Police Equipment Technician

Date Opened: Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Thursday, April 02, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte\-Mecklenburg Police Department

Salary: $24\.00 \- $25\.75 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family\-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

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The Police Equipment Technician is responsible for assisting in the management of technical areas of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department to include the department’s body\-worn camera program, audio/visual equipment, and other safety equipment for the department’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) program.Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall maintenance of Police equipment such as but not limited to; drones, fleet vehicles, tasers, body worn camera systems, signal sidearm devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain inventory of Police equipment such as but not limited to drones, fleet vehicles, tasers, body worn camera systems, signal sidearm devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE), and support equipment.
• Coordinate storage and inventory in bulk items in warehouse.
• Provide user support, documentation, training, and troubleshooting assistance.
• Ensure automation of the retention schedule with the remote digital storage system.
• Manage multiple software systems to maintain records and compile information for internal investigations.
• Coordinate resources and serve as a liaison with all internal and external vendors relating to systems.
• Provide training support, ensures training location, and required training software/materials are operational.
• Transport equipment to site locations.
• Prepare reports to document results to utilize in court testimony if necessary.
• Maintain classroom schedule and classroom technology is operational.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with one (1\) year of relevant experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class “C” driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern methods, concepts, practices, and principles related to logistics and inventory management.
• Knowledge of inventory databases and Salamander system
• Ability to evaluate the best method of research and then exercising appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments, organizations, and vendors.
• Effectively communicate ideas, to include the preparation of reports and logs.
• Listen and understand information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing.
• Handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.
• Establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures.
• Plan and organize daily work routine.
• Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time\-management methodology.

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.Physical Requirements:

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking for extended periods of time
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate information effectively

Sensory Requirements:

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proofreading, data entry, tabulating data.
• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain.
• Comprehend written information in work\-related documents.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.

Working Conditions:

Indoor and/or outdoor environments may include noise, work with computers, files and phones. May be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, humidity, and different weather conditions.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre\-employment drug\-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.HOW TO APPLY

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Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self\-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202\. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation \& Technology ADA request form or call 704\.336\.4120\.BENEFITS

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The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol\-free workplace.