Property Technician

THE CITY


The City

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services, including Fire, Police, Planning and Development, Housing and Human Services, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, Community Services, and Transportation.

THE POSITION

Property Technician
(Full-Time, Benefited)

* Applications will be accepted beginning 10:00 am, Thursday, August 21, 2025*
Only the first 100 applications submitted will be considered .
Please note that the job posting may close without prior notice.

• Receive, inventory, mark, maintain, and control all evidence and property, including hazardous items such as weapons, narcotics, blood and urine samples, and a wide variety of property and physical evidence.
• Logs all property, including identifying information such as model, serial number, and crime report number.
• Maintain logs and records of property in custody, including current status and location of property, and related records.
• Prepare articles for the monthly auction, including determining if items have any potential value, and the preparation of an inventory list for approval by the supervisor.
• Prepares evidence and other property for destruction, return to the owner, or auction after receipt of authorization from investigating detail or court.
• Releases property to authorized persons in accordance with State laws and departmental procedures.
• Transport, store, photograph, release, or destroy property as directed.
• Maintains all records related to the above duties.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: high school graduation or equivalent and one year of recordkeeping work experience, preferably in law enforcement or a public agency.

License and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Examination Components:

• Written Examination: To measure reading comprehension, basic recordkeeping principles, simple mathematical calculations, and/or the ability to utilize a personal computer at a basic office level. (Tentatively scheduled during the week of September 15, 2025).
• Appraisal Interview: To evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications. (Tentatively scheduled during the week of October 6, 2025).
• Background Investigation and Polygraph: To determine suitability for the position.
• Psychological Screening & Medical Examination: Standard exams to determine suitability for the position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, the employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation, including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
https://www.culvercity.org/jobs

*Refer to the ‘Salary and Benefits’ tab to view the current Benefit Summary Guide
*Refer to the ‘Rules and Resources’ tab for the applicable MOU

Closing Date/Time: 8/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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