Property Clerk - Property Release Unit / Operations

Property Clerk - Property Release Unit / Operations

The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx County District Attorney's Office currently has opening for a Property Clerk in the Property Release Unit assisting in releasing property to defendants and complaining witnesses.

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Input request for property release into application
• Fill out and process request for supervisor review of deferrals
• Disburse ADA written response to claimants
• Reach out to property release unit ADA to address complications that arise
• Explain property release protocols and answer other related questions by claimant
• Answer phones and maintain accurate call log
• Interact with attorneys and civilians seeking to have property returned to them
• Check IDs and subpoenas of witnesses and walk-ins and direct them to the appropriate staff member, ensuring assistance is provided in a timely fashion
• Notify ADAs and Crime Victim staff of the arrival of witnesses and victims; and direct them to appropriate waiting areas when necessary
• Keep accurate and complete records of all witnesses in the bureau's logbook
• Verify ownership of property
• Perform routine office tasks such as filing, record keeping and data input
• Communicate with staff interpreters and assist Assistant District Attorneys to secure the assistance of an interpreter whenever needed
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required. 2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.