Property Supervisor
This recruitment is open until the position is filled.
First review of applications will occur in three (3) weeks, on August 27, 2026.
Pay Grade: 113
Hourly Salary Range: $34.51 up to $50.91
The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
- Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
- Medical Reimbursement Program; $66.11/month
- Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
- Position is eligible for up to 40 hours of floating holiday leave
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary
Department / Division:
Police Department / Property Room
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Number:
RC# 902494
DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position supervises Property Technicians and oversees the daily operations within the Unit. Approves training, works on scheduling, coaches and sets yearly goals for each Team member. Maintains the integrity of impounded property within the Police Department. Develops and evaluates recommendations for Standard Operating Procedures, maintains quality assurance procedures for the intake and disposal of property, and completes audits.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs physical inventories and audits. Develops periodic summary reports, including semi-annual and annual reports.
- Oversees inventory and purchases supplies for Officers
- Coordinates and schedules drug burns with Internal Affairs, SWAT, and the burn facility. Reviews invoices for items sent out to auction.
- Oversees the lab transfers and follows up on outstanding lab items by contacting the appropriate chain of command.
- Schedules and organizes the day-to-day operations within the Unit. Responds to citizen complaints.
- Develops, implements, and maintains quality assurance procedures related to the intake, storage, and disposal of property.
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
- Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including training, assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Oversees warehouse facilities and equipment, including tracking and completion of maintenance.
- May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in police property facility, handling or impounding property and evidence, property warehousing, or related experience.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education:
Associate or vocational/technical school degree in Criminal justice, public administration, business or related field.
The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor’s degree).
Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license Licensures
- Terminal Operators Certification, Level B must be obtained within one week of hire
- Forklift Operator Certification is preferred
Additional:
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
- Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
- Post offer/pre-employment physical
- Police background examination
- Police polygraph
- Psychological examination
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time
Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors' Association (TSA)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
