Police Pawn Specialist

Job Description

Introduction

The Police Pawn Specialist supports the Property Crimes Unit through collection and dissemination of information gained through review of transaction reports and crime reports, dealing with pawn and secondhand licensees, property crime victims and working with other law enforcement agencies to assist in the recovery of stolen property.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $28.17/hour or $58,572.80/annually.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Three years' clerical support experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Arizona driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver’s licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Meets with applicants for pawn, secondhand, auction and scrap metal dealers' licenses. Explains City and State laws and provides instruction on reporting procedures for pawning, buying, consigning and trading used property. Enters information on applicants into pawn files, initiates and maintains dealer files.
• Reviews and disseminates information obtained from criminal history checks of applicants to Tax and License Division for City's issuance of licenses for pawn shops, secondhand stores, auctioneers, auction houses, refiners, scrap metal dealers, solicitors and peddlers.
• Recommends approval or denial of license per Secondhand Code to Tax and License, as well as dealing directly with licensee regarding dismissal of employees when Code has been violated.
• Researches and investigates closed burglary and theft cases to help victims in the recovery of stolen property.
• Interacts with pawnshops and secondhand stores concerning suspected stolen property.
• Reviews property suspected of being stolen and places items on "hold" and releases them from hold as appropriate.
• Acts as Police Department's Hearing Liaison, setting up hearings on disputed property, notifying parties of hearings and maintaining hearing log.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here .

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Final selection is contingent upon a background investigation which included:

• Fingerprinting
• 36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
• Drug Screen

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Arizona