Job Description

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
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The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.
The University of California, Irvine Police Department, provides contemporary law enforcement services including patrol, traffic, investigations, community engagement, crime prevention and suppression, and security services to a daily population of more than 50,000 people.
The department employs about 50 sworn officers, 56 professional staff, and 40 students who provide public safety services at both the Irvine campus and the Medical Center, located in the City of Orange, California. Working in partnership with the UCI community, we strive to provide services based on integrity, respect, transparency, fairness, and teamwork.

Incumbent uses professional concepts to administer the property and evidence program activities by performing a variety of technical and specialized duties involved in timely receiving, processing, storing, safeguarding, delivering, releasing, and disposing of police property, evidence, lost and found, and supplies. Acts as liaison between the UCI Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office and court functions. Maintain an inventory of evidence and property submitted to the department. Ensure the safe and careful handling of evidence and protect the integrity of evidence through the judicial process. Assist Administrative Unit operations as needed

Required:

• Ability to receive, process, store, document, release, and dispose of various evidence and property to effectively account for police property and evidence; organize and maintain control systems.
• Ability to speak on a one-to-one or small group basis to provide Property, Evidence, and Court policies and procedures training and presentations
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, the department, the community verbally and in writing, including demonstrated ability to produce memos, reports, letters, and email messages in a clear, concise, logical, and grammatically correct manner
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database applications.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes and frequent interruptions.
• Understand the criminal and civil judicial systems
• Knowledge of property and evidence laws, rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to resolve conflict and effectively work with members of the public who may become agitated.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
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• 1-3 years experience in Property and Evidence and / or law enforcement related experience.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Special Conditions:

• Willingness to handle sensitive property/evidence including weapons, narcotics, money, hazardous materials, and body parts and fluids, assault kits
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet legal compliance for requests from Courts
• Must be willing to attend training both locally and out-of-state
• Must have a valid CA drivers license and participate in DMV pull notice program
• Must pass Police background screening process including
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Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$31.74- $33.93 (Hourly).

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

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