Responds to inquiries regarding property in a professional and polite manner including: responding to officers upon request for property or evidence in person or by computer; responding to citizens regarding property in department custody; following proper procedures when releasing property to maintain chain of evidence and document property return. Answers/responds to citizen inquiries and complaints over the telephone and in person regarding the release and/or disposition of property. Provides general back up and support of the Forensics function such as responding to crime scenes and search warrant sites as directed to assist with the secure collection and storage of property and evidence at the direction of the lead crime scene/search warrant officer, detective, or supervisor. Assists as necessary while on scene by packaging evidence, maintaining evidence log, moving evidence from scene to appropriate secure location. Testify in court as necessary
Requirements
Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Experience: Minimum one year experience in a related field. Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Drivers License. Reading: Work requires the ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Writing: Work requires the ability to write reports, proposals, worksheets, and letters. Managerial: Semi-complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized Technical Skills: Comprehensive Application - Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Limited analysis and independent thinking is utilized. Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - Interactions may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
12 Month Objectives
Property Officer 12 Month Objectives
3 Months
Attend Goodyear Employee Orientation Complete mandatory training as required by the City and Police Department Review and understand the Police Department and Citys organizational structure Become familiar with Section 4 of the Goodyear City Code, pertaining to Property & Evidence Demonstrate understanding of intake and release procedures
6 Months
Demonstrate the understanding dispositions, purging and transport Demonstrate efficiency in using the records management system Ability to drive evidence van Assist in audit Obtain a Level B Terminal Operator Certificate (TOC)
12 Months
Obtain the IAPE Certification from the International Association of Property & Evidence Completion of all internal training as related to the position
The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:
Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation. Sick Leave: 12 days per year Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date) Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost Longevity pay beginning at year six Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year Employee Assistance Program Onsite wellness center/clinic Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center Robust employee well-being program Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%) Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period) Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
01
Indicate your highest level of education completed.
High School Diploma/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree or higher None of the above- Do not possess a HS Diploma or GED
02
Indicate your years of experience working in Property and Evidence management or a related field:
1 year 2-3 years 4-5 years No experience
03
Do you have prior law enforcement or public safety experience?
Yes No
04
Have you worked with law enforcement records management systems in a work setting?
Yes No
05
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
06
Have you been dishonorable discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Services?
Yes No
07
Have you been convicted of a domestic violence crime, misdemeanor, or felony or convicted of a lesser charge, which at the time of occurrence was a domestic violence crime?
Yes No
08
Have you been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona?
Yes No
09
Have you used marijuana for any purpose within the last 6 months?
Yes No
10
Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana?
Yes No
11
Have you illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past four years. Examples of a dangerous drug or narcotic drug would be, but is not limited to: i. Cocaine, crack etc., methamphetamine (crystal meth or speed of any kind); anabolic steroids (after 1994) except prescription only or FDA approved over the counter preparations.
Yes No
12
Have you illegally used any dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 5 times or one time since turning 21 years of age?
Yes No
13
Have you illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale a dangerous drug or narcotic?
Yes No
14
Have you been previously employed by a public safety agency and since has committed or violated federal, state, or city laws pertaining to criminal activity?
Yes No
15
Have you illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics while employed by a public safety agency?
Yes No
16
Have you ever had a pattern of abusing prescription medication?
Yes No
17
I understand that the selected candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation to include: Polygraph, and Drug Screening.
Yes No
18
Have you falsified any information on the application?
Yes No
Required Question
Employer City of Goodyear
Address 1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, Arizona, 85395
Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
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Property Officer
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City of Goodyear Economic Development 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Property Officer
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City of Goodyear Economic Development Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description Summary
The City of Goodyear Police Department is looking for a Salary
$24.03 - $35.68 Hourly
Location
Goodyear, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
FY2500479
Division
PD-Police Operations Division
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
08/21/2025
Closing Date
9/4/2025 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description Benefits Questions
Job Description Summary
The City of Goodyear Police Department is looking for a
Property Officer
to work with the Property and Evidence team. This individual receives, preserves, stores, issues, transfers, and disposes of property and evidence impounded following City, State and Federal requirements. This position performs complex duties related to receiving, maintaining, and releasing property and evidence which is recovered by the police department; to include the preservation of all such items; ensuring security; and preventing tampering. The position is responsible for monitoring the purging and releasing of property and evidence; maintaining process documentation and computer data accurately and completely to satisfy department and legal standards.
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of experience working directly in property and evidence, prior law enforcement or public safety experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be highly energetic, organized and self-motivated with the necessary technical and interpersonal skills. The individual shall be able to work well with others as a team or by herself/himself to complete daily tasks. The ideal candidate will be able to plan, manage, prioritize, and re-prioritize work assignments to efficiently perform job assignments.
This position communicates with the public, Goodyear police officers and other agencies concerning inquiries and complaints regarding the receipt and return of property and evidence and case dispositions. The ideal candidate shall be customer-minded, recognizing their customer may be a department employee, city employee, or a vendor, and shall be able to maintain a positive attitude and represent the City in a professional way and shall support the city's culture and core values.
At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess Six Core Values
Integrity Initiative Empathy Optimism Innovation Adaptability
Examination Process: Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the citys requirements will be invited for an interview. Examination Process will include: Panel interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and pre-employment controlled substance drug.
All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
Receives items of evidence collected by police officers, checks inventories and logs of evidence to store all items in an orderly manner for quick retrieval, preserving the chain of custody and evidentiary integrity. Maintains the integrity of evidence by documenting the chain of evidence properly and storing and preserving evidence by department and court standards, testifies in court as necessary regarding the chain of evidence and integrity of property storage/retrieval. Prepares paperwork and transports property to other agencies and crime labs by responsibly driving city vehicles; lifting and loading property to maintain integrity and prevent damage; and being familiar with outlying facilities and analysis labs. Prepares distribution of property by obtaining proper disposition through the courts or city policy, determining if property can be sold at auction or needs to be destroyed, and releases and transports property to appropriate destruction sites or approved auction locations. Processes firearms entering and leaving the evidence room with appropriate agencies, including but not limited to Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Packages evidence including: tagging and marking property received and entering into the computerized property inventory; packaging property/evidence properly based on state and department guidelines, including receiving, storing, and logging money, narcotics, and firearms and other items of a sensitive nature in an appropriate manner to ensure security and preserve integrity. Responds to inquiries regarding property in a professional and polite manner including: responding to officers upon request for property or evidence in person or by computer; responding to citizens regarding property in department custody; following proper procedures when releasing property to maintain chain of evidence and document property return. Answers/responds to citizen inquiries and complaints over the telephone and in person regarding the release and/or disposition of property. Provides general back up and support of the Forensics function such as responding to crime scenes and search warrant sites as directed to assist with the secure collection and storage of property and evidence at the direction of the lead crime scene/search warrant officer, detective, or supervisor. Assists as necessary while on scene by packaging evidence, maintaining evidence log, moving evidence from scene to appropriate secure location. Testify in court as necessary
Requirements
Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Experience: Minimum one year experience in a related field. Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Drivers License. Reading: Work requires the ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Writing: Work requires the ability to write reports, proposals, worksheets, and letters. Managerial: Semi-complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized Technical Skills: Comprehensive Application - Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Limited analysis and independent thinking is utilized. Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - Interactions may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
12 Month Objectives
Property Officer 12 Month Objectives
3 Months
Attend Goodyear Employee Orientation Complete mandatory training as required by the City and Police Department Review and understand the Police Department and Citys organizational structure Become familiar with Section 4 of the Goodyear City Code, pertaining to Property & Evidence Demonstrate understanding of intake and release procedures
6 Months
Demonstrate the understanding dispositions, purging and transport Demonstrate efficiency in using the records management system Ability to drive evidence van Assist in audit Obtain a Level B Terminal Operator Certificate (TOC)
12 Months
Obtain the IAPE Certification from the International Association of Property & Evidence Completion of all internal training as related to the position
The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:
Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation. Sick Leave: 12 days per year Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date) Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost Longevity pay beginning at year six Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year Employee Assistance Program Onsite wellness center/clinic Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center Robust employee well-being program Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%) Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period) Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
01
Indicate your highest level of education completed.
High School Diploma/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree or higher None of the above- Do not possess a HS Diploma or GED
02
Indicate your years of experience working in Property and Evidence management or a related field:
1 year 2-3 years 4-5 years No experience
03
Do you have prior law enforcement or public safety experience?
Yes No
04
Have you worked with law enforcement records management systems in a work setting?
Yes No
05
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
06
Have you been dishonorable discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Services?
Yes No
07
Have you been convicted of a domestic violence crime, misdemeanor, or felony or convicted of a lesser charge, which at the time of occurrence was a domestic violence crime?
Yes No
08
Have you been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona?
Yes No
09
Have you used marijuana for any purpose within the last 6 months?
Yes No
10
Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana?
Yes No
11
Have you illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past four years. Examples of a dangerous drug or narcotic drug would be, but is not limited to: i. Cocaine, crack etc., methamphetamine (crystal meth or speed of any kind); anabolic steroids (after 1994) except prescription only or FDA approved over the counter preparations.
Yes No
12
Have you illegally used any dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 5 times or one time since turning 21 years of age?
Yes No
13
Have you illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale a dangerous drug or narcotic?
Yes No
14
Have you been previously employed by a public safety agency and since has committed or violated federal, state, or city laws pertaining to criminal activity?
Yes No
15
Have you illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics while employed by a public safety agency?
Yes No
16
Have you ever had a pattern of abusing prescription medication?
Yes No
17
I understand that the selected candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation to include: Polygraph, and Drug Screening.
Yes No
18
Have you falsified any information on the application?
Yes No
Required Question
Employer City of Goodyear
Address 1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, Arizona, 85395
Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Sales and Management Industries
Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Goodyear Economic Development by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Property Officer roles.
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