Evidence & Inventory Specialist

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Evidence & Inventory Management Unit of the Arlington County Police Department is looking for an Evidence & Inventory Specialist to perform a variety of technical and administrative duties applicable to a police operations environment such as inventory and management, and distribution and control functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High school Diploma or vocational school, a GED certificate, or the equivalent; and
- Some experience in office, inventory, and/or records management.

Substitution(s): Successful completion of college coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

- Working with a computerized inventory/supply system;
- Utilizing computer software such as PRISM;
- Using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Access; and/or
- Using an automated financial system such as Service Now or other inventory management software

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-hire background check will be conducted on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver’s License: Applicants for the position must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence, or the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary work site. If the applicant possesses or acquires a license, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Additional Information

Work hours: 06:00 / 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 / 3:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Physical Requirement: Some work requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here .

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